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Title: Short shotguns.
Post by: ts on June 09, 2017, 10:46:31 AM
Now my friend is on a short (very short) shotgun quest. The AT's he used in the nineties are ridiculously long and were battery operated. Looking at shots less than 10 inches with phantom power.

Shure VP82
Rode NTG1
AT 875R

Also, budget is a concern. The above 3 seem to be in his price range and are also quite short.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Short shotguns.
Post by: Hypnocracy on June 10, 2017, 03:28:04 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BeyerDynamic-MCE85-BA-Shotgun-Mic-w-Accessories-NEW-Questions-877-640-8205-/232091533236?hash=item3609bbbfb4:g:fWkAAOSwAuZX5Bnv

Shorter Beyer Guns...battery or Phantom power IIRC
Title: Sennheiser 418S
Post by: larrysellers on June 10, 2017, 03:41:24 PM
This thing sounds wonderful and can be had used for about half of the retail price listed here ---> https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/283358-REG/Sennheiser_MKH418S_MKH418S_Stereo_Shotgun.html

Dimensions    11.02 x .75" / 280 x 19 mm (Length x Diameter)
Title: Re: Short shotguns.
Post by: ts on June 10, 2017, 03:51:44 PM
The AT 875 has a ton of reviews and real cheap. Real short. No reviews or recordings with the Shure.
Title: Re: Short shotguns.
Post by: Jamos on June 10, 2017, 05:05:21 PM
The AKG 568EB or B are both great short guns:
http://www.akg.com/pro/p/c568b

Just under 10" long.  20-20k response.  They are sort of a hyper / shotgun  hybrid.
Worth a look!
Title: Re: Short shotguns.
Post by: Jamos on June 10, 2017, 05:07:59 PM
Quote from: ts on June 10, 2017, 03:51:44 PM
The AT 875 has a ton of reviews and real cheap. Real short. No reviews or recordings with the Shure.

It looks like the AT 875R only has frequency response down to 90Hz.  Great for speech or dialog on a video camera, maybe not as good for full range music.
Title: Re: Short shotguns.
Post by: ts on June 10, 2017, 06:41:37 PM
Quote from: Jamos on June 10, 2017, 05:05:21 PM
The AKG 568EB or B are both great short guns:
http://www.akg.com/pro/p/c568b

Just under 10" long.  20-20k response.  They are sort of a hyper / shotgun  hybrid.
Worth a look!

The 568 was my first choice for him but hard to find a decent pair for a good price. Some beaters on eBay now.
Title: Re: Short shotguns.
Post by: tim in jersey on June 11, 2017, 12:12:11 AM
Quote from: ts on June 10, 2017, 06:41:37 PM
Quote from: Jamos on June 10, 2017, 05:05:21 PM
The AKG 568EB or B are both great short guns:
http://www.akg.com/pro/p/c568b

Just under 10" long.  20-20k response.  They are sort of a hyper / shotgun  hybrid.
Worth a look!

The 568 was my first choice for him but hard to find a decent pair for a good price. Some beaters on eBay now.

I have a a few pairs of 568's. Always kept indoors/studio conditions. They came from a demolition of a corporate boardroom about 6 years ago where everything was slated to end up in an electronics disposal bin and I was able to intervene...

I could be convinced in to letting a pair go. No idea on what current market value is, but shoot me a price and I probably won't disagree...
Title: Re: Short shotguns.
Post by: pohaku on June 11, 2017, 01:34:41 AM
FWIW, I bought a pair from Ted in December 2015 for $250.  Should pop up if you search the Yard Sale.  Great mics.
Title: Re: Sennheiser 418S
Post by: ts on June 11, 2017, 07:48:53 AM
Quote from: larrysellers on June 10, 2017, 03:41:24 PM
This thing sounds wonderful and can be had used for about half of the retail price listed here ---> https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/283358-REG/Sennheiser_MKH418S_MKH418S_Stereo_Shotgun.html

Dimensions    11.02 x .75" / 280 x 19 mm (Length x Diameter)

Maybe you mean the 416's? 418's are way out of budget.