Topic: Which shotgun microphone with a Sony M-10 ?

[sonus2011]

Greetings all !

I would appreciate advices (soundfiles would be great too) about which shotgun microphone use with a Sony M-10 ? My budget is 400 dollars more or less. 

I intend to pick-up sounds outside (nature : wind in the trees, water, stream, thunder if possible ?) and inside (electric equipment, musical instruments...).
I look for a versatile microphone outside and inside. 

Regarding sound "coloration", I look for something neutral (not cold, not hot).

When working outside I will not use any phantom power unit. I intend just to plug the microphone in the M-10. Also, the microphone will be put into a Glimp when wind rises.
When working inside I will use my Rolls PB224 phantom power unit.

Your help is much appreciated.

Thanks all,
Sonus2011 

P.S : I read some reviews already but nothing replaces feedback experiences you may have had in action.

[sonus2011]

47 views already, zero answer...

M10 users around don't have any shotgun experience ?

[12milluz]

I have the mini shotguns for the AT853s that go to a Littlebox then an M10. I havent really used them yet besides some test recordings with things around the house. They are really small which is nice.

[sonus2011]

@12milluz : thanks for breaking the silence :-)

 I would really appreciate to hear one of your sample, for example wind in the trees if you got one ? 

 I really appreciate your time,
 
 Thanks, 

[setboy]

M10 users around don't have any shotgun experience ?

well, if you consider that a lot of tapers don't have any shotgun experience at all, then finding a tapers that have used both will most likely be hard to do.
I like my AKG shotguns, but  I have never used (i've never even see) them with an M10
good luck

[BusDriver]

Way long ago (20+ years) when I recorded "stealth" it was with a Sony D6 cassette with the Sennheiser K3U/ME80 "short shotgun" hypercardioid combination. This was always done mono, with very pleasing results. Of course, it was always dependent on proximity and environment. Nothing will ever fix a boomy, chatty, glass breaking barroom environment. Let others weigh in on this. The mic is long out of production, but seem to be all over the ebay / craigslist / used outlet sources. Google info is plentiful. Batteries are available (PX23), or run on phantom, and I'm not certain on how low the voltage can go.

I've also used the Nak 300's recently with the M10. I was not disappointed. Again, the Nak's seem to be available on a regular basis on ebay, often with the CP4 shotgun caps. I think there is currently a set available for $400 - 3 mics with CP1, CP2, and 2 CP4's. I ran mic input with fresh batteries, also easily obtained for about $6 each. Google Nak 300 batteries will lead you to the source.

[12milluz]

@12milluz : thanks for breaking the silence :-)

 I would really appreciate to hear one of your sample, for example wind in the trees if you got one ? 

 I really appreciate your time,
 
 Thanks,

Unfortunately I just got them this winter so no tree stuff (damn Ohio winters) but I'll try to find something interesting to record and share with you.

[sonus2011]

@12milluz : ok I am in a hurry listening to this.

@busdriver : could you please upload a sample you did with the NAK ?

Thanks.