Mic for the field

[stvnenator]

Hi, I was wondering what you guys thought would be a good microphone to record animal (frogs) sounds in the wild. Something that is sensitive, durable and highly directional.

I have been looking at the Sennheiser ME67, but just wondering what people here would suggest. Thanks

 

[Shadow_7]

ME67 or 66 is what seems to be the directional goto mic. Just be sure to have a blimp / zeppelin type rig since directional equals more sensitive to environmentals like wind and handling noises. And as I'm discovering, even the XLR connector is a wind vulnerability. Not an issue in a blimp since it's covered / protected.

AT4022's if you want less directional. I'm more of a fan of the non-directional myself. The ambiance (and less problematic sensitivity) makes OMNI mics more to my liking, outdoors.

 

[John Willett]

The ME66 and 67 are fine outdoors if you can't afford the MKH 60 or 70.

Make sure you use a Rycote basket windshield kit - or an S-series if you can't afford the full kit.

You should find the website of the Wildlife Sound Recording Society useful.