Posted by Richard Crowley on 05/28/07 15:46

<TheGurtner@gmail.com> wrote ...
>I am trying to set up a small studio in a spare room (10'X12') in my
> house. This studio is going to
> be used solely for chroma key. My mom and I will be recording
> instructional videos to be put onto DVDs. I need a simple but
> professional shotgun mic that will make everything sound professional.
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated.

"Professional shotgun mics" sound "professional" in a small room
because 1) they are likely not "shotgun" mics, but rather hypercardiods
and 2) they are actively boomed by experienced boom operators.

Stick with wired lapel mics. You will be far ahead in terms of quality,
expense, and hassle.

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