>> >>
>>>> It could be argued that the quality of the PCM-D50 would be completely
>>>> masked by a tie-clip microphone. There are no really good tie-clip
>>>> mikes. If
>>>> you are determined to use such a mike, a low quality unit, may do just
>>>> as
>>>> well for you.
>>>
>>>What about considering DPA's miniature microphone line? I've used the
>>>4060 extensively and it's an excellent sounding mic that is also tie-
>>>clippable. The 4060 is a high-sensitivity model and will pick up
>>>quiet sounds, just as the OP wanted.
>>
>> Who are DPA, can you quote a website? Can you give me the names / web
>> addresses of a few firms which you would recommend for easily
>> concealed tie clip microphones?
>
I would add that miniature microphones have characteristics which are not displayed by the specs, such as handling noise, cord flexibility, performance in different placements, damage resistance. Some microphones are regarded as having more "reach" than others. This site brings a lot of that out:
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.I would then post a question to rec.arts.movies.production.sound, because those people use this type of mike daily. I would post the question myself, but they don't respond to me anymore. They are annoyed that I have been stalking several sound engineers over the years, and have conspired to silence me.
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Bob Morein (310) 237-6511