sennheisermkh60two.jpgThere seems to be one crucial piece of equipment that gets the most fervent of discussions going, leading to stand-offs, disputes, comparisons, and lots of sampling and testing. That piece of equipment would be the microphone. Attempting to wade through the conflicting waves and provide a reasonable comparison for the experienced videographer, Dan Brockett takes a look at 11 different shotgun and omnidirectional micrphones to help shooters decide for themselves what might best suit their own needs.

Mics tested range from the under $300 to the $2,000 variety, from Audio-Technicas to Oktavas to Sennheisers. With plenty of sound samples and qualified tips and advice, this article is a great read for potential microphone shoppers and audiophiles alike.