Shotgun Mics ft. Sennheiser MKE200/600 & Audio Technica AT897

This week is another suggestion from a viewer. We look at some different shotgun style mics in the studio and outside the studio! We were asked to comment on using a shotgun mic for voice-over work. This was a new one for all of us at the studio so we take a dive into the strange world of "Line" or "Shotgun" microphones.

As a bonus... we found a strange solution to a problem many people around the web have seemed to experienced with the Sennheiser MKE200. Check the time stamps below if you're having an issue with your MKE200 and are using it with a wall powered camera (hint).

**LINKS**
https://mynewmicrophone.com/ -- thanks for the LOBAR pattern image (best one found on the web)
https://monologueblogger.com/the-last... - Thanks for the monologue sample we used for the voice over test. Fun read!

**SESSION FILES**
Since most of the files were captured ON-CAMERA this week, there wont be a session file. If you're really interested in hearing the original files un-processed by our video edit, please request in the comments and we'll try to put it together.

**Contents**
0:00 - Intro
1:07 - Shotgun mic history and technical aspects
2:20 - The Myth: Mic Reach
3:11 - Tech Specs Sennheiser MKE200
4:26 - Tech Specs Sennheiser MKE600
5:38 - Tech Specs Audio Technica AT897
7:03 - Indoor Distance Test
8:49 - Outdoor Distance Test
9:44 - Voice Over Test
11:13 - Problems with the MKE200 - Possible Solution to Hum/Buzz when used with camera
12:33 - Conclusion
14:15 - Outro