PaulAdlaf

KMR81 is a wonderful sounding microphone. I had to stop using it because of the sensitivity to RF and humidity as Glen Trew mentioned. KMR82 was a pretty cool microphone too but got rid of that too for the same reasons. MKH-50 gets my vote for your needs. MKH8050 is pretty good too and small.

The Sanken CS-3e is AMAZING bang for the buck in high noise situations. I always keep one ready to go in my gear bag for those sticky situations. I'm sure there are better options by now (Super CMIT) but at a high price. Sanken CS-3e is a "Don't leave home without it" kinda tool.

At first I would have voted to buy the 744t. Mine was one of the earliest ones and lived a HARD life in my documentary bag. That thing was unstoppable (after SD fixed all the early problems...) But that Zoom looks awesome!!! Are there any reports as to the long term reliability of recent Zoom products? My friend used the Zoom H4 extensively while we were working in Haiti after the earthquake in 2010. It served him well in those difficult conditions. My 744t was working well too in those poor conditions. Other than a new drive every so often the 744T didn't need much maintenance at all. It's still one of my favorite recorders. I wonder if Zoom tests their stuff to the same degree that Sound Devices does?

The old blue Pelican dividers were quite good and worth the price. They replaced those with grey ones which were flimsy. The DIY solutions are worth it. Hot melt glue bonds really well to the Pelican polymer and can be removed easily if the dividers need to be reconfigured.

Waffle house is the only place to eat on Christmas day other than a truck stop. It has been a saviour on two Christmas road trips for my wife and I. Long wait though & the only time they take names at the door for the table wait list.

I'm available for location sound work in Middle Tennessee but will travel to neighboring states of Kentucky,Georgia,Alabama as well. I have a great Documentary/ENG package. SD664, five Lectro 411,SR camera hop,Lectro R1 IFB's AND ARRI LED panel,Dedo documentary lighting kit Paul Adlaf (15+ years experience in Location Sound) 615-563-9117 pauladlaf@me.com