Anyone ever hear of Schriber Acoustic Microphones

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1) You can get an XLR to mini-plug adapter that will allow you to plug an
Azden SGM-2x into a VX-2000. Costs about $10.

I recently read

2) Schriber is indeed made by NRG.  I tried two SA-568s and returned both of
them.  The problem was hiss when the mic was set on the 'tele' pattern.
When the mic was set on the 'normal' pattern it was fine.  Flip it to 'tele'
and a great deal of hiss (overall white noise as opposed to just at the high
end).  Tried on two different cameras (GL1 and GL2) - same problem, even on
manual (GL2).  Talked to the tech at Schriber, they said it was news to
them.  A search on the web turned up several other identical complaints.
(Do a search on dvinfo.net for my reports on this microphone).  I sent the
mics back and NRG said they'd check them out to see if they were defective.
Since I never heard from them I take it they were within their specs.  I
know it's not my camera - the Sennheiser works great.

I think the problem may lie in using electronics to make it more of a dual
purpose microphone.  If they get the kinks worked out it may be a good
microphone. Heavy, but a good value.

Jeff Price
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