MXL is still available, from affordable shotguns, it is good option with good sensitivity
But has anyone been claiming it is as good as a 416??
They hiked price while changing model number and sell it in US only, plus cancelled almost all sellers
Why on earth would they do that?! :-/
From @IronFilm post
The Deity will retail at $369 USD or $429 in a kit with a Rycote Lyre shock handle.
Their launch video from yesterday:
Review
http://tubeshooter.co.uk/2017/01/01/aputure-unleash-chinese-deity-on-the-world/
Other coverage:
http://thehouseofvideo.com/2017/01/11/Is-the-new-Aputure-Deity-shotgun-mic-a-Rode-killer/
MXL is still available, from affordable shotguns, it is good option with good sensitivity
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/999092-REG/mxl_mxl_fr_333m_shotgun_microphone.html
They hiked price while changing model number and sell it in US only, plus cancelled almost all sellers
https://www.learnlightandsound.com/blog/2017/1/5/aputure-deity-shotgun-microphone-review
In the comparison against like-cost mics by Curtis, including cheaper ones, the Deity sounds inferior IMHO.
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