Best mic to use in a room with lots of echo

1. KT138
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   I need to figure out a way to record interviews and voice overs in a  24' x 40' room that has carpeting, but no other sound deadening wall coverings, curtains or ceiling tiles.  I have not had much luck even after hanging blankets a few feet away from the talent.  The wireless lav mic I tried was out of the question.  The Shure SM58 is better, but the louder the voice, the more echo in the recording.  I'm thinking about trying a PZM.  Has anyone else had success in selecting a mic that is forgiving towards echo?

   KT

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2. robgrauert
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   i've read that small diaphragm mics are the way to go. Something like this:

   http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/574511-REG/Audio_Technica_AT4021_AT4021_Small_Diaphragm_Cardioid_Condenser.html

    

   Robert J. Grauert, Jr
   http://www.robgrauert.com

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3. XTR-91
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   The only type of mic that I know of that is very resistent to off-axis noise is the long shotgun microphone. Long shotguns are designed for distance pickup and are very directional. A smaller diaphragm has a narrower frequency pickup, which works fine for voice. Like rob said, you should also look at narrow diaphragm microphones which will probably help the echo problem.

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