Besides seeking any and all of the normal input, when I shoot these videos I've been using a regular sm 58, I'm growing weary of seeing a partial mic stand in the shot.  Anyone know how a shotgun mic would work in this scenereo?
 
Hope you enjoy :)
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rI62uuV6pjM&feature=share&list=PL5q-ewo-X1-sW8nm1bisf0zxQePGxi15X

Cute video... I noticed your Casio Midi guitar...
I had one years ago, that I used all the time... lots of latency, but very effective when used with a slow attack, synth pad, mixed with the strat-guitar sounds... as a strat-style guitar, she was a peach... I sold it on ebay, but wish I hadn't...

Thanks, yes the Casio actually sounds more like a Strat than my Strat. (it's a Strat plus, humbucker in the bridge position) and it's green which doesn't work so well shooting in front of a green screen. 
 
I don't use the midi often anymore, Latency is much better on the higher strings. It is useful for things I want to bend, say a sax line or such. But for inputing dums bass or normal keys, a keyboard controler is much better.

Sixfinger, Now that video was pretty cool ....
I dug the overall vibe , sound and look of it ....... it sure put a smile on my face 
Yeah those Casio midi guitars are nice ....Emily Remler had one just like yours and I used to play it when we jammed together at her pad ...
after seeing you video,
I think I'm gonna have to  pick up a green screen .... my videos look like I'm stuck playing my guitar in my moms unfinished basement apt  God rest her soul ...
 
Kenny
 
 
 

Thanks Kenny, cool to know Emily had one (i'm a fan). Green screens are pretty fun and pretty cheap, you do need to light it as evenly as possible then light your subject seperatly.
 
Glad you liked the vid :)

Like the video and music but hey ( Casio Midi guitar ) WHAT THE HECK !

kennywtelejazz
 ....Emily Remler had one just like yours and I used to play it when we jammed together at her pad ...
 God rest her soul ...
 
Kenny
 
 
 

I was a big fan of Emily's too... a sad end to a true artist... she died too young...

That is hot - love it.
 

That was really sweet! Nice job!

Wayne, back to your original question about a zoom mic. New at Guitar Centers around the country- Rode Broadcat Quality Shotgun Mic, high directional super- cardioid pattern, Intergrated Rycote Lyre suspension system, high- pass filter and 3- stage pad for complete audio control in any environment, 100 hour battery life. List $249.00 on Sale $169.00. Like the video and the cover song. Hope this is helpful for you, the sale ends soon. It is a nice setup, so jump on it soon.
 
Peace and blessings, John