On Thu, 3 Dec 2009 14:20:37 +0200, "Iain Churches"
wrote:

I would recommend the AKG C214, a large diaphram cardioid
pattern condenser mic, with a 20dB pad.

http://www.thomann.de/gb/akg_c214.htm

I think this is a wind-up :-)

A clockwork microphone?

About as much use as one, for the stated application :-)