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Portable Field Recorder -Recommendations Sought
I am looking for advice for purchasing a recording system for voice and
natural sounds. The most important features are cost $300, must be portable, and as high a frequency range as possible (20-20kHz would be ideal). Important features: Record children who may be speaking softly then shouting the next without clipping. Portable enough to bring into the wild. Can be battery powered. Can monitor recording (nice but not required) I've looked at specs for the following units: Tascam US-122 requires a laptop to be portable Tascam PS-5 records to flashcard Creative Nomad Jukebox see for details (http://www.toddh.net/music/njb/) If anybody has used these or can recommend something more suitable I would greatly appreciate it even if its analog. |
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Bob Cunico wrote:
cost $300 ... Creative Nomad Jukebox OK so far, since refurb 20 gB units can be had for $180. No mic, no preamp. There begins the problem with your pricepoint... |
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Bob Cunico wrote:
cost $300 ... Creative Nomad Jukebox OK so far, since refurb 20 gB units can be had for $180. No mic, no preamp. There begins the problem with your pricepoint... |
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Bob Cunico wrote:
cost $300 ... Creative Nomad Jukebox OK so far, since refurb 20 gB units can be had for $180. No mic, no preamp. There begins the problem with your pricepoint... |
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Bob Cunico wrote:
cost $300 ... Creative Nomad Jukebox OK so far, since refurb 20 gB units can be had for $180. No mic, no preamp. There begins the problem with your pricepoint... |
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On Thu, 18 Mar 2004 06:28:18 GMT, Bob Cunico wrote:
I am looking for advice for purchasing a recording system for voice and natural sounds. The most important features are cost $300, must be portable, and as high a frequency range as possible (20-20kHz would be ideal). Hi-MD, due out next month by Sony. Units with mic inputs start at around $250 list. One GB uncompressed PCM (or Atrac3), USB in and out, data storage, more.... http://minidisc.org/ http://www.sony.net/Products/Hi-MD/index.html http://minidisc.org/part_Hi-MD_Sony.html http://minidisc.org/keep/Sony_Hi-MD_Spec.pdf |
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On Thu, 18 Mar 2004 06:28:18 GMT, Bob Cunico wrote:
I am looking for advice for purchasing a recording system for voice and natural sounds. The most important features are cost $300, must be portable, and as high a frequency range as possible (20-20kHz would be ideal). Hi-MD, due out next month by Sony. Units with mic inputs start at around $250 list. One GB uncompressed PCM (or Atrac3), USB in and out, data storage, more.... http://minidisc.org/ http://www.sony.net/Products/Hi-MD/index.html http://minidisc.org/part_Hi-MD_Sony.html http://minidisc.org/keep/Sony_Hi-MD_Spec.pdf |
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On Thu, 18 Mar 2004 06:28:18 GMT, Bob Cunico wrote:
I am looking for advice for purchasing a recording system for voice and natural sounds. The most important features are cost $300, must be portable, and as high a frequency range as possible (20-20kHz would be ideal). Hi-MD, due out next month by Sony. Units with mic inputs start at around $250 list. One GB uncompressed PCM (or Atrac3), USB in and out, data storage, more.... http://minidisc.org/ http://www.sony.net/Products/Hi-MD/index.html http://minidisc.org/part_Hi-MD_Sony.html http://minidisc.org/keep/Sony_Hi-MD_Spec.pdf |
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On Thu, 18 Mar 2004 06:28:18 GMT, Bob Cunico wrote:
I am looking for advice for purchasing a recording system for voice and natural sounds. The most important features are cost $300, must be portable, and as high a frequency range as possible (20-20kHz would be ideal). Hi-MD, due out next month by Sony. Units with mic inputs start at around $250 list. One GB uncompressed PCM (or Atrac3), USB in and out, data storage, more.... http://minidisc.org/ http://www.sony.net/Products/Hi-MD/index.html http://minidisc.org/part_Hi-MD_Sony.html http://minidisc.org/keep/Sony_Hi-MD_Spec.pdf |
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Bob Cunico writes:
I am looking for advice for purchasing a recording system for voice and natural sounds. The most important features are cost $300, must be portable, and as high a frequency range as possible (20-20kHz would be ideal). People who are into recording nature sounds for scientific purposes don't want to use any recorders that apply psychoacoustic audio compression. That would disqualify the Tascam PS-5 that you mention since it's an MP3 recorder. They'd rather use an analog cassette recorder even if the frequency response isn't so tremendous. The Creative Nomad 3 Jukebox (note the "3", not earlier models) can record in uncompressed WAV format so that's considered ok for them. I don't know if this issue applies to your application. You will need to use an amplified mic or mic preamp. |
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Bob Cunico writes:
I am looking for advice for purchasing a recording system for voice and natural sounds. The most important features are cost $300, must be portable, and as high a frequency range as possible (20-20kHz would be ideal). People who are into recording nature sounds for scientific purposes don't want to use any recorders that apply psychoacoustic audio compression. That would disqualify the Tascam PS-5 that you mention since it's an MP3 recorder. They'd rather use an analog cassette recorder even if the frequency response isn't so tremendous. The Creative Nomad 3 Jukebox (note the "3", not earlier models) can record in uncompressed WAV format so that's considered ok for them. I don't know if this issue applies to your application. You will need to use an amplified mic or mic preamp. |
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Bob Cunico writes:
I am looking for advice for purchasing a recording system for voice and natural sounds. The most important features are cost $300, must be portable, and as high a frequency range as possible (20-20kHz would be ideal). People who are into recording nature sounds for scientific purposes don't want to use any recorders that apply psychoacoustic audio compression. That would disqualify the Tascam PS-5 that you mention since it's an MP3 recorder. They'd rather use an analog cassette recorder even if the frequency response isn't so tremendous. The Creative Nomad 3 Jukebox (note the "3", not earlier models) can record in uncompressed WAV format so that's considered ok for them. I don't know if this issue applies to your application. You will need to use an amplified mic or mic preamp. |
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Bob Cunico writes:
I am looking for advice for purchasing a recording system for voice and natural sounds. The most important features are cost $300, must be portable, and as high a frequency range as possible (20-20kHz would be ideal). People who are into recording nature sounds for scientific purposes don't want to use any recorders that apply psychoacoustic audio compression. That would disqualify the Tascam PS-5 that you mention since it's an MP3 recorder. They'd rather use an analog cassette recorder even if the frequency response isn't so tremendous. The Creative Nomad 3 Jukebox (note the "3", not earlier models) can record in uncompressed WAV format so that's considered ok for them. I don't know if this issue applies to your application. You will need to use an amplified mic or mic preamp. |
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Bob Cunico wrote: I am looking for advice for purchasing a recording system for voice and natural sounds. The most important features are cost $300, must be portable, and as high a frequency range as possible (20-20kHz would be ideal). Important features: Record children who may be speaking softly then shouting the next without clipping. Portable enough to bring into the wild. Can be battery powered. Can monitor recording (nice but not required) .... except for the price (ca $600) the Marantz PMD-670 would certainly work. I'm using it for a similar purpose (working as a psychotherapist). HTH Marc -- Marc Heusser (remove the obvious: CHEERS and MERICAL...until end to reply via email) |
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Bob Cunico wrote: I am looking for advice for purchasing a recording system for voice and natural sounds. The most important features are cost $300, must be portable, and as high a frequency range as possible (20-20kHz would be ideal). Important features: Record children who may be speaking softly then shouting the next without clipping. Portable enough to bring into the wild. Can be battery powered. Can monitor recording (nice but not required) .... except for the price (ca $600) the Marantz PMD-670 would certainly work. I'm using it for a similar purpose (working as a psychotherapist). HTH Marc -- Marc Heusser (remove the obvious: CHEERS and MERICAL...until end to reply via email) |
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Bob Cunico wrote: I am looking for advice for purchasing a recording system for voice and natural sounds. The most important features are cost $300, must be portable, and as high a frequency range as possible (20-20kHz would be ideal). Important features: Record children who may be speaking softly then shouting the next without clipping. Portable enough to bring into the wild. Can be battery powered. Can monitor recording (nice but not required) .... except for the price (ca $600) the Marantz PMD-670 would certainly work. I'm using it for a similar purpose (working as a psychotherapist). HTH Marc -- Marc Heusser (remove the obvious: CHEERS and MERICAL...until end to reply via email) |
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Bob Cunico wrote: I am looking for advice for purchasing a recording system for voice and natural sounds. The most important features are cost $300, must be portable, and as high a frequency range as possible (20-20kHz would be ideal). Important features: Record children who may be speaking softly then shouting the next without clipping. Portable enough to bring into the wild. Can be battery powered. Can monitor recording (nice but not required) .... except for the price (ca $600) the Marantz PMD-670 would certainly work. I'm using it for a similar purpose (working as a psychotherapist). HTH Marc -- Marc Heusser (remove the obvious: CHEERS and MERICAL...until end to reply via email) |
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George W. wrote in message . ..
On Thu, 18 Mar 2004 06:28:18 GMT, Bob Cunico wrote: I am looking for advice for purchasing a recording system for voice and natural sounds. The most important features are cost $300, must be portable, and as high a frequency range as possible (20-20kHz would be ideal). Hi-MD, due out next month by Sony. Units with mic inputs start at around $250 list. One GB uncompressed PCM (or Atrac3), USB in and out, data storage, more.... They would be GREAT for some applications, but from what I've been able to find out, the initial Sony units won't let you transfer anything via USB that was recorded through the digital inputs. I hope I missed something, but it's a real bummer if true since none of the units have a digital output. -DrBoom |
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George W. wrote in message . ..
On Thu, 18 Mar 2004 06:28:18 GMT, Bob Cunico wrote: I am looking for advice for purchasing a recording system for voice and natural sounds. The most important features are cost $300, must be portable, and as high a frequency range as possible (20-20kHz would be ideal). Hi-MD, due out next month by Sony. Units with mic inputs start at around $250 list. One GB uncompressed PCM (or Atrac3), USB in and out, data storage, more.... They would be GREAT for some applications, but from what I've been able to find out, the initial Sony units won't let you transfer anything via USB that was recorded through the digital inputs. I hope I missed something, but it's a real bummer if true since none of the units have a digital output. -DrBoom |
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George W. wrote in message . ..
On Thu, 18 Mar 2004 06:28:18 GMT, Bob Cunico wrote: I am looking for advice for purchasing a recording system for voice and natural sounds. The most important features are cost $300, must be portable, and as high a frequency range as possible (20-20kHz would be ideal). Hi-MD, due out next month by Sony. Units with mic inputs start at around $250 list. One GB uncompressed PCM (or Atrac3), USB in and out, data storage, more.... They would be GREAT for some applications, but from what I've been able to find out, the initial Sony units won't let you transfer anything via USB that was recorded through the digital inputs. I hope I missed something, but it's a real bummer if true since none of the units have a digital output. -DrBoom |
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George W. wrote in message . ..
On Thu, 18 Mar 2004 06:28:18 GMT, Bob Cunico wrote: I am looking for advice for purchasing a recording system for voice and natural sounds. The most important features are cost $300, must be portable, and as high a frequency range as possible (20-20kHz would be ideal). Hi-MD, due out next month by Sony. Units with mic inputs start at around $250 list. One GB uncompressed PCM (or Atrac3), USB in and out, data storage, more.... They would be GREAT for some applications, but from what I've been able to find out, the initial Sony units won't let you transfer anything via USB that was recorded through the digital inputs. I hope I missed something, but it's a real bummer if true since none of the units have a digital output. -DrBoom |
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DrBoom wrote:
George W. wrote in message . .. On Thu, 18 Mar 2004 06:28:18 GMT, Bob Cunico wrote: I am looking for advice for purchasing a recording system for voice and natural sounds. The most important features are cost $300, must be portable, and as high a frequency range as possible (20-20kHz would be ideal). Hi-MD, due out next month by Sony. Units with mic inputs start at around $250 list. One GB uncompressed PCM (or Atrac3), USB in and out, data storage, more.... They would be GREAT for some applications, but from what I've been able to find out, the initial Sony units won't let you transfer anything via USB that was recorded through the digital inputs. Correct. They are still trying to place their finger in the digital dike. I also have trouble seeing how that particular finger really has any impact on the larger problem. I particularly dislike it because it leaves you at the mercy of their front ends and converters which have not been historically of especially good quality. Maybe they'll compensate us on that score. Bob -- "Things should be described as simply as possible, but no simpler." A. Einstein |
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DrBoom wrote:
George W. wrote in message . .. On Thu, 18 Mar 2004 06:28:18 GMT, Bob Cunico wrote: I am looking for advice for purchasing a recording system for voice and natural sounds. The most important features are cost $300, must be portable, and as high a frequency range as possible (20-20kHz would be ideal). Hi-MD, due out next month by Sony. Units with mic inputs start at around $250 list. One GB uncompressed PCM (or Atrac3), USB in and out, data storage, more.... They would be GREAT for some applications, but from what I've been able to find out, the initial Sony units won't let you transfer anything via USB that was recorded through the digital inputs. Correct. They are still trying to place their finger in the digital dike. I also have trouble seeing how that particular finger really has any impact on the larger problem. I particularly dislike it because it leaves you at the mercy of their front ends and converters which have not been historically of especially good quality. Maybe they'll compensate us on that score. Bob -- "Things should be described as simply as possible, but no simpler." A. Einstein |
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DrBoom wrote:
George W. wrote in message . .. On Thu, 18 Mar 2004 06:28:18 GMT, Bob Cunico wrote: I am looking for advice for purchasing a recording system for voice and natural sounds. The most important features are cost $300, must be portable, and as high a frequency range as possible (20-20kHz would be ideal). Hi-MD, due out next month by Sony. Units with mic inputs start at around $250 list. One GB uncompressed PCM (or Atrac3), USB in and out, data storage, more.... They would be GREAT for some applications, but from what I've been able to find out, the initial Sony units won't let you transfer anything via USB that was recorded through the digital inputs. Correct. They are still trying to place their finger in the digital dike. I also have trouble seeing how that particular finger really has any impact on the larger problem. I particularly dislike it because it leaves you at the mercy of their front ends and converters which have not been historically of especially good quality. Maybe they'll compensate us on that score. Bob -- "Things should be described as simply as possible, but no simpler." A. Einstein |
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DrBoom wrote:
George W. wrote in message . .. On Thu, 18 Mar 2004 06:28:18 GMT, Bob Cunico wrote: I am looking for advice for purchasing a recording system for voice and natural sounds. The most important features are cost $300, must be portable, and as high a frequency range as possible (20-20kHz would be ideal). Hi-MD, due out next month by Sony. Units with mic inputs start at around $250 list. One GB uncompressed PCM (or Atrac3), USB in and out, data storage, more.... They would be GREAT for some applications, but from what I've been able to find out, the initial Sony units won't let you transfer anything via USB that was recorded through the digital inputs. Correct. They are still trying to place their finger in the digital dike. I also have trouble seeing how that particular finger really has any impact on the larger problem. I particularly dislike it because it leaves you at the mercy of their front ends and converters which have not been historically of especially good quality. Maybe they'll compensate us on that score. Bob -- "Things should be described as simply as possible, but no simpler." A. Einstein |
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Bob Cunico wrote in message ...
I am looking for advice for purchasing a recording system for voice and natural sounds. The most important features are cost $300, must be portable, and as high a frequency range as possible (20-20kHz would be ideal). i have 7 of the Marantz PMD670 in field service and they are working out well. record onto Compact Flash (no moving parts), and can record straight PCM or compress into MP2 or MP3. they are above your price range but they work and have features you need eg. P48 on balanced mic preamps. Marantz support has been incredible (there is an issue with battery charging they fixed). Dan Houg Engineer, KAXE-FM www.kaxe.org |
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Bob Cunico wrote in message ...
I am looking for advice for purchasing a recording system for voice and natural sounds. The most important features are cost $300, must be portable, and as high a frequency range as possible (20-20kHz would be ideal). i have 7 of the Marantz PMD670 in field service and they are working out well. record onto Compact Flash (no moving parts), and can record straight PCM or compress into MP2 or MP3. they are above your price range but they work and have features you need eg. P48 on balanced mic preamps. Marantz support has been incredible (there is an issue with battery charging they fixed). Dan Houg Engineer, KAXE-FM www.kaxe.org |
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Bob Cunico wrote in message ...
I am looking for advice for purchasing a recording system for voice and natural sounds. The most important features are cost $300, must be portable, and as high a frequency range as possible (20-20kHz would be ideal). i have 7 of the Marantz PMD670 in field service and they are working out well. record onto Compact Flash (no moving parts), and can record straight PCM or compress into MP2 or MP3. they are above your price range but they work and have features you need eg. P48 on balanced mic preamps. Marantz support has been incredible (there is an issue with battery charging they fixed). Dan Houg Engineer, KAXE-FM www.kaxe.org |
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Bob Cunico wrote in message ...
I am looking for advice for purchasing a recording system for voice and natural sounds. The most important features are cost $300, must be portable, and as high a frequency range as possible (20-20kHz would be ideal). i have 7 of the Marantz PMD670 in field service and they are working out well. record onto Compact Flash (no moving parts), and can record straight PCM or compress into MP2 or MP3. they are above your price range but they work and have features you need eg. P48 on balanced mic preamps. Marantz support has been incredible (there is an issue with battery charging they fixed). Dan Houg Engineer, KAXE-FM www.kaxe.org |
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I am looking for advice for purchasing a recording system for voice and
natural sounds. The most important features are cost $300, must be portable, and as high a frequency range as possible (20-20kHz would be ideal). Important features: Record children who may be speaking softly then shouting the next without clipping. Portable enough to bring into the wild. Can be battery powered. Can monitor recording (nice but not required) A Nomad Jukebox 3 and a Behringer MXB1002 mixer is the least expensive fully portable recording rig for your purposes, and can be done for under $300. You will be limited to mics that can run on 18V phantom power, such as the Rode NT5, though you might want something brighter. The only way you'd really be able to deal with the dynamics is to use a compressor, and a FMR RNC can run on batteries, and the MXB1002 has inserts on the first two strips. Your budget is too low IMO. Best of luck. |
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I am looking for advice for purchasing a recording system for voice and
natural sounds. The most important features are cost $300, must be portable, and as high a frequency range as possible (20-20kHz would be ideal). Important features: Record children who may be speaking softly then shouting the next without clipping. Portable enough to bring into the wild. Can be battery powered. Can monitor recording (nice but not required) A Nomad Jukebox 3 and a Behringer MXB1002 mixer is the least expensive fully portable recording rig for your purposes, and can be done for under $300. You will be limited to mics that can run on 18V phantom power, such as the Rode NT5, though you might want something brighter. The only way you'd really be able to deal with the dynamics is to use a compressor, and a FMR RNC can run on batteries, and the MXB1002 has inserts on the first two strips. Your budget is too low IMO. Best of luck. |
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I am looking for advice for purchasing a recording system for voice and
natural sounds. The most important features are cost $300, must be portable, and as high a frequency range as possible (20-20kHz would be ideal). Important features: Record children who may be speaking softly then shouting the next without clipping. Portable enough to bring into the wild. Can be battery powered. Can monitor recording (nice but not required) A Nomad Jukebox 3 and a Behringer MXB1002 mixer is the least expensive fully portable recording rig for your purposes, and can be done for under $300. You will be limited to mics that can run on 18V phantom power, such as the Rode NT5, though you might want something brighter. The only way you'd really be able to deal with the dynamics is to use a compressor, and a FMR RNC can run on batteries, and the MXB1002 has inserts on the first two strips. Your budget is too low IMO. Best of luck. |
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I am looking for advice for purchasing a recording system for voice and
natural sounds. The most important features are cost $300, must be portable, and as high a frequency range as possible (20-20kHz would be ideal). Important features: Record children who may be speaking softly then shouting the next without clipping. Portable enough to bring into the wild. Can be battery powered. Can monitor recording (nice but not required) A Nomad Jukebox 3 and a Behringer MXB1002 mixer is the least expensive fully portable recording rig for your purposes, and can be done for under $300. You will be limited to mics that can run on 18V phantom power, such as the Rode NT5, though you might want something brighter. The only way you'd really be able to deal with the dynamics is to use a compressor, and a FMR RNC can run on batteries, and the MXB1002 has inserts on the first two strips. Your budget is too low IMO. Best of luck. |
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Sugarite wrote:
The only way you'd really be able to deal with the dynamics is to use a compressor, and a FMR RNC can run on batteries How? |
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Sugarite wrote:
The only way you'd really be able to deal with the dynamics is to use a compressor, and a FMR RNC can run on batteries How? |
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Sugarite wrote:
The only way you'd really be able to deal with the dynamics is to use a compressor, and a FMR RNC can run on batteries How? |
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