[John Richards]

"Laurence Payne" lpayne1NOSPAM@dslDOTpipexDOTcom wrote in message
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On Wed, 13 Dec 2006 14:28:25 GMT, (GregS) wrote:

I would use a boundry mic, but the biggest issue would be to have a
suitable
compressor to get all the sounds in there. Perhaps also a mix preamp or
mixer
in front of the compressor. i would first search for an all in one unit,
preferably with an isolated output to the computer.

What do you think a comprressor does?

Reduces the dynamic range by compressing the louder sounds so that for a
certain overall level, the quieter sounds become more audible. Isn't this
exactly what the OP was looking for? Sounds like a reasonable suggestion to
me.