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Snaggy
post Sat 31 Jul 2004, 21:06
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I'm looking for an MD recorder, (for field recordings, mostly ambiant stuff). I used to use my old WalkMan Pro cassette tape recorder for this kind of thing, ... figure it's time to go digital. tongue.gif

My main requirements are adjustable recording levels, microphone input, and Mac compatable. I want to be able to transfer these sound files to my Mac without too much hassel.

Wondering if anyone has any model advice, or suggestions?

OK, thanks in advance. cool.gif
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webchannel5.com
post Sun 1 Aug 2004, 08:51
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I use a Sony mz-n505 with ohm K II stereo binaural microphones that you place in your ears. Also buy the seperate preamp from the microphone manufacturer... preamp is superior to the internal sony preamp.
The preamp has a switchable pad. This sony minidisc has a manual input setting that you can set to override the auto limiting feature.(important)
I have had good results taking the portable minidisc headphone out into my digi 001 (analog).. don't get too tied up in D/A conversion.. it sounds just fine unless you are recording pure silence.
other transfer option is to buy a home deck that has digital outs.. (if you just won the lottery or Uncle Charlie left you some $)record on the portable and bring your field recordings home and transfer via that. Examples of my minidisc nature recordings are at my website www.webchannel5.com. Go to channel 2.
The binaural microphones are killer, have recorded video using them and it enhances marginal video 200%. Used them to record the video that is on channel 3 with the singer songwriter "Marit". Good luck and enjoy the process!
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