An alternative to the iPod for portable field recording is the Archos Gmini
120. It will accept an external input (line level) with a fixed sample
rate of 44.1 kHz in WAV format. Alternatively, you can use the built-in
microphones that record at a sample rate of 22.05 kHz (like the iPod, this is
fine for voice). The device also records in MP3 format, but a linear format
like WAV is best for field recordings. Because the external input is
line-level only, you'll most likely need a preamplifier for your microphone.
Good luck,
Joe
> -----Original Message-----
> From:
> On Behalf Of Brett Becker
> Sent: Thursday, 02 June 2005 11:02 AM
> To:
> Subject: Re: iPod for recording nature sounds
>
>
> On Jun 1, 2005, at 9:38 AM, Vanessa Valentina wrote:
> > Does anyone have experience using the new iPod for recording nature
> > sounds?
>
> Unfortunately (extremely so), the shipping iPods as yet do
> not allow recording input. While third-party attachments are
> available (Griffin iTalk, Belkin Voice Recorder), they allow
> only 8 kHz recording...while this rate is okay for voice
> recording, it lacks the subtleties necessary for good field recording.
>
> BUT, if you are adventurous, you can try this:
>
> http://www.ipodlinux.org/Main_Page
> (The recording feature in this Linux version for iPod records
> all the way up to 96 kHz!!)
>
> NEW (4th generation) iPods are NOT supported. 3rd gen models
> are the best bet. Also, since the headphone becomes the
> input, there is no way to monitor the recording level...a major issue.
>
> But if you have a 3G iPod, it's worth a shot. I've gotten it
> to record before, but never in the field.
>
> Good luck!
> brett
>
>
> P.S. I have heard through the grapevine that Apple may
> implement recording in future models.
>
> >
> \b
> } )
> /b
>
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