I have a Sharp Minidisc MD-MT200. I've used it mainly for recording
student performances, where a good quality audio recording is needed
without having to lug equipment from venue to venue.
It's powered by a li-ion rechargable battery, but it also has a
battery pack so I can use rechargeable AAs - much more convenient.
THere is a 5v DC input as well. This model has a long play feature and
I've been very impressed with its quality and ease of use. I bought a
couple of small microphones, one mono, one stereo - they are
incredibly sensitive, but clearly not as good as a top range
directional mic. Sony make a good stereo mic that plugs into the unit
without the need for cables. This model also has an optical line-in
socket. Its portability is one of the best features - it all packs
up, cables, spare batteries, 3 or 4 spare disks, and fits into a
medium sized digital camera case.
My only disappointment is that this unit doesn't record in MP3 format,
and I can't do a data dump to my computer - all recording and playback
has to be in real time.
You can still buy these units new, but they are usually overpriced and
hard to find. I got mine on eBay for about $150. It had been used for
a research project and wasn't needed any more. At the time I bought
mine it was about twice that for a new one. I've seen blank discs at
big electrical chainstores - often in the bargain bin!
Good luck - they are great little devices.
Russell Woodford
Birding-Aus List Owner
Geelong Victoria Australia
http://www.birding-aus.org
On 15/05/2008, at 1:43 PM, Colin Trainor wrote:
Hi all,
I'd like to update my recording equipment for bird calls.
I currently use a large-heavy Sony Professional Recorder with
Sennheiser
ME 66 Mic.
I'd like something lighter, with long battery time (and preferably AA
batts and nothing chargeable for long field visits of >3 weeks), and
can
record up to 10 hrs or so.
I've looked on the internet (and Birding Aus archives) for Minidisc
recorders and then Hi-MD recorders, but these seem to be heading
towards
extinction.
Is there something small, light and new on the market to replace
Minidiscs.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Colin Trainor
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