As new to the list I will do a brief introduction. I just finished my book=
project on dragonflies (see http://dragonflies.korento.net ) and I'm no
getting into grasshoppers. My goal is not only to photograph grasshoppers
and their relatives but also record their sounds. And I want to draw
waveforms of the sounds and do also frequency analysis.
I'm an absolute beginner in nature recording. I haven't made any recordings=
yet. I have been reading this newsgroup for a while and I have found it
useful. Now I'm considering what equipment to choose. I don't want to buy
cheapest equipment, which I need to replace soon, but the total cost of
software, recorder and microphone should not exceed 1000 euros (about
$1000).
Software is easy to choose. I have tested Cool Edit 2000 and it is easy to=
use, inexpensive and very capable, although there is no possibility to
export waveform graphics. The only way to save waveforms is to take screen=
captures.
I think I will choose either Sony minidisc MZ-R50/55 (cheaper, no USB
output) or Creative Nomad Jukebox (records wav, has USB output, but needs
preamp). Today I think I will go to Creative Nomad Jukebox 3. Then I need a=
microphone, which has frequency response up to 20000 Hz. Sennheiser K6 with=
ME66 is the one I'm thinking to choose. Would these be suitable for
recording grasshoppers and their relatives? Do you suggest some other
microphone? Grasshoppers are recorded from close distances compared to othe=
r
animals.
Best wishes,
Sami Karjalainen
Finland
http://dragonflies.korento.net
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