Oryoki
> This third point has a couple of practical problems. Minidisk specs
> limit the number of tracks to 255 per disc.
On the data that I have here, bat events ranged between 5 and 274 in a 10
hour period. What I don't know is how many non-bat sound events occurred
that were ignored when manually analysing the MD, but which would of course
have triggered a track in the field if we were using the syncro recording
method.
> The second practical problem is that current Sony recorders will
> do "Synchro" recording via the optical digital input only. So you'd
> need an analog to digital converter between the bat detector and the
> recorder, such as the Denecke AD-20 ($325). This adds significantly
> to the liklihood that there would be some cabling or battery snafu.
> But "synchro" recording would greatly improve the efficiency of the
> data analysis.
I agree with this, and I shall look at the model you mention, it adds
considerably to each sampling stations costs, but would substantially reduc=
e
lab time so should pay for itself
>And Sharp recorders lack the date and time stamp on
> each track. That information might be important in subsequent
> analysis.
Yes, it is important, but I was under the impression that some Sharp
recorders did offer date and time stamps only because I read somewhere a
statement that said "not all Sharp Minidisk recorders offer time and date
stamps" . The implication being that some do.
Thanks for this, it adds to my options and understanding.
Graham
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