--- In Walter Knapp <>
wrote:
> From: "Rich Peet" <>
>
> > PS. I made my decision on a field recorder. That is to build,
> > configure, and case my own out of various available components
and be
> > done before April. Design weight looks a bit heavy at 16 lbs.
> > Capabilities to exceed everyone elses of course. Waterproof to 1'
but
> > it won't float, bulletproof, 1 to 8 channel, 24/96 max, full 14"
> > display options not depended on for operation but will be used in
> > setup, remote control,Solar re-charge at 5 watt rate, removeable
2.5"
> > Hard drive, DVD burner for backup. Many more options. The race
is
> > on. Can I beat sounddevices to a April deadline for vaporware.
The
> > 744 vs "don't have a name yet"
>
> I'd want mine to float. Probably something Pelican case based, or
> designed so it could be used in one as necessary. Being able to be
used
> to record while floating would be good. Of course regardless of in
or
> out of a Pelican case it should be capable of recording in heavy
rain,
> snow, ice etc. without having to be protected.
I am going the bullet proof Lexan route, just not enough air to float.
>
> I'd also want built in digital wireless mic receiver setup on all
> channels. With the remote transmitter stereo and supplying reliable
> phantom power.
>
Thought about it. Maybe when I understand the different systems out
there. The remote will be Wifi.
> If I'm going for higher sampling rates I'd want high enough to
record
> bats. And of course it should be capable of recording the entire
> infrasound range too. With built in varyspeed to take care of
getting
> all that into the audio range.
Only got the infrasound covered as I have never done anything above
20,000 which means even my crickets are weak.
>
> Good luck on your dream machine, keep us informed.
>
> Walt
>
Will do it and keep me in mind if you find a good laptop with a
broken case. So far it looks like e-bay is getting >300 on these
machines which I find strange that there others like me that want to
cut them up or find the parts worth something.
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