--- In Rob Danielson <> wrote:
> At 6:38 PM +0000 5/1/05, spirit6204 wrote:
> >Greetings,
> >
> >I am a new kid here and a kindergartener at nature recording doing
> >some equipment research. Two of the professional practitioners that I
> >was in contact with prior to this forum use the Marantz PMD 650. I
> >have not been able to locate a 650, but did find a source for a like
> >new 680.
> >
> >Is there an "ear" in the group who could explain the significant
> >differences, if any, for field application between the PMD 650 and 680?
> >I would like to use the best tackle for my non-commercial interests
> >and entry-level expertise that is within budget. As a beginner, would
> >you recommend that perhaps I may be better off to use an analog unit
> >such as the Sony TCM-5000EV to start my learning curve with before
> >going digital? Any comments would be most appreciated. Thank you for
> >your considerations.
> >
> >Best regards,
> >
> >John J. Weber
> >Waukau, Wisconsin
> >
>
> Hi John. Igo through Omro pretty often to see friends up that
> direction. Mics have more impact on quality than recorders and should
> probably be considered at the same time. What type of recording are
> you doing/planning for? Do you have mics already, what kind? or What
> is your total budget if you haven't bought anything yet? Rob D.
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Hello Rob,
Thank you for your note. A small world - to say the least. I have not
purchased a microphone as yet, and have been researching them at the
level of the recorders, and I am aware of their importance. My
interest is primarily with birds, insects, frogs, etc.
I have a Sony BM-21 cassette recorder without a receiving system as
yet. I thought I would locate an effective microphone and adapt it to
a "handle" affixed to a 20" parabolic made from a bird feeder squirrel
baffle - modified to factor the focal point, etc. The Talinga Pro V is
a bit of a stretch to start up with - so, I thought I could configure
my own at this stage of my interest to get started.
Kind regards,
John
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