Tall order, I have given it some thought.
I conclude that I am not the best to answer your question.
To enter into the area with pro expectations is a tall order.
I would lean toward a parabolic as your first mic.
The telinga or the larger Q1. But then I will declare a conflict of
interest in making a Q1 recommendation.
Rich
--- In "yodrez" <> wrote:
> Fair enough: I just didn't want to bother such a large group with
> newbie stuff. Here goes:
>
> I want to record the birds, frogs, and insects in a specific
> location which includes marshlands, lakeshore, and forest. I want to
> isolate individual songs and I also want to record ambient sounds
> throughout the year.
>
> 2. I realize that this will probably entail getting at least 2
> microphones, but I don't want to break the bank until I've learned
> which end of a mic to hold.
>
> While there will be some scientific application (I'm helping to
> document changes during restoration of a large wetlands area and the
> recordings might be useful for training), super-high quality isn't
> completely critical.
>
> Ultimately, the recordings will be used in conjuction with
> photographs in a CD compilation of wildlife in my region for sales
> to locals, tourists, and schools.
>
> I'm hoping I can get started for under $1000-1500.
>
> Stop laughing.
>
> I am a semi-competent intermediate at using Audition (formerly
> CoolEdit), so the software part is OK.
>
> I need "Nature Recording Equipment and Techniques 101". I also
> need specific recommendations regarding brands, models, quality
> trade-offs, etc. Can you direct me to some quality websites, user
> groups, and mailing lists? Bargain sites?
>
> TIA
>
> Dan
>
> --- In "Rich Peet" <>
> wrote:
> > Ambience, species specific or target specific, video, personal
> > listening or detailed research, how mobile, how many channels,
> > commercial or hobby level, etc?
> >
> > End use tailors the recommendations. If there was a FAQ we as a
> group
> > probably wouldn't agree on much due to end use, budget, sex appeal,
> > etc issues. And it would be obsolete by the time it got put
> together.
> >
> > Probably best to ask what is current recommendation under what
> current
> > budget for recording "this" type of stuff in "this" type of place.
> >
> > Rich
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