Hello,
I'm new to the group and was searching the list for beginner setups
and I found this message. This is the sort of set-up I would like to
start with...
(You can get out there are start making very useable
> recordings and gaining experience with $600: 1- Sony NH900 HiMD
> recorder; 2-Shure 183 mics's and 1- Sony MDR-V600 or Sennheiser
> HD-280 headphones. [Remember, mic placement and timing are the most
> key ingredients to great recordings.]
But I wonder...can you use 2 microphones on a NH900 without some sort
of mixer or something? Doesnt it just have one mic line?
Thanks in advance for answering such a silly question. :-P
ian
--- In Rob Danielson <>
wrote:
> The quiet location material (like his Ancient Forest CD) will tax
the
> lowest noise gear made. Do you think of the $1K as the total you'll
> spend for the first several years or, possibly, as a start to a
> system you can grow with (assuming you get into it)?
>
> The components in your field and studio gear should be of
compatible
> quality to be heard/appreciated/used. For field recording gear, a
> priority for this kind of recording might be: (1) very low noise
mics
> (you need stereo) (2) a mic preamp that does not introduce more
noise
> than the mics with a digital out (or line level mono) (3) a 16
bit
> or 24 bit recorder that has either excellent a->d or a digital
input.
> This ideal field system for 24 bit stereo would run between
> $5000-8000. You can get out there are start making very useable
> recordings and gaining experience with $600: 1- Sony NH900 HiMD
> recorder; 2-Shure 183 mics's and 1- Sony MDR-V600 or Sennheiser
> HD-280 headphones. [Remember, mic placement and timing are the most
> key ingredients to great recordings.]
>
> First order studio gear priorities might be: (1) Two good reference
> monitors ($150-$300 each) (2) An audio interface/software for your
> Mac laptop ($400 - $600) (3) Reference quality stereo amplifier
> ($200-$300) and (4) software like equalization plugs ($100-$400).
> Much higher quality components could be substituted here, but I
don't
> see spending much less if you want others to be able to enjoy what
> you are enjoying.
>
> So, maybe the $600 basic field rig and a good set of reference
> monitor speakers for the first grand? Have access to a PC computer
> anywhere for digital downloading from the Sony HiMD recorder? Rob D.
>
>
> =3D =3D =3D
>
> At 2:13 PM +0000 3/23/05, jhall_jonathan wrote:
> >Hey,
> >
> >Thanks Rob D. and Rich P. for helping me fine-tune the
> >question.
> >
> >I''ll be using a G4 ibook and am tentatively looking at using
> >ProTools as the editing program. Don't have any high-end
> >playback system other than standard stereo system.
> >
> >The inspiration for getting into this field have been the
recordings
> >of Jonathon Storm. I'd like to be producing sonic, ambient
> >landscapes in that vein. Forests, streams, trees creaking in the
> >wind, etc.
> >
> >http://www.earthear.com/catalog/profiles/storm.html
> >
> >So looking at portable recording unit, cables, microphone, and
> >accessories.
> >
> >Appreciate all of the insightful input.
> >
> >Best,
> >
> >Jonah
> >
> >-
> >> The mics are usually the most important component or factor
> >to
> >> account for first. What kind of "nature" recordings? Describe
> >some
> >> places and things you want to record and we'll make some
> >suggestions.
> >> Rob D.
> >>
> >
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> Rob Danielson
> >> Film Department
> >> University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >"Microphones are not ears,
> >Loudspeakers are not birds,
> >A listening room is not nature."
> >Klas Strandberg
> >Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> --
> Rob Danielson
> Film Department
> University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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