The "low" sensitivity setting works ok but sometimes the when I import to
Audition the amplitude is very low and when I increase the amplitude I think
I am also amplifying any MD pre noise at the same time so I would be happier
if I had some variable control over the mic sensitivity.
I wonder if anyone has simply used a variable resistor network (L-pad or
other) as an attenuator. My present thinking is that this would give me
more flexibility. I would appreciate being corrected if my reasoning is
wrong.
My other thoughts on a solution might be to send my PMD660 to Oade Brothers
for a pre mod.
Thanks.
Gene
-----Original Message-----
From:
On Behalf Of Rob Danielson
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 1:03 PM
To:
Subject: [Nature Recordists] attenuting HiMD mic input (was draft
procedure..)
At 12:22 PM -0500 8/31/05, Gene Dorcas wrote:
>Sorry. I wasn't clear in my interest in a pre. I was referring to my
>problem with my DIY parabolic in its ability due to its acoustic gain to
>overdrive my MD recorder.
So the "low sens" setting on the HiMD recorders isnt providing enough
attenuation? Something could be odd. How many dB's do you reckon you
need to attenuate?
>I was looking for some variable attenuation.
>Maybe I should just look at building up an L-pad or something.
>
>I also have a PMD660 which provides some attenuation with the "mic gain"
but
>I have noticed an increase in noise over that which I get with the MD.
Even when using the 183's? Rob D.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From:
> On Behalf Of Rob Danielson
>Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 10:21 AM
>To:
>Subject: RE: [Nature Recordists] draft procedure for amateur recording in
>parks, v. 2
>
>At 10:05 AM -0500 8/31/05, Gene Dorcas wrote:
>>Thank you so much for your efforts. We've needed this. While I'm still a
>>newbie I can appreciate a benchmark that I can use when purchasing and
>using
>>my recording equipment.
>>
>>I am currently using a NH900 and RH10 as recorders and 2 sets of 183's. I
>>wish for the financial ability to purchase MKH quality but it's nice to
>know
>>that my rig falls within the specs as you've listed here.
>>
>>I have 2 sets of 183's. One pair is used as binaural for ambience
>recording
>>and the other pair is in a DIY parabolic. My current need is a pre or
>other
>>way to attenuate the signals from my parabolic pair. It frequently over
>>drives my recorder(s). I have to set the mic sensitivity to "LOW".
>
>Thats a very good way to attenuate your mic signals (with these
>HiMD's) unless you can see the caps are topping out in the dish.
>
>> I
>>recognize the MP2 as sort of a standard pre but my question is - does the
>>current model, Sound Design "MixPre" sufficiently replace the Mp2.
>>Thank,
> >Gene
>
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>>"Microphones are not ears,
>>Loudspeakers are not birds,
>>A listening room is not nature."
>>Klas Strandberg
>>Yahoo! Groups Links
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>
>--
>Rob Danielson
>Film Department
>University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
>
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>
>"Microphones are not ears,
>Loudspeakers are not birds,
>A listening room is not nature."
>Klas Strandberg
>Yahoo! Groups Links
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>"Microphones are not ears,
>Loudspeakers are not birds,
>A listening room is not nature."
>Klas Strandberg
>Yahoo! Groups Links
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--
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
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