Ok, that makes sense. My long range recordings will be birds on open
bodies of water...say 100+ yards. On average though, I think most of
my recordings will be non directional recordings of things like
thunderstorms, waves, or if I am sitting in the middle of the woods
and want to record everything from the birds to the animals at the
same time (omni directional?). I have found a couple recorders I
want, but as far as a mic. is concerned I dont know if I should get 2
that use the same power cap. or one and use a parobolic for the long
range sounds. I have had a couple members tell me I should go with a
parobolic, and it makes alot of sense (even to me), so I think I will
go that route. I know from experience that parobolics are great, but
it was a little setup I had bought from a sporting goods store for
locating turkeys.
As far as the recorders go, the 2 I am looking at use 1gb CF cards.
I already have 1gb CF cards for my photography, I like the fact that
I can put them directly into my computer, they are small and
light...wich is nice when it comes to my little kayak, and I wont
need to keep buying new media, the prices are good too. Im not going
to get ahead of myself though, I plan on doing my home work and
listening to the tips and advice from the members here. I just bought
a Pentax PF 80ED spotting scope last night and I think my wife wants
to kill me, but she said I cant spend money like that again until we
get our taxes back (Im grounded):) so I think I have plenty of time
for "homework", hahaha.
I hope I worded this ok, I dont know all the correct terms for the
equipment or use of the equipment yet. This is something I really
want to do, so I am more than willing to accept tips, and advice from
anyone willing to help me. I will try to learn all the terms for
things so I dont confuse anyone with my posts. :) Is this post ok? I
know its a little long...sorry.
Thanks everyone, I am glad I dont have to do this alone...I would be
so lost I would need my GPS to get away from my computer!
Tony Greif.
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--- In "1GDW" <> wrote:
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> Tony,
> I am from Muscatine and may be able to help a bit. I do not have
> the experience that many of the list members have but I would be
> happy to correspond with you. Many of the list members have very
> expensive gear. As a beginner it is hard to justify a ton of money
> when you do not know what to expect regarding results.
>
> There are many techniques used to capture sound so it helps to
> explain exactly what you want to record when posting to the list.
> You will usually get more responses when you are specific with your
> questions.
>
> When you see reference to stereo recordings or two microphone
setups
> they are wiring two microphones into one recorder. The recorders
> are capable of recording two tracks at once or recording one track.
>
> I am sure I can help with many of your questions and you need not
be
> embarrassed with them. If I can not answer them I can give you
> ideas which you can explore and then post to the list for more
> opinions.
>
> Gerald "Jerry" White
>
> PS; use my primary address which is
>
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