Greetings Kevin,
And a Happy New Year to you and yrs. Long time no hear. Hope all's
going well. If you're looking for some good info, my book, "Wild
Soundscapes: Discovering the Voice of the Natural World," contains
some good info particularly on mic systems altho the recording tech
has changed somewhat since it was published in 2002. Check it out and
good luck in CR. It can be a great place to record, especially if one
can get away from human noise. The place has deteriorated greatly
since I first went there in the 80s and when it was under the
protection of the then president Arias.
Bernie Krause
>Hi,
>
>I'm brand new here a bit of a newbie to nature recording, but I'm friends =
with
>a few recordists who I think subscribe to this group (Hi to you all!). For
>some years now I've been intrigued with the work nature recordists do and =
keen
>to do some myself.
>
>I'm having a brief visit to a remote part of Costa Rica and thought this w=
as a
>great opportunity, so I need some advice on what to take to get the best
>possible results budget wise.
>
>At the moment I have an M-Audio Microtrack 24/96 which I understand is per=
haps
>not as pro as it could be - however I'll try that out as I already have it=
. Is
>there another Compact Flash recorder that might also be good to use? I was
>having a look at the Marantz PMD-671 which appeals not least because it ta=
kes
>ordinary rechargeable batteries. Also the Tascam HD-P2 looks interesting.
>
>Other recording gear ideas?
>
>Microphones - I'm looking at Sennheiser ME66 or 67, the MKH series is a bi=
t
>above spending atm. Should I get a preamp to boost the signal? If so, any
>ideas appreciated! Any type of mic stand recommended?
>
>I have to bear in mind there is a weight restriction in getting to where I=
'm
>going - all luggage including hand luggage needs to come under 25 lbs.
>
>Thanks all, I look forward to hearing some advice.
>
>Kevin
>
>
>
>"Microphones are not ears,
>Loudspeakers are not birds,
>A listening room is not nature."
>Klas Strandberg
>Yahoo! Groups Links
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