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Re: HI-MD setup (((((Help Needed))))

Subject: Re: HI-MD setup (((((Help Needed))))
From: Rob Danielson <>
Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2006 21:28:19 -0600
At 11:40 PM +0000 1/29/06, pga7602 wrote:
>Can anyone recommend a good mic to record crashing waves, thunder
>storms, and other ambient sounds?  Do I need a stereo mic? or a
>shotgun mic.  Please include any accessories I would need (i.e.
>preamp, phantom power. ect.)
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>--- In  "pga7602" <> wrote:
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>>  MZ-M100 also lets you make a wave file directly from the recorder
>  > right?  or is that just the sofware doing it?  Can the MZ-RH10 do that=
?

Both units do USB transfers using Sony's SonicStage software. The
M100 is for Mac/PC, the RH-10 for PC only

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>>  Also, what type of mic can I get that cost around 100-150 dollars that
>  > will outperform the mic on a Mz-m100?

You'll enjoy stereo. For the loud settings as you describe, perhaps
give the ECM-DS70P a try before you invest more money in mics.  Was
it Martyn that posted a ECM-DS70P->M100 recording last fall?  I
recall it sounded quite nice.

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>>  Where can I find a 1400mAh capitable batter for the MZ-RH10?

Or just use the provided "AA" size battery holder for 2300mah capacity. Rob=
 D.

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>>  --- In  "oryoki2000" <>
>wrote:
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>>  > "pga7602" wrote:
>>  >
>>  > > I've decided to get a Sony MZ-M100.
>>  >
>>  > The MZ-M100 ($350-$400) is a collection of Sony parts:
>>  >
>>  > 1. Sony MZ-RH10 Hi-MD recorder
>>  > 2. Sony ECM-DS70P "T" stereo microphone
>>  > 3. Sony software to transfer recordings from Hi-MD recorder
>>  > to a Macintosh computer
>>  > 4. Sony NH-14WM battery, 1400mAh capacity
>>  >
>>  > Unless you need the Macintosh software, I'd suggest
>>  > buying the Sony MZ-RH10 (about $230) instead.  You probably
>>  > will want to select a better microphone anyway, and
>>  > a compatible 1400mAh rechargeable battery costs only
>>  > $10 by mail order.
>>  >
>>  > --oryoki
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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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