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Re: Noisy Marantz PMD recorders

Subject: Re: Noisy Marantz PMD recorders
From: "David La Puma" woodcreeper
Date: Thu Mar 22, 2007 9:42 pm ((PDT))
So, I've got the rechargeable NiMH battery pack and I get 4-6 hours of
recording out of a charge.
So what's the deal with the preamp noise? is there anything you can do to
fix this?

thanks

David

On 3/23/07, oryoki2000 <> wrote:
>
>   "John Hartog" wrote:
> >..the PMD670 is not a great recorder...
>
> I agree the PMD670's mic preamp adds too much noise. But it's a rugged
> and reliable field companion. The PMD670's line input and digital
> input work well with an external preamp. Be careful of very short
> battery life, perhaps 2 hours when operating on the internal AA
> battery sled.
>
> In contrast, the newer PMD671 has much better mic preamps, improved
> battery life, and digitizes up to 24/96. It's a much better choice,
> and available today for as little as $700.
>
> --oryoki
>
>
>



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