Posted by: "Bruce"
> Yes, I used to use a 20dB cut on one channel of a stereo recording when I
> had no idea where to set gain in conditions where I would be closer or at
> unknown distances from say owls and coyotes. That was when I was after
> singles and I didn't care if one channel got clipped a lot. Yes, I could use
> two stereo recording setups set at different levels and that would be the
> best technique. But it is hard enough to lug around one stereo set-up, keep
> the batteries charged, and would drive me a little crazy dealing with all
> the flash cards and backups. It would also be pretty expensive, so I will
> stick with recording 24-bits at lower levels for now.
Like with the solid state memory discussion, this problem of clipping
for experienced recordists is overblown, it's much more just a
beginner's problem. I record only in stereo, and with a portadisk (an
ancient recorder now by the group's standards). I have very little
problem with clipping. And I use highly sensitive MKH or Telinga mics.
And do use a carefully thought out pad.
Part of that is field experience. Part of that is also listening and
evaluating the site before recording (also applying experience in my
listening) And it's in knowing my subjects.
Walt
"While a picture is worth a thousand words, a
sound is worth a thousand pictures." R. Murray Schafer via Bernie Krause
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