This might be an odd suggestion, but it hits a couple of your
requirements (lightweight, flash record, interview capability) but
it's a little pricey:
http://www.hhb.co.uk/flashmic/
dave
--- In Molly Bentley <>
wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> I just joined the naturerecording group on suggestion of
> Bernie Krause. I'm a radio science reporter and thinking of
> updating my recording equipment. I use a 7-year old
> minidisc recorder, if you can believe it! I'm thinking of
> investing in a flash recorder.
>
> I would be grateful to hear what the group recommends.
>
> What I need it for: I don't do nature recording per se -
> most of my recordings are with people (interviews), although
> I often need to include ambient sound and action in various
> locations (ie: dolphins (above water), a walk through a
> forest, a demonstration on a boat...)
>
> Ideally, the equipment would be be as light as possible - or
> at least quite portable - since I'm often running around
> (outdoors or at conferences).
>
> In addition, I'd love your thoughts on quality lavalier
> mikes - the last ones I used were 10 years old so I have no
> idea what's out now. But I'd like to do some interviews
> without having to pass the microphone back and forth!
>
> These are very basic questions about equipment, I'm afraid -
> I'm sure your discussions are much more advanced!
>
> Thank you,
> Molly Bentley
>
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