I can't speak for the PCM-D50, but the wl-183s worked fine for me on a
MZ-N707 MD recorder, and on HiMDs RH10 and NH700.
The EM-158 is the raw element only, and the BI-158 is a stereo set of
EM-158's built into a housing and wired ready to use. Otherwise they
are the same. When comparing them to the wl-183s, I found the BI-158
to be noticeably a little noisier. Either way, both mics are kinda
noisy for quiet settings. Even so, some of my favorite recordings were
made with the 183s.
John Hartog
www.rockscallop.org
--- In Steve Cox <>
wrote:
>
> Hello all. I have another question for the list as I try to narrow my
> choices for PIP powered omni capsules. Still waiting to hear if the
> Prime EM-158 is the same as the Bedford Technical Bi-158's....
>
> Anyway, as far as the Shure goes from what I gather it needs a bit
> more PIP voltage than some of the recorders supply. I very much would
> like to avoid a separate battery supply if I can help it. The specs
> on the Sony PCM-D50 recorder has this to say in regards to external
> mic power:
>
> Microphone Input (stereo mini jack):
> Input impedance: 22k, rated input level: 2.5mV, minimum input level:
> 0.7mV. Supports external mic plug-in power.
>
> I know that the Shure's might need more power than the PIP circuits
> in the Sony MZ-R37's. I wasn't sure if I'd have this same problem
> with the flash-based PCM-D50.
>
> Any opinions/tips/suggestions would be much appreciated.
>
> Steve Cox
>
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