--- In Walter Knapp <>
wrote:
>
> Posted by: "oryoki2000"
>
> > For unattended recording, consider the Wildlife Acoustics Song
Meter
> > http://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/songmeter/
>
> I'd seen this but could not find my bookmark yesterday.
>
> > If you're interested in recording using underwater mics
(hydrophones)
> > or other mics of your own, then order the Song Meter that has XLR
> > inputs instead of the built-in mics. For some reason, the Song
Meter
> > with XLR inputs costs $50 more than the model with built-in mics.
>
> Note the XLR inputs don't provide phantom power. It does appear
they
> provide plug in power of 2.5volts. Note also the XLR are only
wired on
> two contacts, so it's not a balanced mic system.
>
> I've considered getting one, actually I could use several dozen.
>
> Walt
>
Thank you Walt, Dan and Oryoki for your advice-
Sorry for the belated response - been out of the office. I'm new to
capturing bioacoustics so any advice you provide is very valuable to
me.
I'm mostly wondering what quality of recording I should attempt. Do
I need 24-bit? 96 KS/s?
I'm certain my ears couldn't tell the difference but can the call
detecting software? Or will more faint calls be more discernable
(given the gain is already at maximum)?
The Sound Meter looks like it may be the best fit for my budget and
needs. Does the plug in power sacrifice anything compared to phantom
power mics?
And I don't understand the impacts of not having a balanced mic
system. I would like to record one channel in the air and one
channel underwater simultaneously. Do I need a balanced system for
that?
Thanks again for your help. I appreciate your time and knowledge!
Dan Groebner
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