Hi Elias,
Thanks for the interesting suggestion. I'll certainly check
out the group. I am DIY to a certain point, and then the frustration
starts to kick in. Knowing myself, after a few sloppy sotter joints,
scwinting at resistors and such with and a pounding headache.. I'll
probably say "why didn't I just buy one ".
Bill
--- In "thedonkeyrider" <>
wrote:
>
> Hi
>
> maybe build one yourself...
> check out the micbuilders yahoo group!
>
> Greetings
>
> Elias
>
> --- In "William Ruscher Jr."
<imonacan@> wrote:
> >
> > Hello All,
> >
> > I have been looking for a small battery operated (low
self
> > noise) stereo mic preamp to use in the field, along with my
Edirol R-09
> > recorder. I'm thinking that a preamp would allow me to record at
lower
> > levels with the Edirol and also with my Sony MZ-NF810 minidisk
> > recorder, that suffers from a hissy preamp noise when I record at
> > higher levels in quiet nature recording situations. The Edirol
also has
> > self noise, and I find myself needing to boost the recording
level to
> > almost max.
> > I have seen the Sound Professionals 9V preamp that offers 42db
gain at
> > a price of $179. A believe this preamp also would serve as a
source for
> > phantom power on small mics. Another link I found this past
weekend,
> > was for the Ebay store of Church Audio that sells a 9V preamp for
> > considerably less, that would put out a 30db gain (CHURCH-AUDIO
ST-20B
> > STEREO PREAMP Ebay Item number: 250214471927) .
> > Both seem to be quality made products that would serve the
purpose.
> > Would a 30db gain be enough to make a noticable differance on
nature
> > recordings ?
> > Once again, I'm looking for opinions from members that have used
these
> > preamps, or any suggestions on other portable alternatives .
Something
> > small enough that I could velcro to the case of the Edirol or the
> > minidisk, or clip on my belt, would be great.
> > Thanks in advance for any and all replys.
> >
> > Best Regards,
> >
> > Bill
> >
>
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