All,
Using an ME67 connected to my LS-10, I have done a bit more testing
in the field (and indoors) of noise levels using high vs low
sensitivity. For lyrebirds, I do seem to get a better result using
low sensitivity at volume 10, instead of high sensitivity at volume
Message: 2.
Subject: There is much less FIZZ.
But also, surprisingly, I seemed to get better results yesterday when
recording Regent Honeyeaters (they have a soft melodious call), using
low sensitivity at volume 10, then raising the levels to match what I
had recorded at high sensitivity at volume 5. Again, much less FIZZ
on low sens.
This seems to be a very complex issue! More testing needed!
I haven't tried these tests with the WL-183s, but would suspect a
similar result.
Re my binaural setup, and your comment Rob (see below), where do I
find Aaron's DSM temple mount set up?
Vicki Powys
Australia
On 03/07/2008, at 12:31 AM, Raimund Specht wrote:
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> Rob Danielson wrote:
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>> A metronome at 5 metres might be a pretty "hot" reference signal.
>> Its possible that the "Low Sensitivity" setting might not provide
>> sufficient gain for quieter sounds and environments. Its worth
>> further investigation, for sure.
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>> Coincidentally, earlier today, I thought of Aaron's DSM temple mount
>> preference in relation to your WL-183 rig priorities. Rob D.
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> Yes, this is a relatively loud test signal. Though, I believe that
> this is an adequate model for a loudly singing Lyrebird.
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> For recording softer sounds, one should perhaps better use the HIGH
> MIC SENSE setting. The problem with the Lyrebird was obviously that
> the REC LEVEL was turned down to 2, which caused the higher overall
> noise level. In other words, it is not appropriate to attenuate the
> microphone signal and then amplify it again in the next stage.
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> Note that the MIC 2 input of the TASCAM DR-1 also provides a
> relatively low gain (input clipping level: -28 dBu), while its
> inherent noise floor (-115 dBu(A)) is still good enough for the
> K6/ME6x series.
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> Regards,
> Raimund
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