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> Hello,
>
> I am a complete novice at recording, and am hoping to learn a lot
> very quickly. I am a 37 year old male named Derrick working on a
> masters degree in biology. I did my research on the effects of
> prescribed burning on bird populations over time, and am going to
> start writing my thesis in the fall. My girlfriend is also working
> on her masters and is currently doing research on saki monkeys in
the
> jungles of Peru. I will be going to join her in 2 weeks. She has
> expressed an interest in recording the vocalizations of the
monkeys,
> and I am planning on constructing a parabolic microphone and using
a
> sony voice recorder to record the vocalizations. I have a very
> limited budget, and have ordered a umbrella hat to construct the
> parabola with, and a lavalier tie clip microphone. The sony
recorder
> I am planning on using has the folling specifications listed
below.
> Any advice would be appreciated. One problem I see with this is
not
> being able to listen via headphones as I am recording to make sure
I
> am getting what I want. Thanks in advance for any help. Derrick
>
>
>
> Features and Benefits
> Sony ICDB300 - 64MB Digital Voice Recorder
>
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> The thin and stylish ICDB300 Digital Voice Recorder is great for
> digital recording on the go. Whether you're at school, in a meeting
> or on the road, this high capacity voice recorder will be a handy
> companion. With a 64MB Flash Memory IC chip and up to 37 hours of
> Recording Time in LP Mode, you can rest assured knowing your
digital
> voice recorder will be ready when you are. Convenient features such
> as the LCD display for showing recording data and 250mW speaker
> output make seeing data and listening to audio a breeze.
> Features
>
> Compact Slim Design: A slim design means it is easier then ever to
> have a recorder on hand to capture the next great idea
>
> Up to 37 Hours of Recording Time in LP Mode Available on the
> integrated circuit chip which may be recorded over and used again.
>
> Digital VOR (Voice Operated Recording): Stops the recording during
> silent pauses, saving valuable recording time, then begins
recording
> again without missing a single syllable thanks to the digital
buffer.
>
> 64MB Flash Memory: Uses a high capacity IC chip, which may be
> recorded over and used again and again, with distortion-free
clarity.
>
> Easy-to-Read LCD Display Shows number of messages recorded,
recording
> length, date, time, and battery power remaining.
>
> 250mW Speaker Output: Provides increased speaker output.
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> Specifications
> Product Features
> Up to 37 hours recording time (LP Mode) 4 Folders Digital VOR Large
> LCD display
> Technical Details
> Model: ICDB300 Item Package Quantity: 1 Hardware Platform: PC
Device
> Type: Voice recorder Recording Media: Flash memory Memory Capacity:
> 64 MB Folders: 4 (up to 396 messages) Recording Modes: HQ, SP, LP
> Recording Time: 37 hours Inputs/Outputs: 1 Microphone input, 1
> Headphone output (mini) Speaker: 0.79 inches (2 cm) Speaker Output:
> 250 mW Power Requirements: DC 3V with "AAA" x 2 battery Battery
Life:
> (Approx.) Up to 22 hours recording, up to 13 hours 10 minutes
> playback Color: Silver Width: 1.36 inches Depth: 0.7 inches Height:
> 4.31 inches Weight: 2.1 ounces
>
If it would work better than the sony, I have a apple 20gb ipod with
an griffin italk that turns the ipod into a voice recorder. Although
I am not sure of the quality of the recordings. Any thoughts??
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