One more thing. If you are planning to use one of those digital voice
recorders, you should consider the Olympus DS-30.
http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/product.asp?product=1276 I
keep one in my gear bag.
It does allow you to monitor the recordings through headphones. The
supplied stereo mic does an excellent job and it is detachable! You
could actually use it in the parabolic dish if you added a suitable
extension cable. When not in use with the parabolic mic, it can be put
to use as a field note taker or interview recorder. Most office supply
stores carry them. I think the thinking that went into the DS-30 put
Olympus on the path toward making the new LS-10, the more expensive
device getting so much attention on this list.
j
DB wrote:
> 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
>
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> "While a picture is worth a thousand words, a
> sound is worth a thousand pictures." R. Murray Schafer via Bernie Krause
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