Hi Ian!
I think you're going to get a lot of response to this post, and for what
it's worth I'll add my comments. Firstly I'm a beginner too, but I think
I can add something.
I personally feel you've made a very good choice in the LS-10, as I own
one of these also. You're absolutely right when you say that it will
still find use even if you upgrade to something more professional. I
have already gone one step further, by picking up a secondhand FR2-LE on
eBay, but find that my LS-10 is getting more use at present. The reason
is obvious; you can stick it in your pocket any time you're out for a
walk. Because the battery life is so good, you can have it turned on all
the time, ready to use instantly, or even do what I do, and have it
actually recording all the time while it's tucked in your shirt pocket,
and then just whip it out when anything of interest turns up.
Check Vicki's, and other recent posts for optimal settings, although you
may find that these are to a degree governed by the gain of your mic.
This brings your final, and most important question to mind; which mic
to buy? I have some ideas on this, but I think I'll leave it to the
more experienced members to give you their opinions. I have a feeling
that it might be about to get a little complicated for you, with a lot
of head scratching!
Good luck with whatever you end up with, and the recordings you make.
Max
iancozine wrote:
> Hello group,
>
> I finally ordered my first field recorder, an LS-10. Initially I was
> leaning towards the Edirol HR1 but the LS-10 looks like a lot of fun.
> Plus, if I decide to go deep into field recording and end up getting
> something a little more 'pro' I suspect the LS-10 would still find
> itself getting a lot of use by virtue of it being easy to use and its
> small form factor. of course I guess that could be said of any of the
> sub $500 recorders.
>
> I *almost* picked up a sub-$100 shotgun mic but then decided to
> benefit from the wisdom of others and not be so hasty. I will settle
> for the internal mics until I can afford something just a little nicer.
>
> Which leads me to my question: I very much want to record birds and
> insects, but also planes, traffic, machines, etc. Like most mere
> mortals, money is certainly an object, and I'd like to get a mic I
> could use for recording both birds and garbage trucks, though not at
> the same time. Under $300 is what I am hoping to spend. Any thoughts?
>
> Regards,
> Ian
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