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Subject: Re: FIRST STEPS.
From: "Rob Danielson" danielson_audio
Date: Sun Mar 15, 2009 6:46 am ((PDT))
Hi hagai loyewski--

Assuming you'll need to invest in a completely other system if you
get the bug, I'd build a very expensive system because it won't make
an audible difference without spending some money for better mics,
especially.

Maybe a used MD or Hi-MD recorder (~$50) or Zoom H2 and DIY electret
mics
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Rob D.

At 5:44 AM -0700 3/15/09, hagai loyewski wrote:
>i'd like to start record birds and insects. id like the inexpensive
>beginner system. im pretty handy and like to d.i.y. i've got a wok
>lid which i can use as parabolic dish. i need your advise for which
>microphone to get and what recorder.
>
>--- On Wed, 11/3/09, Rob Danielson
><<type%40uwm.edu>> wrote:
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>From: Rob Danielson <<type%40uwm.edu>>
>Subject: Re: [Nature Recordists] FIRST STEPS.
>To:
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>Received: Wednesday, 11 March, 2009, 1:12 AM
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>Hi Hagai Loyewski--
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>Do you want a very inexpensive "beginners system" primarily for
>recording birds or a more expensive system for better recordings and
>more subjects? It helps us to learn more about your interests and
>budget. Rob D.
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>At 4:52 AM -0700 3/10/09, hagai loyewski wrote:
>>what would be the essential basic equipment for nature recording?
>>
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>>--- On Wed, 4/3/09, oryoki2000
>><<oryoki% 40gmail.com> com> wrote:
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>>From: oryoki2000 <<oryoki% 40gmail.com> com>
>>Subject: [Nature Recordists] Re: FIRST STEPS.
>>To:
>><naturereco rdists%40yahoogr oups.com>naturerecordists@
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>>Received: Wednesday, 4 March, 2009, 1:24 AM
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>>hagai loyewski wrote:
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>>>  i've got a "uni-directional mic DM-20SL2 - IMP.600
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>>I'm not certain, but I think the microphone is made
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>>by Wharfedale. The DM stands for "Dynamic Microphone."
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>>The IMP.600 means "600 ohm impedance." The S may mean
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>>that the mic has an on/off switch.
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>>Taking the leap of faith that Wharfedale is the
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>>manufacturer. ..
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>>The Wharfedale DM2.0 microphone is designed for use in a loud
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>>environment where you want to reject the sounds coming from everywhere
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>>except directly in front of the mic. So it would be a good choice for
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>>a loud instrument like a drum, for a singer in a band, or perhaps for
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>>a DJ at a nightclub. It might work well for someone who needs to
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>>address a crowd while reducing the chance of feedback from the PA system.
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>>These mic characteristics are generally not what you'd want if you're
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>>interested in nature recording. A mic that is more sensitive and that
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>>captures a wide field would be more useful. A mic like the Wharfedale
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>>DM2.0 might be very useful in situations where the mic could be placed
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>>very close to a relatively loud subject, like a woodpecker rapping on
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>>a tree trunk.
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>>For recording bird song, most people here recommend recording in
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>>stereo so the context of the bird's singing is captured. The result
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>>is a more natural sounding recording.
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>>--oryoki
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