At 3:55 AM +0000 7/2/09, escalation746 wrote:
>Rob Danielson wrote:
>"If one is only going to use noisy mics (as Klas points out), then one
>can save money and buy an Zoom H2. An LS-10 provides no real
>advantage and still has more input noise than most recordists like
>when they discover the important role mic-self noise can play. :-)"
>
>I'd say the LS-10 has certain distinct advantages, namely:
>* dedicated level control
>* large and visible peak indicator
>* great display, easily visible in daylight
>* quick boot-up
>* longer battery life
>* wind shields for the mics
>* 2GB memory built in
>* seamless file splits
>* great build quality and ergonomics
Hi Robin--
I've not had an LS-10 in my hands, but the H2's version of all of
these features are fine for me.
>
>I know what you're saying with respect to the noise, but surely an
>improvement of 23dBA EIN is worth something? (Ref: Avisoft
>Bioacoustics)
Where did you find the mic input noise measurement for the H2? Rob D.
>
>In fact I just bought an LS-10. I think it's far and away the best
>hand-held digital recorder in a crowded market.
>
>Klas Strandberg wrote:
>"I love that recorder and see no reason to get something else."
>
>I wouldn't go quite that far, however. I do have a Fostex FR-2LE for
>when I don't mind carrying a whole lot more gear, in order to get a
>whole lot less noise (with AT3032 pair).
>
>I'm currently using both rigs, plus a shotgun and other items, for
>my thesis composition.
>
>-- robin
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