--- In "Max Catterwell" <=
.> wrote:
>
> Hi Rob; good to hear from you!
> Many thanks again for this extra input. I only have two pairs of >mics at=
present; AT3032's and K6/ME66's. From what you're saying I >think(the bran=
dy I had earlier is clouding things a little), it >would appear that when u=
sing the AT3032's I probably wouldn't notice >any difference with either re=
corder, and it would be a border line >case with the K6/ME66 combo? In whic=
h case it will just be down to >which recorder I prefer for other reasons.
Both your 3203's [8dB(A)] and your ME-66's [10dB(A)] have self-noise rating=
s which should be "quiet" enough to reveal the possible difference in pre n=
oise beteen the two recorders. (self-noise ratings: http://www.uwm.edu/~typ=
e/audio-reports/MicSpecCharts/MicNoiseSensv01.htm
> I very much appreciate your offer of providing feedback on a couple >of e=
xcerpts, but is there any point in me doing this now, >considering the mics=
I'm using?
Yes.
>If there is, can you clarify one point; by full gain do you mean mic >gain=
s, and recording level set to maximum? Or do you mean just mic >gains set t=
o maximum and then use a specified recording level?
Both. Trims set to maximum signal and the Master knob also set to full. Rob=
D.
>
> All the best
> Max
>
>
> --- In "Rob Danielson" <type@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Max--
> > John Lundsten measured the input noise on his FR2 as -122.1 dBu which s=
truck me as surprisingly high. See http://www.uwm.edu/~type/audio-reports/R=
ecorderList/RecorderList.htm
> >
> > If this figure is an accurate reference, at -129dBu, the FR2-LE should =
be audibly quieter when used with mics with 10 dB(A) self-noise or lower an=
d the recorder's gain is set near or at full.
> >
> > If you'll be using mics with 16 dB(A) or more self-noise, there's a goo=
d chance you'll probably not be able to detect the noise difference in the =
recorders' preamps.
> >
> > Should you plan to use the FR2 with mics with 10 dB(A) or lower self-no=
ise, you can get a practical answer by recording empty presence or room ton=
e of a quiet location with the recorders set at full gain. Record 10 minute=
takes to improve chances of uniformity in the background sound. Make a 3-5=
second excerpt from the quietest section of each recording. Post the 2 cli=
ps and one of use will match playback level and provide some feedback. Rob =
D.
> >
> >
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