Sometimes you might want to use an unobtrusive recording
setup that can be carried openly without attracting attention.
In this case, a pocket-size recorder and small microphones
would be the answer. The mics might be worn on the body
(in headphones or attached to sunglasses, for example).
Or the mics could be attached to your clothing.
We've discussed pocket-size recorders here on several
occasions. Below is a list of small microphones suitable for
use with a pocket size recorder.
Comments, experiences, additions, and corrections welcome!
--oryoki
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Inexpensive solutions
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Shure WL183
http://www.dandugan.com/downloads/Dan's_183_mic_shoulder_mounts.pdf
Panasonic WM-61A
http://www.uwm.edu/~type/audio-reports/PanasonicWM-61A_OtherBinauralRigs/WM61A_Webpage_Caps_Mounts.html
Sound Professionals mini mics
binaural (omnidirectional) mics
http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/category/110/mics
cardioid mics
http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/category/120/mics
Microphone Madness MM-BSM-9 Binaural
Sennheiser capsules in Hook-on Ear mount
http://store.microphonemadness.com/mmtrunathook.html
Soundman OKM
http://www.soundman.de/englisch/english.htm
Giant Squid
omni or carded, with battery box
http://www.giant-squid-audio-lab.com/gs/gs-micline1.html
Audio Reality "John Ramsey Signature"
includes battery box
http://www.audioreality.com/
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More expensive models
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Telinga EM-23
uses plug-in power from recorder
www.telinga.com/documents/EM23eng.doc
DPA Microphones compact and miniature lines
requires battery box
http://www.dpamicrophones.com/
Sonic Studios DSM
binaural mics mounted in headphones
http://www.sonicstudios.com/index.html#intro
(caution: web site is confusing, almost psychedelic)
Core Sound Binaural
Panasonic or DPA capsules
needs battery box
http://www.core-sound.com/mics/1.php
Audio Technica AT943 Slimline
works with plug-in power provided by recorder,
or power from a battery box for high SPL environments
Sennheiser MKE lavalier mics
http://www.sennheiserusa.com/professional_wired-microphones_lavalier-mics
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