Re: mics for unobtrusive recording

["Mike Rooke" picnet2]

Additions,

Shortly I will offer a pair of capsules with cable+plug, plus modified head=
phones carrying the low noise capsules as specified below. The binaural set=
 is made to order which for a one man show can lead to some disappointments=
 if the backlog becomes too great. Native capsules, plus data sheet shouldn=
't be problematic providing they are available.  - Main problem right now i=
s determining the impact different PIP supplies have on the capsule.
Ive tested them with the Edirol R09HR, Zoom H2 (very low output) and Korg M=
R1, and Olympus LS10.

Capsule PM1:
Sensitivity: 28 dB =B13 dB at 1 kHz (0 dB＝1 V/Pa) R ＝2.7 k&#9=
37; V ＝3 V
S / N Ratio:  80 dB Typ. at 1 kHz ( 1 Pa, A weighted network )
Max Input Sound Level  119 dB

One was independently tested to be around 17dBA self noise (using 2.2 K res=
istor)  spec is 14dB with sensitivity at -28dB.

Guess that means watch this space.
BR
Mike.

--- In  "oryoki2000" <> wrote:
>
> 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
>
>
> ---------------------------------------
> Inexpensive solutions
> ---------------------------------------
>
> 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/
>
>
> ---------------------------------------
> More expensive models
> ---------------------------------------
>
> 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
>