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Re: Question On Sony PCM-M10 And Mic Combination

Subject: Re: Question On Sony PCM-M10 And Mic Combination
From: "thesilverloon" thesilverloon
Date: Thu Mar 4, 2010 10:12 pm ((PST))
Hello Oryoki,
Thank you for the response.I would be interested in knowing what you might
have recommended as a suitable mic and recorder combo, geared toward my 
intended usage.

Paul

--- In  "oryoki2000" <> wrote:
>
> Paul,
> 
> The M10 can't supply phantom power to your mics, so you'll
> need a battery box between mics and recorder.  It would be
> more convenient to have a recorder that the mics can plug
> directly into (the Marantz PMD661 or Fostex FR-2LE, for
> example).  But the external battery box won't affect the
> recording.
> 
> Were you to post this question before the purchase, you
> may have received recommendations of mic and recorder
> with lower levels of self noise.  But these would also be
> more expensive.
> 
> --oryoki
> 
> --- In  "thesilverloon" <paulshopis@> wrote:
> >
> > Hello All,
> > I have just joined this group,and would like to ask a question concerning 
> > the Sony PCM-M10
> > and external Mics. My interest is in recording nature sounds ie. Thunder 
> > storms, rain, a pond at dusk etc. I am new to sound recording, and am 
> > sifting thru all the info that is out there.
> > I have just purchased, and am waiting on the arrival of the Sony-M10. My 
> > wish would be to
> > combine the Sony with a pair of Rode NTG-55 mics, or if they could be 
> > found, a pair of
> > Audio Technica AT3032 mics.
> > I would build a stereo rig to mount them, as has been detailed on this site 
> > and else where.
> > Can it be done? The Sony does not have a XLR jack, so no phantom power. Can 
> > they be run
> > from a external power supply, which would not compromise sound quality, or 
> > noise levels
> > of both the mics and recorder. Or have I chosen the wrong recorder?
> > 
> > Many Thanks,
> > 
> > Paul Shopis
> >
>








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