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Subject: binaural mic choices
From: "renberg19z" renberg19z
Date: Fri May 21, 2010 10:31 pm ((PDT))
Hi all,

I am looking to buy some binaural mics to go with Sony PCM-M10 recorder.  I 
have narrowed it down to either Core Sound binaural mics ($300), the Core Sound 
high end binaural mics ($1000), or the Sonic Studios DSM-6s mics ($1000 with 
windscreen).  Does anyone have any advice on the matter?  In particular with 
respect to the difference between each of the two Core Sound ones -- what could 
possibly make it $700 more to go with the high end ones?  Are they really that 
much better or am I getting a good product with the lower end ones?  I am new 
to field recording so I don't necessarily want to invest too much yet, but I do 
want quality mics, especially for travel recording.

Mainly I want versatile recording -- both calm, relatively quiet nature 
environments, but also busy places with lots of people, like crowded markets.  
I've read the Shure W183s which I know are very popular with nature recordists 
distort in places with sudden noises like cars driving by -- I'll probably get 
those too just because they are so cheap, but I'd like something that can 
capture a good urban scene and be stealthy as well.

Appreciate any advice!

Thanks,
gene







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