Hi Gene--
You might find our recent discussion about small, higher-quality mics
on this thread of interest: http://tinyurl.com/2v68ryt Rob D.
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At 5:28 AM +0000 5/22/10, renberg19z wrote:
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>Hi all,
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>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.
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>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.
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>Appreciate any advice!
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>Thanks,
>gene
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