I must have the wrong PCM-M10 because mine only has two AA batteries and I =
find it quite easy to change the batteries in...
Most people do not own both of these mentioned recorders so other than read=
ing the specs on them, it is hard to determine which is better for what. A =
true a/b comparison is the best way to figure out which works best for YOU =
in you situation.
I have the edirol 09hr and the sony m10. I can compare these two. Quite fra=
nkly, I'm very pleased with both for various reasons so I'm happy to own bo=
th of them.
There's a couple of really great features on the m10 I like such as the pre=
-record buffer. start the recorder by pressing record button and wait 5 sec=
onds and you'll have a five second buffer. This can be disabled in case you=
don't want to record something incriminating. ;)
Another nice thing is the fact it uses micro sd cards in addition to the 4 =
gigs built in and they have the ability to cross record. So if you have a 1=
6 gig micro sd card and 4 in the recorder, that is a combined 20 gigs of re=
cording data. take note, we humans see 20 gigs but the computer is slightly=
less than that, probably 18.5 or 18.
best,
sean
--- In vickipowys <> wrote:
>
> Don,
>
> For a very quick summary:
>
> Sony has slightly better sound (less noise) than the Olympus, both
> for built in mics and when using external mic/s.
> Sony is larger and heavier than the Olympus.
> Sony takes 4 AA batteries that are fiddly to change in the field (so
> I'm told).
> Olympus takes 2 AA batteries that are very easy to change, even in
> total darkness.
> Sony has a handy pre-record buffer of 5 seconds, Olympus does not.
> Olympus is very easy to use in the field, perhaps more so than the
> Sony? Anyone else care to comment here?
> Both will take external mics, given the right adapter cable.
> Sony has a better design for a windshield if you are only using built =
> in mics. But the Olympus can be adapted if you are inventive.
> I own an Olympus and I'm happy with it, I've dropped it three times
> and it still works, so seems to be very rugged.
>
> hope this helps,
>
> Vicki
>
>
>
> On 11/06/2010, at 7:57 AM, mntncougar wrote:
>
> > Can anyone make a comparison between the Olympus LS-10 and the Sony =
> > PCM-M10? I am primarily interested in recording bird songs and
> > nature sounds. I will likely need to use a shotgun or other
> > external mic at times.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Don Morgan
> > Coventry, Ct
> >
> >
>
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