Thanks so much, Oryoki, for the tip on the mics.
The mics are a big deal here. I have to have quality wilderness sound for t=
his project, and it has to be done with the on-board mics. Maybe I should s=
tay with the Sony. Danny seems to think the D50 would be a good choice. I'v=
e even read the the M10 has good mics. Regardless, the on-board mics have t=
o be "wilderness friendly."
--- In "oryoki2000" <> wrote:
>
> "If you are looking for a recorder that is a step up from the
> Olympus LS-11, Sony PCM-M10, then take a look at the Marantz PMB661"
>
> Marantz calls it the PMD661. It's a fine machine, with features not foun=
d in the pocket size recorders (for example, XLR input, phantom power, and =
digital input).
>
> The PMD661 may not be a good choice in this case because (1) its internal=
mics are designed for voice recording in a conference room, and are not ve=
ry good for nature recording, (2) its battery of 4 AA cells only lasts 5-6 =
hours, and (3) the PMD661 is a large, heavy recorder.
>
> One small handheld recorder not mentioned so far is the Zoom H2. The H2'=
s built in mics and preamp sound good, especially considering the recorder =
costs $130. I can't recommend the H2 for use with external mics (too much =
preamp noise), but the internal mics are good.
>
> Zoom is releasing a new recorder called the H1 in a month or so. Many onl=
ine audio retailers are advertising the H1 for $99. It will be interesting=
to see if the H1 has the same good performance from its built in mics.
>
> --oryoki
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