Chris,
To record vocalizations in a range from 5 to 55 kHz, I can tell you
that I have had success with Sennheiser MKH20s for recording bat
sounds up to 75 kHz (Little Forest Bat). The MKH20s may go even
higher, but that was as high as the bat could go.
Good luck with your study!
Vicki Powys
Australia
On 06/09/2010, at 3:08 PM, Christine Hass wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm a biologist interested in obtaining sound recordings of a social
> carnivore, the white-nosed coati. These raccoon relatives live in the
> tropical and subtropical forested regions, and live in family
> groups of up
> to 40 (or more) animals. The are quite vocal, and emit a variety
> of grunts,
> chirps, and squeals. Very little analysis has been done on their
> vocalizations, and all of that in zoos where they don't vocalize
> much. What
> has been discovered is that their vocalizations range from 5 kHz to
> 55 kHz,
> posing difficulties for field recording.
>
> I'm new to sound recording, but have been trying to figure out the
> best (and
> most affordable) way to record and analyze these sounds. I need
> lightweight
> but durable equipment, as I may have to hike in long distances to
> get to the
> groups. I spent some time perusing the old messages on this
> listserv, which
> was very helpful. It sounds like I might be able to get away with a
> recorder such as the Korg MR-2 or Tascam DR-680. The messages
> regarding the
> higher range recordings from the "standard" mics, such as the
> Sennheiser
> MKH20 were particularly interesting, as I thought I might have to
> hunt down
> a wideband mic to cover 1-100 kHz. But I don't want to plop down >
> $1000
> for a mic to discover it didn't quite cover the range I need.
> This is all
> for analytic purposes, not for producing professional sound
> recordings, if
> that makes any difference.
>
> I'm looking for suggestions, primarily for mics that will cover the
> necessary range and still be affordable (under $2k, preferable
> under $1k),
> but I also welcome any other suggestions regarding equipment and
> techniques.
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Chris
> Vail, AZ
>
>
>
>
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