At 2:35 PM +0000 11/8/10, gus wrote:
>Hello all. I am curtrently delivering the largest indoor sound art
>installation in the world at the Eden project in Cornwall UK :
>
><http://www.edenproject.com/come-and-visit/whats-on/heart-of-darkness.php>=
http://www.edenproject.com/come-and-visit/whats-on/heart-of-darkness.php
Hi Gus--
Congratulations! Are there possibly some samples of this work in
surround you can direct us to? :-)
>
>this installation features many sounds I have recorded in surround
>sound - it is diofferent to Chris Watsons at Kew as it has many
>imaginary sounds mixed in with the authentic ones (it is soundARt
>after all) . I am soon to return to the Amazon and am looking for
>the best way to record in surround sound.
Discussing what is "best" is always tough. It might be worthwhile to
stroll through some of our thoughts on this topic since 2004:
http://tinyurl.com/2548eos
>Money is sort of an object but I dont really want to compromise on
>quality. So what would be the best recorder to take with me this
>time ? Would a Tascam 680 be OK in terms of noise ?
>Or do I need an expensive Sound devices 788t. i would ideally like 4
>XLR inputs. I am not using video equpiment so a lot of the features
>for that are not necessary. It seems to me the noise in levels in
>the microphones are important as well.
Yes, mic self-noise can be very important if you plan to record in
places that have low sound levels. See: http://tinyurl.com/34ojchb
for matching issues.
Rain forest locations can present fairly high sound levels so your
immediate project might not warrant very low-noise mics. There are
many recordists on this list who can provide much experience about
this, just ask.
>It also seems to me that the blind test between the sound devices
>722 and tascam 680 had most people ahrd put to tell the difference
>so would the extra price tag be really worth it for me ?
It does take time to learn how to trust one's ears. If you are going
to spend thousands, a dealer should be willing to help you make
informed decisions. I suggest that you try out some very low noise
mics and a 680 and see what you think under an agreement that you pay
only a rental fee or be able to apply the investment towards other
gear if you are not satisfied.
>What mics would people suggest ?
And array(s) for the mics should probably be considered at the same
time. If you want to start experimenting and you want to have mics
that are flexible, AT4022's are a safe investment. Others can address
mic options for Ambisonics.
>So far my method has to take surround sound quadrophonic recordings
>and then transfer them directly on to four speakers after mixing in
>nuendo - it works a treat - if you live near Eden come down and have
>a listen every Friday and saturday in November .
>Anyway any advice appreciated,
>cheers,
>Gus
>
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