Hi Lily,
What is missing in your equation is a mic preamp.
Mic-in provides both plug-in power and preamp.
Line-in provides neither.
The Rolls PB224 provides only phantom power, not a preamp, so you would sti=
ll need to use the mic-in.
John Hartog
www.rockscallop.org
--- In Lily Plants <> wrote=
:
>
> I, too, like the idea of using an Olympus for band rehearsals.
> But I may want one myself for quiet recordings as well as music.
>
> If you'll permit - one futher question re the Olympus ls-11.
>
> Apparently from according to a link in Robin's review, the line-in is not=
> affected by built in bass roll off (lack of
> base). http://forums.oreilly.com/topic/54-olympus-ls-10/page__st__20__p__=
960#entry960
>
>
> Could one achieve "compatibility with pro quality input level," by using =
an good
> external mic and a phantom powered unit like the Rolls PB224?
>
> In other words, since on-board mics and external PIP mics used with the m=
ic
> input are both effected by the bass roll off, could you use the Olympus l=
ine in
> to get a good recording of an orchestra or nature sounds?
>
> I'm sorry I don't understand measurements such as +4dBV.
> I can understand the following chart lines which show what would be missi=
ng from
> a recording using the mic input. http://tinyurl.com/3dfb7g5
>
> Gratefully,
> lily
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Robin <>
> To:
> Sent: Wed, May 11, 2011 3:50:11 PM
> Subject: [Nature Recordists] Re: Olympus LS-11
>
>
> I agree with Raimund and Klas. The omni mics in the M-10 are quieter and =
hence
> better for recordings of ambience. But the cardioid mics of the LS-10/LS-=
11 are
> very decent and image much nicer for recordings of band rehearsals, gigs,=
> interviews, etc.
>
>
> Really, I think Olympus made the better choice here for the general user,=
since
> anyone really picky about noise floor will almost undoubtedly be using ex=
ternal
> mics. Olympus also has a nicer interface and top build quality, plus I ag=
ree
> with the preference for SD cards. However I have kept my M-10 as well, si=
nce I
> am not a typical user. :-) I like some of the bells and whistles like the=
> pre-record function, but then again Olympus has the useful mono record op=
tion.
>
> Both are excellent units, much nicer than other hand-held recorders.
>
> Robin
> www.theatreofnoise.com
>
>
>
>
>
|