This is great info, thanks Oryoki!
-Al
--- In "oryoki2000" <> wrote:
>
> I have particular interest in field recorders that can start and stop rec=
ording based on an internal timer. I see by recent posts that a few other =
nature recordists do as well!
>
> At present, in my opinion, the field recorders with the most sophisticate=
d timed recording features are the Olympus LS-7 (about $200) and the Yamaha=
Pocketrak W24 (about $300). These two recorders offer slightly different t=
imed recording features.
>
> Let's start with the LS-7. It offers three timer presets, enabling you to=
make timed recordings up to three times in the same day. Recordings can b=
e set for a single session, or to repeat on a daily or weekly schedule. =
>
> The LS-7 allows you to set timer record mode (PCM, MP3, or WMA) and bitra=
te, mic sensitivity, and which folder to use to store the resulting file. =
The LS-7 will use these settings regardless of the way the recorder is set =
when the recording starts.
>
> In addition to timed recording, the LS-7 offers timed playback of a recor=
ded file. You specify the time and the volume of the playback.
>
> The Yamaha W24 offers many of the same features of the LS-7, plus the abi=
lity to select days of the week for timed recording. For example, the W24 =
could be set to make timed recordings on Monday, Wednesday and Friday each =
week.
>
> Considering cost, preamp quality and features, I find the LS-7 to be a be=
tter choice for timed recording. The ability to schedule three recording p=
eriods in the same day can be useful. You might also schedule playback of =
a recording of a target species, and then record the sounds that follow in =
the next few minutes.
>
> --oryoki
>
"While a picture is worth a thousand words, a
sound is worth a thousand pictures." R. Murray Schafer via Bernie Krause.
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