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Re: parabolic mics + recorder noise

Subject: Re: parabolic mics + recorder noise
From: "Raimund" animalsounds
Date: Sun Jun 5, 2011 11:29 am ((PDT))
> Question: Why does the LS-11 perform the lowest noise level at the
> "low" setting?? Or doesn=B4t it?

Hi Klas,

No, the lowest noise floor can be obtained at the "SENSE HIGH" setting (-12=
2dBu(A)). The LS-5/10/11 however also provide a very low noise floor at the=
 LOW setting as long as the 24 bit mode is activated.

>
> With the Clip-On's I can record either at "high" and "2- 2,5" on the
> wheel or "low" and "10" on the wheel. Both settings give about the
> same margin to unexpected sounds.
> Which is the best recommendation that I can give customers and why?
> High or low? How big is the noise difference?

I'm not sure. Maybe there is no significant difference. I must admit that I=
 have used the Olympus recorders only a few times so far. I instead use the=
 Sony PCM-M10 that provides (for my taste) nice results also with its inbui=
lt mics.

Regards,
Raimund







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