Ive been made aware that the DR40 manual is not very clear if MS decode is =
possible while monitoring.
Since the path would be MS -> D50 -> Line out -> DR40 MS decode on -> LR he=
adphone, all that really matters if if the headphone output from the DR40 i=
s left / right stereo when any input is Mid/Side. I guess this is rather re=
dundant if the DR40's inputs are quiet.
The DR680 also mentioned may be a better option. The extra inputs could be =
used in the future with surround mics etc.
-Mike.
--- In "Mike Rooke" <> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> Related posts:
> http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/naturerecordists/message/30743
>
> If your able to roll your own,
>
> 3.5mm plug from the D50 to this:-
>
> http://www.sowter.co.uk/specs/8392.htm
>
> 3.5mm socket to headphones.
>
> Its passive and doesn't have any adjustment for stereo width
> unless a trimmer / pot is added.
>
> I actually have one of those transformers "somewhere" and the D50, but ne=
ver got around to making the decoder.
>
> I'll send out the hounds to find it and write back with my findings, in p=
articular if the D50's headphone output level is high enough to drive the t=
ransformer and a pair of headphones plugged into it without significant los=
s of volume.
>
> Related:-
> http://recording.org/mobile-recording/20076-ms-decoder-for-field-use.html
>
> I also found this from AEA
> http://www.wesdooley.com/aea/ds_MS38_Lite.html
>
> ---
> New option:-
>
> Tascam DR40 features MS decode plus XLR input's but I highly doubt its pr=
e's are as quiet as the D50's. I'll find out mid October.
> Perhaps this is cheap enough @200ish USD to use as a decoder if you take =
the D50's line out to the DR40's line in with MS decode on?
>
> -Mike.
>
>
>
> --- In "markrosoftlives" <tenniselbow@>=
wrote:
> >
> > Hey - I'm new to the forum and apologize if this has been asked before =
(i searched for it, unsuccessfully)
> >
> > I do a lot of recording for film and radio and am looking to upgrade to=
a Sennhieser M-S setup to record ambiences and FX. But I need a new record=
ing device too (I have a Sony D-50) and really want one that allows me to M=
ONITOR in stereo (in other words, the M-S signals decoded) but RECORD the m=
id and side as discrete tracks (in other words, the M-S signals un-decoded)=
. I know the Sound Devices 702, 722, etc... all do that, but I'm hoping to =
find a cheaper solution that still sounds good and is reliable.
> >
> > So far the only thing that seems reasonable is trying to find a Sound D=
evices MP-2 (this came before the SD MixPre, which came before the SD Mix-P=
re-D). The MP-2 seems to be able to do this and then I could run that into =
my Sony D-50. The problem is they're old and I can't find any used ones any=
where. Does anyone know where I can find one or have one they're looking to=
sell??? (or a 702 or 722 for that matter!?)
> >
> > If I can't find a MP-2 or a used 702, can anyone recommend a good recor=
ding device that has this feature?
> >
> > Thank you so much for your help!
> > Mark
> >
>
"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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