> A friend is selling one of these at hopefully a good price. I'm wondering
> if it might make a worthwhile alternative to my Telinga, for recording
> birds.
>
> Quite a few folk on this list seem to use shotguns, and I sometimes wonder
> what I'm missing (having never used a shotgun before). But I kind of
> imagine this AT815a will be quite noisy, susceptible to wind noise, and
> unwieldy (it's about 20 inches long, with connector!).
>
> Recorder is PCM-M10.
>
> Any thoughts appreciated!
>
> Chris
>
> AT815a
> Output is low impedance: 600 Ohms.
> Max input level: 120dB.
> Frequency response: 40 to 20,000Hz.
> Sensitivity: -144dBm
> Signal to noise ratio: greater than 50dB at 1kHz
> Battery life: 4,000 hours
> Overall length excluding cable: 46 centimetres/18 inches
> Weight: 260g/9oz
It's hella noisy. Output level is low (figure above is wrong). You'll need a
long blimp for it. It would be easier to handle than a Telinga, but lower
quality.
-Dan
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