Hello Myles,
DSD =3D Direct Stream Digital.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_Stream_Digital
Recorders capable of this for field recording,
Korg MR1 since replaced with the Korg MR2
and Korg MR2000S for studio use (rack mount)
I use the MR2 as a backup to the Sony D50 which has lower noise pre-amps.
http://www.urlme.net/blog/?p=3D1776
The variation seen in the blog entry is most likely attributable to the dif=
ference in plug in power voltage to the electret capsule used during the te=
st.
Korg MR2 is a stereo recorder. To capture "3D" Audio the closest I can thi=
nk would be to plug it into a binaural head, or your own using e.g Roland C=
S10EM binaural mics.
Not related to nature:
Korg MR2 Recording passing cars, with CS10EM binaural mics:-
http://soundcloud.com/urlme/korg-mr2-passing-cars
Some nature sounds using the same Mics and Olympus LS10 recorder in Kamakur=
a Japan.
http://soundcloud.com/urlme/kamakura-japan
If you would like some recordings or have a specific test in mind for MR2 l=
et me know.
I think the Sony D50 is a better overall recorder in terms of noise. There =
is definitely "something" about the MR2 and DSD in general that sounds diff=
erent. Obviously this should be measurable, perhaps its due to less harmoni=
c distortion or transient response, but I'd be hard pressed to tell the dif=
ference between two identical sources routed to both recorders.
For field/nature recording the MR2's limiter is the best Ive found except i=
f the external mic preamp is noisier than the Sony D50's and noise is addit=
ive making the same recording with the D50 will inherently contain less noi=
se than the MR2.
Kind Regards,
-Mike.
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te:
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> Louie Psihoyos - who won an Oscar for The Cove - is currently working on =
a major production with a focus on wildlife sound using DSD technology - 's=
omething that's never been done with film before, almost like 3D sound,' ac=
cording to Psihoyos.
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> http://www.filmmakermagazine.com/news/2011/10/louie-psihoyos-and-the-sing=
ing-planet/
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> The film is due for release in 2013.
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> Sounds like an amazing project.
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> Does anyone happen to know what DSD technology is?
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