The telinga pip mics are actually pretty decent. I'm not sure what else
you could get that is in your price range.
I believe I have an early version of the EM-23 pair. I'm quite happy
with it considering the size, price, etc.
http://www.telinga.com/products/pro-series/microphones/stand-alone/
Charles
On 1/15/12 10:59 AM, LesM wrote:
>
> I've been interested in capturing nature sounds, environmental
> ambiences (there's an old pre-1950 warehouse partially submerged in a
> lake not far from here that presents some interesting possibilities),
> odd "found sounds" and the like to use in various compositions and
> sound installations I've been working on. Might end up recording a
> small music ensemble here and there as well, but this isn't primary
> (yet). Budget is a little limited at the moment, so I've purchased a
> Sony PCM-M10.
>
> I already have needed stands/poles/tripods for anything I need to do.
> I realise I'll have to consider a windshield, or even a blimp sooner
> than later if I start to get serious about recording out in the swamp!
> If this works out, I'll definitely consider adding a better recorder
> -- perhaps a Sound Devices 722 or the like.
>
> For certain things, I'm sure the built in mikes will be good enough,
> but I know I'm going to need external mics for the majority of what
> I'm wanting to do. I've spent several days searching various forums,
> and although there's a lot of information out there, it's widely
> scattered and not readily available in one spot, so although this
> question has been asked before, figured I'd go ahead and ask again.
>
> I'm more interested in a stereo mic than having to worry with two
> mics, the assorted cables, and adapters. My budget for an external mic
> will be between $450 and $550. I don't mind purchasing used.
>
> The Rode NT4 seems to be a favourite of a number of folks and shows up
> in almost any search I do for external mics for the M10. However, in a
> place or two I see folks discussing seriously low levels when using
> the Rode adapter in the M10 mike input. Somewhere else mentions that
> the Rode adapter has some built-in attenuation and suggest using a
> different adapter. Thoughts?
>
> Opinions on the Rode, available adapters, and/or power options
> (internal batteries vs external power supply)?
>
> Knowing that the Rode doesn't have a very wide stereo image, are there
> any other options around the same price range that folks are happy
> with? If an external pre or power supply is needed, that would have to
> be included in the overall price.
>
> TIA
>
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