Re: Sony PCM-M10 - decent external stereo mic?

["doctorobotnik" doctorobotnik]

Hi Robin,

I've owned two NT4s and noticed an increase in noise (~4-5dB from memory) w=
hen I used 9v battery power on them.  It's a shame.

Ben

--- In  "Robin" <> wrote:
>
> Ded Mousie wrote:
>
> > How much difference is there between using the internal 9v battery
> > verses using a portable external phantom power supply?
>
> As a rule, increasing the voltage from 9V to 48V will increase the maximu=
m SPL and dynamic range a microphone can handle. This would be important fo=
r loud concert recordings and the like. But it's not going to have an effec=
t on the noise floor, which is generally more important to nature recording=
s.
>
> I would appreciate any corrections or clarifications others can offer.
>
> -- robinparmar.com
>