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1. Re: Sony PCM-D50?

Subject: 1. Re: Sony PCM-D50?
From: "robin_parmar_sound" robin_parmar_soun=
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Date: Mon Mar 19, 2012 5:10 am ((PDT))

Paul Willison wrote:
>
> Given the limiting nature of built in mics on any hand held unit, will it=
 really make much difference from one to another as far as stereo imaging g=
oes though?

Yes. The M10 has quiet mics but they are omni in a spaced configuration, so=
 basically pick up very similar information (with small time delay differen=
ce and small EQ differences based on the different facings). The audible re=
sult is a rather narrow and uninteresting field.

I don't have the D50, but even something like the Olympus LS-10/11/5, with =
spaced cardioids, results in a significantly improved stereo field that is =
quite listenable.

When I use the M10 I plug in some cheap external binaurals, or use it with =
my battery-powered shotgun. But I am happy using the LS-10 as is, on a mini=
 tripod.

-- Robin Parmar







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