[Nature Recordists] Re: Olympus announces LS-100 field recorder

[oryoki2000 <>]

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It's worth noting again that the LS-100 can't be used as a recorder while a=

power source (either a mains power adapter or a computer) is plugged into t=
he
USB port. So an external USB battery pack can't be used to power the record=
er
when you need phantom power.

One solution is to carry a spare Li-Ion battery. At least the battery door =
is on
the side of the recorder, making for a fast change even when mounted on a
tripod. But if you're like me, you'll constantly be worrying if it's time t=
o
change the battery.


A second solution is to make a dummy battery patterned after the LI-50B sha=
pe,
and that attaches to an external 3.7V power source. And now you've got two=

pieces of gear to wrangle. Sigh...

Maybe a pocket-size recorder with XLR inputs isn't such a good idea after a=
ll.