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Re: Microphone suggestions wanted

Subject: Re: Microphone suggestions wanted
From: "Ben Cook" onethousandbc
Date: Sun May 20, 2012 8:34 am ((PDT))
Hi Chuck,

My suggestion would be to buy two Primo EM172 mic capsules from 
frogloggers.com. 

They are comparatively low-noise omnidirectional mics, cost about $10 each and 
run well on the plug-in power commonly supplied by 3.5mm mic inputs on 
recorders such as the Olympus LS-10 and Sony PCM-M10.

Have a search through the messages here regarding baffled/boundary omni mic 
techniques, there are lots of ideas from knowledgeable folks for building nice 
sounding stereo setups.

The EM172 can also be easily mounted in a parabola.

If you need a mic with XLR connectors, the Naiant PFA is a good way to 
interface the EM172 capsules to phantom-powered XLR inputs.

Ben

  

--- In  "Chuck C" <> 
wrote:
>
> 
> I need to find out what experienced folks suggest for a pair of microphones.  
> They will be primarily be used out doors to record nature sounds and perhaps 
> with a parabolic.  I am on disability so I am on a budget.  I want something 
> with decent quality but am not a professional.  
> 
> I would also look at purchasing used if anyone has a pair for sale.  
> 
> Thank you.
>








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