Re: Tascam DR-05 and ME66?

["oryoki2000" oryoki2000]

The ME66 generates more self-noise when using the battery in the K6 handle =
to provide power.  Self-noise is lower when using phantom power from a prea=
mp or recorder.

Here's one example, from forum member Gianni Pavan.  Scroll down to close t=
o the bottom of the page
http://www-3.unipv.it/cibra/res_techtest_uk.html

Here's another discussion of the phenomenon by Phil Tyler and other members=
 of the forum.
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/naturerecordists/message/27403

The most portable solution with XLR input, low EIN, and 48V phantom power i=
s the Olympus LS-100 ($395).

Somewhat less expensive, but with higher EIN, is the Tascam DR-100MkII ($31=
5).  Be sure you're buying the MkII version, not the original DR-100.

--oryoki