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Re: Olympus recorder comparisons

Subject: Re: Olympus recorder comparisons
From: "John Crockett" naturalcontemplative
Date: Mon Dec 31, 2012 10:11 am ((PST))
Lily,

I received this note from Olympus support back in July:

"Dear John,

The LS-10S recorder in the LS-10S kit, is the same as the LS-10, but does n=
ot ship with the Steinberg Cubase LE software that shipped with the LS-10, =
thereby reducing the price."

Therefore it does not seem that the LS-10S benefits from some of the improv=
ements that were incorporated in the LS-11 and the LS-5 in Europe (e.g. lon=
ger battery life, better low frequency response, larger internal memory). T=
here is a hole in the Olympus America lineup caused by the demise of the LS=
-11. Maybe the new LS-14 fills that hole, but has anyone tested it to see h=
ow it performs?

My experience with the LS-11 - perhaps a little different than others - is =
that it is simply quietest when on gain setting "10" regardless of whether =
the sensitivity is set to high or low. However, because in most situations =
"High 10" leads to signal clipping, "Low 10" has become my default setting.

John

John Crockett
Westminster, Vermont

--- In  sandy hall-behrens <=
> wrote:
>
> thank you all.
> confusion abounds.
>
> the LS recorders appear in different sections of the "list".
> don't know how I would try those in europe =85 due to exchange rate they =
are much more expensive, also, they have the same numbers as those here.
>
> Olympus quit selling the LS10 and LS11 a yr. ago. they now sell the LS10S
> Does anyone know the difference? One reader said this:
> With only 2 GB of built-in flash memory, the LS-10S appears to be similar=
 to the LS-5 sold in Europe.  The reported battery life on 2 AA cells is 10=
 hours, much less than the top of the line LS-11.  ...
>
> The good news is that the LS-5 preamp is identical to the excellent LS-11=
.  So the LS-10S should have low self noise, and should not have the bass r=
oll-off (like a low frequency filter you couldn't turn off) that the origin=
al LS-10 came with.
>
> re click: I won't always be recording the way you record. I often pause. =
I'm doing multi-media art installations. the recordings I did with the mini=
 disc have a noticeable sound when pause and start.
>
> my main subject, however, is prairie grasses where I can set up an array.=
 unfortunately setting is a huge ranch 30 min. from Tulsa, OK (don't yet kn=
ow about background sounds there). I live in Oregon. a cousin has this ranc=
h.
>
> B&H is selling the LS10S for $50 off today only.
>
> thank you.
> lily
>
>
> On Dec 30, 2012, at 4:50 PM, "oatcruncher" <> wrote:
>
> > Hi Lily,
> > Like Vicky, I have never experienced any clicks with my LS-10 either. A=
nd also like Vicky, I think it's something that in our line of recording is=
 completely irrelevant. My advice would be, if you can pick up an LS-1O che=
aply do so; I don't think you'd regret it. It's superbly built, and is appa=
rently more user friendly than the latest 100. From what I've read, that's =
a nightmare.
> > Cheers
> > Max
> >
> >
> > --- In  vickipowys <vickipowys@> wrote=
:
> >>
> >> Lily,
> >>
> >> To add to the confusion there is also an LS5, I have not tried
> >> anything other than LS10, but a friend who had owned LS10 upgraded to =

> >> LS11 and found almost no difference.
> >>
> >> I believe you can still buy LS10 which was re-released, hopefully
> >> quite cheap to buy.
> >>
> >> I have never experienced noticable clicks with pausing on the LS10, =

> >> not that I use pause a lot.  I frankly think that is a non-issue for =

> >> wildlife sound recording.
> >>
> >> Vicki
> >>
> >>
> >> On 31/12/2012, at 10:20 AM, sandy hall-behrens wrote:
> >>
> >>> vicki, thank you. I know you use an LS10.
> >>>
> >>> I didn't realize the LS11 and LS10 were replaced by the LS10s.
> >>> and the LS20 and LS100.
> >>>
> >>> The latter two would work with the AT3032, but I like the
> >>> simplicity of the LS10/11. and I'm considering a mic upgrade with =

> >>> mini plug for "binaural" work.
> >>>
> >>> The only review I could find on the LS10s said "Good product but
> >>> that dreaded click (though pretty soft and editable off-line) when =

> >>> pausing!"
> >>>
> >>> Do you know about anything about the LS10s.
> >>> And does a click always occur when on pause.
> >>>
> >>> lily
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On Dec 30, 2012, at 2:18 PM, vickipowys <vickipowys@>
> >>> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> Lily,
> >>>>
> >>>> LS10 and LS11 are pretty much the same, LS11 has longer battery life
> >>>> but LS10 is already excellent, 12 hours for a pair of AAs. Both
> >>>> rugged and easy to use. Either should work a treat with some
> >>>> binaural mics. I don't think there is any difference with pre-amp
> >>>> noise between LS10 & 11. You get the best result noise-wise when
> >>>> using low sensitivity and maximum volume (10), rather than high
> >>>> sensitivity and (say) volume 4.
> >>>>
> >>>> Vicki
> >>>>
> >>>> On 31/12/2012, at 7:41 AM, lilyplants wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>> hello,
> >>>>>
> >>>>> According to my memory someone has a list of recorders which
> >>>>> compares their preamp noise. I'd like information re the
> >>>>> differences among the various Olympus recorders.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Unfortunately I purchased a recorder I don't like, the Edirol
> >>>>> R-09HR. I wouldn't like it if it were quiet -- too hard to see and
> >>>>> use. I so like the build of LS 10, but had some problem don't
> >>>>> remember. Really enjoyed using a friend's LS 11.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> I have two quiet mics AT3032 for a Fostex FR-2LE and a pair of
> >>>>> sound professionals "binaurals".
> >>>>>
> >>>>> thank you.
> >>>>> lily
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> ------------------------------------
> >>>>>
> >>>>> "While a picture is worth a thousand words, a
> >>>>> sound is worth a thousand pictures." R. Murray Schafer via Bernie
> >>>>> Krause.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Yahoo! Groups Links
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> ------------------------------------
> >>>
> >>> "While a picture is worth a thousand words, a
> >>> sound is worth a thousand pictures." R. Murray Schafer via Bernie =

> >>> Krause.
> >>>
> >>> Yahoo! Groups Links
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------------
> >
> > "While a picture is worth a thousand words, a
> > sound is worth a thousand pictures." R. Murray Schafer via Bernie Kraus=
e.
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
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