Ryan,
This is just one way of recording, and a fairly bulky system at that
i.e. using 2 shotgun mics for stereo.
Check the naturerecordist archives for things like DIY Olson Wing,
DIY SASS.
XLR is not essential, many people manage very well with the smaller
recorders that Peter Shute suggested, and they are not as power hungry.
For myself, I have two basic rigs, a very lightweight one (Olympus
LS10) using plug-in-power Primo EM172 DIY mic rigs (excellent quality
and very inexpensive), the LS10s 2 x AA batteries will last 12
hours. And I also have a Sound Devices 702 recorder with XLR
connections and a variety of Sennheiser and Audio Technica mics. My
favorite mic rig is SASS which is excellent for ambient nature
recording.
Vicki Powys
Australia
http://www.caperteebirder.com
On 16/02/2013, at 5:57 AM, tankramjet wrote:
> Wow. Thanks for the advice!
>
> So, to summarize, here is what I got from all your input:
>
> 1. Build your system to accommodate xlr inputs.
> 2. Tascam DR-100 mkII is a good item, and if I had a larger budget,
> the tascam dr-680 would be awesome to have. (and I found the xlr
> jacks for my NT4 so that's good).
> 3. Since I am recording ambient noises, the NT4 will work, however
> what would be better would be 2 shotgun mics (ie: 2 Rode NTG2 $299
> each) so I can have : a) a bit more control over keeping out
> unwanted sounds like planes flying overhead. b) improve the stereo
> effect.
>
> 4. Regarding windsocks, For the NT4 their recommended accessories are:
>
> http://www.rodemic.com/accessories/deadkitten $25
> http://www.rodemic.com/accessories/blimp $299
>
> I'm going to call Rode this afternoon and ask if I need the blimp
> in order to use the dead kitten or if I can just stick the dead
> kitten directly on the mic somehow. What do you think I should get?
>
> I have used in the past a simple tripod with the mic mount that
> came with the NT4. I never seemed to have any problems with that,
> but I guess I could get a Mic stand shock mount (http://
> www.rodemic.com/accessories/sm4)kl) if you suggest it. It appears
> that the blimp has a shock mount built in so if I need the blimp, I
> don't have to also buy a shock mount.
>
> Did I miss anything?
>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
>
> --- In Ryan Logtenberg
> <> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Group!
>>
>> My last post was in 2005 under another username and now I'm getting
>> ready to take up my hobby of nature recording again. I was hoping I
>> could get some advice on my gear and upgrading it.
>>
>> Here's what I have:
>>
>> 1. Rhode NT-4 Mic (10 years old)
>> 2. Sony Minidisc (10 years old).
>>
>> software: Adobe audition
>>
>> I use a Mac computer now, so I'd like to replace my minidisc recorder
>> to something that is compatible with a mac for importing the files.
>> I'd also would prefer built in storage with the option to expand (ie:
>> SD card slot) but this is not a deal breaker if the built in storage
>> is enough.
>>
>> I also need to get some sort of wind sock (I always meant to have
>> one,
>> but didn't get the chance.). Need some advice on which one to get.
>>
>> The types of sounds I'd like to record include: ambient nightime
>> sounds (crickets, frogs, owls), ocean surf, rain, babbling
>> brooks. So
>> a stereo mic is obviously important. That is why I originally bought
>> the Rhode NT-4.
>>
>> Is my mic still relevant for recording CD quality sounds?
>>
>> My budget is $500. I was hoping for a recording device under $250.
>>
>> Thanks!
>> Ryan
>>
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