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Re: Saying hello

Subject: Re: Saying hello
From: "Peter Shute" pshute2
Date: Sat Sep 21, 2013 2:07 pm ((PDT))
It's interesting that they use a small computer rather than a commercial 
recorder. Perhaps that's the only way to get the flexibility they require. I 
wonder how the recording quality compares.

It's not obvious how they've waterproofed the mic, which has an exposed furry 
cover. Perhaps just having it point downwards is enough.

Also interesting that they mention 80GB of recordings. Perhaps that page is a 
couple of years old, but even my M10 can take 36GB (although it has to be 
stereo and has to be continuous), and the recently announced PCM-D100 can take 
SDXC memory, which I believe is currently available up to 256GB.

I'm more interested to know how they analyse such long recordings.

Peter Shute

Sent from my iPad

On 21 Sep 2013, at 10:18 pm, "Flawn Williams" 
<<>> wrote:



For some inspiration in the long-form outdoor recording department, take a look 
at the "Autonomous Recording Units" built and deployed by Cornell University's 
Bioacoustics Research Program. Some of what they've done can be applied to DIY 
projects.

http://www.birds.cornell.edu/brp/hardware/autonomous-recording-units

--Flawn

On Sep 21, 2013, at 4:37 AM, 
<> wrote:

> 1a. Re: Saying hello
> Posted by: "Peter Shute" <> pshute2
> Date: Fri Sep 20, 2013 2:12 am ((PDT))
>
> Yes, but I assume these are functionally similar to what I use, but in a 
> waterproof and tamper proof box that can be chained to a tree. I keep the 
> recorder (M10) in a clip lock lunchbox, but haven't done much to protect the 
> mics. I rely on my ability to hide them well for security, and I don't go 
> very far away.
>
> I'd like to improve the protection to the point where I could leave it out 
> all night.
>
> Peter Shute











"While a picture is worth a thousand words, a 
sound is worth a thousand pictures." R. Murray Schafer via Bernie Krause.



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