As far as I can see with toying with mine, it does not take a 3.5mm microphone
input.
I agree about the handling noise with this unit. Both it and the Tascam DR-40
are very noise sensitive due, I believe, to the nature of the plastic cases?
But on a tripod or just set down on a surface, this problem goes away. I have
found I can hand hold them quietly as long as I pay attention to not moving my
hands around on the unit as I record. Of course, with XLR mics plugged in this
problem is non-existent.
Disappointed to hear about the durability of the switches. I'll have to pay
attention to that and be gentle with mine.
Interestingly, my beef with it is the "feel" of the XLR receptacles. I also
own the Tascam DR-40 which although it is a little noisier feels much better
designed. The XLR receptacles on the 40 have a very reassuring click as you
plug them in and the push button release tabs easily release the microphones.
The receptacles on the DR-100mkii are much less precise. XLR plugs don't "click
in" and the release tab doesn't seem to make it any easier to get them in or
out.
I think a Tascam DR-40 x DR100 hybrid would be perfect. The sound performance
of the DR-100 with the ergonomics of the DR-40 would be a real winner.
And yes, the Marantz PMD-661mkii is probably a better recorder.....and it darn
well better be at 250% of the price. The Sound Devices 722 is probably a
better recorder than both of those. ;-)
Chris
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wrote:
Hello everybody!
I bought a Tascam DR100mkII to get the low input noise that David talked
about. But I am seriously considering to send it back!
I cannot find a 3,5 mm mic input and I cannot find a menu setting about
PlugInPower.
Does that mean that it doesn't have a 3,5 mm input providing PIP??
(As I am thinking of sending it back, I have not opened the manual. I have not
found any specs on the web telling about a 3,5 mm input.)
Also, when using it with the internal microphones, the handling noise is
terrible. The smallest little scratch with your fingers on the recorder body,
is very audibly transferred to the mic's. I even doubt it can be used with a
tripod at the gains that nature recordists may need, unless the whole recorder
is mounted with rubber bands.
Comments??
Klas.
Telinga Microphones, Botarbo,
S-748 96 Tobo, Sweden.
Phone & fax int + 295 310 01
email:
website: www.telinga.com
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