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Re: What has the lowest Noise Floor for an all in one recorder?

Subject: Re: What has the lowest Noise Floor for an all in one recorder?
From: "Kevin Colver" kjcolver
Date: Mon Oct 21, 2013 7:05 pm ((PDT))
The internal memory is 4 hours.  Insert a 16 gig Sony Memory Stick POR-HG D=
uo and set the preferences to record on the disk instead of the internal me=
mory.  I record at 24 bit on this.

I notice the Sony D50 now costs more than when I purchased it a few years a=
go.  I hope it's still the same machine and can still record the 16 hours l=
ike mine.  The Sony D-1 can't record more than 4 hours, no matter what size=
 memory disk you put in.

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-PRO-HG-Memory-Stick-MSHX16A/dp/B003F8UWV6/ref=3D=
sr_1_5?ie=3DUTF8&qid=3D1382407340&sr=3D8-5&keywords=3Dmemory+stick+duo+pro

Kevin


On Oct 21, 2013, at 6:29 PM, <> wrote:

>
> Hi Keven
> How do you get 16hrs of recording with a D50. I thought the 4 hours was t=
he maximum continuous recording time or is this different when using a comp=
act disk?
> As for as internal mics, I'm happy with the D50 internal mics which I use=
 when on holidays. I get better results using external mic's. A pair of Tel=
inga EM 23's are small, light, simple using PIP and will record for hours
> Cheers
> David
>
>
>
> ---In  <=
> wrote:
>
> I use a pair of PCM D50s for field recordings.  They've been doing great =
for years.  I also have a PCM D1 that is very fickle, sometimes gives out o=
n me, and is not my favorite.  (Anyone want to buy a D-1?)  With a 16gig di=
sk and 4 new AA batteries I can leave the D50 recorder out in the evening a=
nd retrieve it the next day with 16 hours of sounds.  I purchased a square =
foot of microphone foam and cut and super-glued it into a D50 sized box.  I=
 slide the recorder into this foam box for wind protection and cover the wh=
ole thing with some thin fake fur.  This cuts most wind noise but not high =
winds.  It also doesn't eliminate raindrop pounding sounds if rain strikes =
the recorder.  For good sounds in the rain you will need to have something =
above that will not make weird sounds when struck by rain which will also p=
rotect the recorder completely from the water.
>
> I'm currently working on frogs and toads.  The D50 works well if placed 1=
-4 meters from the sound source, although it captures sounds from further a=
way.  Place your recorder to capture a nice stereo ambience if possible.  I=
 tend to set the record level at 6-7, then boost it further in the studio i=
f needed.
>
> I used to have three recorders but one disappeared one night along the Me=
xican border.  I suppose a coyote or immigrant walked off with it in the ni=
ght.  You might need to find ways to hide or camo your equipment, putting i=
t into stealth mode.
>
> Kevin Colver
>
>
> On Oct 20, 2013, at 6:25 PM,  wrote:
>
>>
>> Anyone know what all-in-one recorder has the lowest noise floor which ca=
n be used for pro-audio?
>>
>> I am a one man team when comes to recording. I don't have the luxury to =
spend a lot of time setting up my equipment and carrying a lot of extra gea=
r. A tripod, batteries, the recorder, and some sort of wind screen is all I=
 am usually able to bring. I record low ambient sounds and noises in nature=
, cities, and anywhere else I am lead too.
>>
>> I currently have been using an Olympus LS-100 with it's on-board mics, I=
 think the recordings mostly turn out well, but am hoping to find something=
 with even less noise for recording.
>>
>> I know most here are familiar with the reviews from wingfieldaudio.com. =
The Sony PCM D50 currently is listed as the lowest noise all-in-one recorde=
r. Problem, this recorder is already 5 years old and has already hit it's e=
nd of life support from Sony, but if it's the best for this class then it w=
ill have to do.
>>
>> I know the Sony PCM D100 is out in other places then the US, but at a $1=
000 or more, it's too much out of my price range at this time.
>>
>> I know Zoom isn't known for quite recordings, but anyone know anything a=
bout the Zoom h6 with it's on board X/Y mics? Zoom claims the H6 now has an=
 "ultra" low noise preamp, but I have yet to see any data to prove or dis-p=
rove this. The Upside is the H6 is a new model and has room for me to grow =
with XLR connectors in the future if I ever go in that direction.
>>
>> I appreciate anyone's thought's or opinions to this.
>>
>
>
>









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