Re: Settings on Olympus LS-12 with AT2022 to minimize noise

[madl74]

> Please take note of this very important list:
> Avisoft Bioacoustics - Microphone Input Noise Comparison http://www.aviso=
ft.com/recordertests.htm

There are two question going in this thread - the best kit and the best
settings. the problem with comparison tests is that they only show one
setup, in this case a 150ohm input resistive impedance.

The actual impedance of a mic can vary from a few ohms to a few Kohms and
this can swing the overall signal/noise levels quite widely. For optimum
settings on a particular rig, in a particular location, the only answer
comes from a experimental set of levels by judging using ears.

The other factor is what type of system noise is most annoying. In a windy=

woodland or near moving water, LF noise gets well drowned but the hiss leve=
l
sings through. On treeless and windless locations LF noise can also be
disturbing, so it is best to know how your rig settings respond by
listening.

David Brinicombe