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Date: Mon Apr 3, 2017 12:57 pm ((PDT))
Thanks from me also. I've narrowed it down to:Audio Technica 2020/8022 and
Rode Nt4.
Martin
On 3 Apr 2017 19:07, "Jim Mooney [naturerecordists]" <
> wrote:
>
>
> Thanks again for all the advice all. After reading everything over and
> considering I ordered a pair of the the clippy EM172s from micbooster. =
I
> will experiment with these and go from there.
>
> Take care,
>
> Jim
>
>
>
> On Mar 24, 2017, at 11:26 AM, Gregory O'Drobinak =
t
> [naturerecordists] <> wrote:
>
>
> Jim:
>
> I did a search on the B&H site and found this:
> https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1211979-REG/azden_
> smx_30_stereo_mono_switchable_video.html/prm/alsVwDtl
>
> I have no personal experience with this, but the reviews indicate that it
> may work for your needs. I think that B&H has a good return policy if you
> don't like it, but you should check with them.
>
> This looks like a very good solution for your application:
> https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1082671-REG/rode_
> svmx_stereo_video_mic_x.html/prm/alsVwDtl
>
> It has excellent specs and very low self-noise, which would make it usefu=
l
> for recording quiet nature areas. It is not cheap, but you don't get
> something for nothing. Remember that . ;>}
> However, it appears to be the same price as a Rode NT-4, so if you could
> afford that, buy this SVMX mic instead. Much better specs and it is compa=
ct.
>
> One thing that is very important to consider is shock mounts and wind
> protection.
> Both of these mics have that to some degree, but you may have to augment
> that, depending on the conditions where you are recording. Experience wil=
l
> show you the way.
>
> Note that both of these mics are made to mount on the hot shoe of cameras=
,
> so you may need an adapter to mount them on a tripod, mic stand or a ligh=
t
> stand. There are adapters available for boom poles as well.
>
> The only stereo one-point mic that I personally have found to be good is
> the Audio Technica BP4025. It needs good blimping to take care of wind
> noise, but it has excellent performance in the field. Here is the link:
> https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/602082-REG/Audio_
> Technica_BP4025_BP4025_X_Y_Stereo_Field.html
>
> The only problem with the last mic is that it requires phantom power and
> has XLR connectors. You will find this to be the case with any good quali=
ty
> mic that you find.
> That won't work with the recorder that you have, so you either need to ad=
d
> and external preamp (pricey & bulky) or upgrade your recorder. The minimu=
m
> I would commend is the Tascam DR-70D. It supports four channel recording =
(4
> XLRs with phantom) and has good low noise preamps for less than $300. It =
is
> part of my 'grab & go' rig, light weight and compact. I use an external U=
SB
> power brick when using phantom power, especially for four mics, since 4 A=
A
> cells don't last for more than about 1.5 hours.
>
> As always, read the reviews, talk to the folks where you plan to buy it (=
I
> recommend B&H) and then try it. Perhaps you can try the Azden and give us=
a
> review of your experiences with it.
>
> So that's all I have to say on this subject.
> Personally, I think your best bang for the buck is to go the DIY route
> because it is very inexpensive, light weight, and low-noise. Plus you wil=
l
> have the satisfaction of having built something that you can modify and
> improve upon to suit your needs.
>
> Good luck to you and Ciao!
>
> - Gregory
>
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Mar 23, 2017, at 7:29 PM, Jim Mooney [naturerecordi=
sts]
> <> wrote:
>
>
>
> I'll add to the question by asking: other than a pair of EM172 based
> mics, what's the next stereo mic the group would recommend? I'm thinking=
a
> single point mic like a NT-4 or something. Not top of the line but best
> bang for the buck.
>
> Be well,
>
>
> Jim
>
>
>
> On 03/23/2017 04:18 PM, Matt Rogalsky [naturerecordis=
ts]
> wrote:
>
>
>
> Check out LOM mics (by Jon=E1=9A Gruska), well built and very good specs.=
I
> have a pair of the =93U=9Ai Pro=94 and they are quite excellent for all k=
inds of
> field recording.
> Not too expensive =97 the Pro pair are 120 Euro, the others 90.
>
> https://lom.audio/product/usi/
> https://lom.audio/product/usi-pro/
>
> Unfortunately they are out of stock most of the time but if you join the
> mailing list you=92ll get occasional announcements of new batches you can
> pre-order=85 if you=92re quick about it!
>
> Here are some frogs recorded last week on Gabriola Island, BC
> <https://www.dropbox.com/s/id5iz2j1fxe89a2/Gabriola%20Frogs%20edit%20Marc=
h%2018%202017.aif?dl=3D1> (DropBox
> link).
>
> Gruska also makes some other really interesting stuff. Check out his
> devices for sonifying magnetic fields.
>
>
> On Mar 21, 2017, at 10:04 PM, micro Phonic [nature=
recordists]
> <> wrote:
>
> Would appreciate any advice on getting a stereo mic for Roland R05. For
> soundscape work, mainly water river, shorelines. Something in the $200
> bracket.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
"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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