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Recorders for note taking - was (no subject)

To: Carl Clifford <>
Subject: Recorders for note taking - was (no subject)
From: Peter Shute <>
Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2013 03:35:09 +1000
Has anyone tried these small recorders in the wind? It would be disappointing 
if you couldn't hear your notes later because of wind rumble.

I'm also wondering if making voice notes ever spooks birds.

Peter Shute

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On 11/07/2013, at 3:04 AM, "Carl Clifford" <> wrote:

> Greg,
> 
> I have an oldish Sony ICD-B16 recorder. I have wondered how it would go for 
> recording notes while birding.  Must give it a go. My Sony only weighs about 
> 80gm with batteries and could be easily attached to bins with a couple of 
> elastic bands. It even has a curved back to allow it to easily on the bin 
> barrels. Must give it a go.
> Thanks for the heads up.
> 
> Carl Clifford
> 
> 
> On 10/07/2013, at 21:52, "Greg Little" <> wrote:
> 
>> BA
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Gooday, I recently watched a lady cleverly holding binoculars and a small
>> digital voice recorder at the same time, with both hands, and describing
>> details of a bird into the recorder while she watched it through the
>> binoculars. This seemed rather clever as she then did not have to take her
>> eyes off the bird while recording all the details. I on the other hand would
>> have had to take my eyes off the bird to write anything down in a note pad.
>> She then pointed the recorder at the bird and got a good enough record of
>> the call to identify the bird later. The lady used a slim black 3 year old
>> Sony digital recorder that cost less than $100. Has anyone had any recent
>> experiences with these type of devices and can they offer any advice on
>> models etc.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Thanking you
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Greg Little
>> 
>> 
>> 
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