Voice only recorders?

Denny Kyser · February 10th, 2008, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Pat Reddy

I have the Sony PCM d50 and like it a lot. I will be using it for field stereo (nature sounds), some music recording, and voice over work. The built in mics are very good, and the preamps are strong so the mic sensitivity is high and noise is low.

I strongly suggest getting the deadcat or muff that goes with it. It cuts down on popping (voice overs) and greatly reduces wind noise. Without it you will get wind noise even carrying it across a room.

It's very easy to use as well.

Pat

Thanks Pat, are you using any external mics? I am thinking about ordering one tomorrow with this external mic
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=223940&is=REG

Bill Pryor · February 10th, 2008, 03:16 PM

I use the MicroTrack. I first bought the Marantz 660 (I think that's what it was, the small one), but it was way too noisy. I sent it back and got the Microtrack. You just plug it in, drag and drop the files. I got a couple of XLR-to-1/4' short cables to deal with the no-XLR issue. The quality is very good, but bring all menu-driven, it's a bit user unfriendly at first. Also, it has an internal rechargeable battery. I've never run it down while recording, but in most cases I've been able to plug into AC. I've used a variety of mics with it, including a Sennheiser MKH60, an old Sony shotgun, a Sennheiser G2 wireless, an old wired Sennheiser lav and even the stereo mic that's supplied with the recorder.

Alexandru Petrescu · February 11th, 2008, 05:47 PM

Some other more recently announced:

Dynasonic PDR-1
Tascam DR-1
Yamaha Pocketrack 2G
Olympus LS-10

Alex

Denny Kyser · February 11th, 2008, 06:13 PM

I ordered the Sony, will be here tomorrow, will let you know my thoughts.
Denny

Pat Reddy · February 12th, 2008, 12:09 AM

Hi Denny. I have used the Rode Videomic with the PCM-D50, and it sounds good. Hope you enjoy the Sony.

Pat

February 11th, 2008, 06:13 PM	#19
Denny Kyser Major Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Warren, Pa Posts: 785	I ordered the Sony, will be here tomorrow, will let you know my thoughts. Denny __________________ 2 Canon XF305's Kyser Photography www.kyserphoto.com

February 10th, 2008, 03:16 PM	#17
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	I use the MicroTrack. I first bought the Marantz 660 (I think that's what it was, the small one), but it was way too noisy. I sent it back and got the Microtrack. You just plug it in, drag and drop the files. I got a couple of XLR-to-1/4' short cables to deal with the no-XLR issue. The quality is very good, but bring all menu-driven, it's a bit user unfriendly at first. Also, it has an internal rechargeable battery. I've never run it down while recording, but in most cases I've been able to plug into AC. I've used a variety of mics with it, including a Sennheiser MKH60, an old Sony shotgun, a Sennheiser G2 wireless, an old wired Sennheiser lav and even the stereo mic that's supplied with the recorder.

February 11th, 2008, 05:47 PM	#18
Alexandru Petrescu Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Paris, France Posts: 42	Some other more recently announced: Dynasonic PDR-1 Tascam DR-1 Yamaha Pocketrack 2G Olympus LS-10 Alex

February 12th, 2008, 12:09 AM	#20
Pat Reddy Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 288	Hi Denny. I have used the Rode Videomic with the PCM-D50, and it sounds good. Hope you enjoy the Sony. Pat