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Ian Rivers · March 16th, 2003, 11:08 AM

I'd like to know if I could get away with using a Professional CD or minidisk recorder out in the field, to do documentary filming outdoors. Or is it absolutely necessary to put out the big bucks for something like a Shure FP33 field mixer, which I intend to get in the future. Last question, the best price for the the Shure FP33 is at B&H. Does anyone know of a cheaper place.

Jeff Donald · March 16th, 2003, 12:03 PM

You can use either method for field recording and many of our members are using MD, DAT and portable CD recorders in the field. A field mixer sure can make life a little easier in the field, but it isn't absolutely necessary. I prefer Sound Devices mixers to the Sure mixers. They have a new, smaller mixer available in a month or so. They have some very innovative products and the quality of their products approach bullet proof.

You might want to use the search function in the upper right corner and search MD, field mixer etc. to get info from the numerous, past posts on this subject.

Nathan Gifford · March 16th, 2003, 08:33 PM

Plenty of people have used portable MD and DAT recorders. Synchronization is the general problem. Some people use a clap board to sync the audio.

Don Palomaki · March 17th, 2003, 04:52 AM

I use a MiniDisc. Works well. Sound Sync is not difficult provided you have someshort, sharp sound to synch on. Using a NLE with audio waveform display helps.

March 18th, 2003, 10:58 PM

Jeff, I was considering the Sound Devices line of mixers. You mentioned that SD was releasing a new, portable mixer. Please let me know any specifics about what you have heard or what you believe Sound Devices might be releasing.

Jeff Donald · March 19th, 2003, 05:25 AM

They have pictures and a few details available at the link I posted above (click on the Sound Devices link). I think it will be announced at NAB and ship a few weeks after (mid to late April).

March 16th, 2003, 11:08 AM	#1
Ian Rivers Tourist Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2	Sound recording I'd like to know if I could get away with using a Professional CD or minidisk recorder out in the field, to do documentary filming outdoors. Or is it absolutely necessary to put out the big bucks for something like a Shure FP33 field mixer, which I intend to get in the future. Last question, the best price for the the Shure FP33 is at B&H. Does anyone know of a cheaper place.

March 16th, 2003, 12:03 PM	#2
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	You can use either method for field recording and many of our members are using MD, DAT and portable CD recorders in the field. A field mixer sure can make life a little easier in the field, but it isn't absolutely necessary. I prefer Sound Devices mixers to the Sure mixers. They have a new, smaller mixer available in a month or so. They have some very innovative products and the quality of their products approach bullet proof. You might want to use the search function in the upper right corner and search MD, field mixer etc. to get info from the numerous, past posts on this subject. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

March 16th, 2003, 08:33 PM	#3
Nathan Gifford Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tickfaw, LA Posts: 1,217	Plenty of people have used portable MD and DAT recorders. Synchronization is the general problem. Some people use a clap board to sync the audio. __________________ Nathan Gifford Southern Cyclist Magazine & Productions For quick answers try our Search! To see me and Rob Lohman click here

March 19th, 2003, 05:25 AM	#6
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	They have pictures and a few details available at the link I posted above (click on the Sound Devices link). I think it will be announced at NAB and ship a few weeks after (mid to late April). __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

March 17th, 2003, 04:52 AM	#4
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,487	I use a MiniDisc. Works well. Sound Sync is not difficult provided you have someshort, sharp sound to synch on. Using a NLE with audio waveform display helps.

March 18th, 2003, 10:58 PM	#5
jukulu33 Posts: n/a	Jeff, I was considering the Sound Devices line of mixers. You mentioned that SD was releasing a new, portable mixer. Please let me know any specifics about what you have heard or what you believe Sound Devices might be releasing.