Hi All,
As everyone says that there is lots of different audio recording kit at the
moment with prices to suit each budget. We use the Edirol R09 and Fenella I
think that is a machine that has been used within the National Trust. But
it is slightly more pricey although I hear a new cheaper version is just
being brought out.
I completely agree with Paul's comments and think the H2 is also fantastic
but not particularly user friendly - although the new models might have
changed - and for the cost really worth it.
Normal dictaphones aren't brilliant
To get any kit advice - you can speak to Andrew Hingley who works at HHB.
He can talk through all the different price options to suit all budgets. If
he gives you a quote and you find it cheaper online he will match it. Also
they do also let you try out some kit as well - so that's an option too.
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If you're looking at Olympus prices, my first choice would be the Zoom
H2.
It's not a voice recorder, but a studio quality stereo audio recorder.
It
actually contains FOUR built-in microphones, arranged as two X-Y stereo
pairs, one set at 90 degrees for a fairly narrow sound stage, the other
at a
wider 120 degrees. You can use either pair, both combined, or all four
recorded to separate tracks for old-fashioned "quad" recordings, or for
later mixing. That makes it very versatile. The sound is accurate, too.
I've
used mine to record professional quality audio for video work. It
performs
amazingly well for its price.
There are now direct competitors from Edirol, Korg, M-Audio, etc. but
the
Zoom still stands out for price and versatility.
Something like this is all you'll need if you just want to record
ambient
sound with birdsong. If you want to zoom in on a particular bird,
you'll
need either shotgun or parabolic mics, which get expensive.
Best wishes,
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Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 2:24 PM
Subject: Sound recording device
Dear all,
I'm looking for a sound-recording device (probably a Dictaphone) to be
used by children for recording birdsong and other natural sounds in the
park. My key requirements are:
- affordable (I'd like to buy four)
- records relatively good quality sound (perhaps with a
compatible directional microphone)
- easy to use
- digital
- records in MP3 format
Does anyone have any recommendations?
Thanks for your help.
Best wishes,
Fenella
Fenella Hunt
Learning Officer
Osterley Park and House
Jersey Road
Isleworth
Middlesex
TW7 4RB
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