See advice below from other oral historians to a similar inquiry recently about equipment and suggested suppliers (although I haven't used these myself).

 

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Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2019 09:48:22 +0000
From: Rachael Thomas <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Digital recording equipment for use in oral history interviews

Hi everyone,

Auchindrain Township are looking to purchase new digital recording equipment for use in oral history interviews, including both an audio recorder and microphone. Ideally the equipment would be able to record in stereo using two external microphones, be able to record uncompressed PCM WAV files and have a USB connection. We often interview people whilst walking around our site so the equipment and any microphone needs to be portable and relatively weatherproof and (if possible) minimise wind noise as it can be pretty wild here in Argyll.

Does anyone have any suggestions or experience of similar equipment, or can suggest someone who does? Names of makes and models would be much appreciated.

Many thanks,

Rachael

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Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2019 11:24:50 +0100
From: Jeremy Ottevanger <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Digital recording equipment for use in oral history interviews

Hi Rachael,


I use (not for oral history) a Tascam DR-05 and it's superb. Dirt cheap
too. It has decent twin mics built in and can take an external one too,
but I think if you want to use two external mics you might need to go a
couple of models up to the DR-40, still under £140. I believe you have 2
XLRs/3.5mm jacks for external mics. But perhaps a single stereo mic on
the DR-05 will suffice. The built-in ones get great results anyway.


I can't comment on alternatives but people also swear by the Zoom recorders.


Hope this helps,


Jeremy


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On 04/04/2019 10:48, Rachael Thomas wrote:
> Hi everyone,
>
> Auchindrain Township are looking to purchase new digital recording
> equipment for use in oral history interviews, including both an audio
> recorder and microphone. Ideally the equipment would be able to record
> in stereo using two external microphones, be able to record
> uncompressed PCM WAV files and have a USB connection. We often
> interview people whilst walking around our site so the equipment and
> any microphone needs to be portable and relatively weatherproof and
> (if possible) minimise wind noise as it can be pretty wild here in
> Argyll.
>
> Does anyone have any suggestions or experience of similar equipment,
> or can suggest someone who does? Names of makes and models would be
> much appreciated.
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Rachael
>
> --
> Rachael Thomas
> Assistant Curator
> Auchindrain Township
> e. [log in to unmask]
> m. 07768685625
>
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Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2019 10:33:01 +0000
From: Richard Le Saux <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Digital recording equipment for use in oral history interviews

Hello,

Speak to the Oral History Society. There is some guidance on their website, but their accredited trainers have more in-depth guidance and suggest institutions to use the Zoom H5 as the benchmark.

Rgds,

Richard

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Hi Rachael,



I use (not for oral history) a Tascam DR-05 and it's superb. Dirt cheap too. It has decent twin mics built in and can take an external one too, but I think if you want to use two external mics you might need to go a couple of models up to the DR-40, still under £140. I believe you have 2 XLRs/3.5mm jacks for external mics. But perhaps a single stereo mic on the DR-05 will suffice. The built-in ones get great results anyway.



I can't comment on alternatives but people also swear by the Zoom recorders.



Hope this helps,



Jeremy



Dr Jeremy Ottevanger

Director, Sesamoid Consulting Limited



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On 04/04/2019 10:48, Rachael Thomas wrote:
Hi everyone,

Auchindrain Township are looking to purchase new digital recording equipment for use in oral history interviews, including both an audio recorder and microphone. Ideally the equipment would be able to record in stereo using two external microphones, be able to record uncompressed PCM WAV files and have a USB connection. We often interview people whilst walking around our site so the equipment and any microphone needs to be portable and relatively weatherproof and (if possible) minimise wind noise as it can be pretty wild here in Argyll.

Does anyone have any suggestions or experience of similar equipment, or can suggest someone who does? Names of makes and models would be much appreciated.

Many thanks,

Rachael

--
Rachael Thomas
Assistant Curator
Auchindrain Township
e. [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
m. 07768685625


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Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2019 12:03:00 +0100
From: Richard Leeming <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Digital recording equipment for use in oral history interviews

Hi Rachael

I use a Zoom H2N which is very good - it records stereo and in 4 channels should you every wish to do so.

https://www.gear4music.com/Recording-and-Computers/Zoom-H2n-Recorder/H87?gclid=Cj0KCQjw1pblBRDSARIsACfUG13A_uazpYijzO8a3jO552Lk-ZuLhAe6uL5kuTfZOGHbKiJuwpMFAuAaAlQSEALw_wcB <https://www.gear4music.com/Recording-and-Computers/Zoom-H2n-Recorder/H87?gclid=Cj0KCQjw1pblBRDSARIsACfUG13A_uazpYijzO8a3jO552Lk-ZuLhAe6uL5kuTfZOGHbKiJuwpMFAuAaAlQSEALw_wcB>

You will need a cover for the microphone to stop wind noise. I somehow managed to lose mine but a ‘dead cat’ is a widely available accessory and perhaps might be necessary for the wind conditions in Argyll - better than the standard foam cover.

https://www.deadcat.eu/en/windscreens-for-recorders/16-master-sound-wsr-zoom-h2n-8595656100027.html

The only reservation I have about the Zoom is that it needs to be mounted on a tripod or stand as if you hold it while interviewing someone the noise of your hand can be picked up by the internal microphones.

If you don’t want to buy a dedicated device there are a number of accessories that turn a smartphone into a recording device - a decent external microphone plugged into an iPhone or Android phone might suffice. Worth taking a look at Mark Blank-Settle’s twitter feeds and blog posts as he is the trainer for mobile journalism for the BBC and has helped BBC journalists use smartphones for audio and video reports:

https://twitter.com/MarcSettle

https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/academy/authors/28d49b93-3ca3-4863-913e-f768ac0961ee <https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/academy/authors/28d49b93-3ca3-4863-913e-f768ac0961ee>

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> On 4 Apr 2019, at 11:33, Richard Le Saux <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> Speak to the Oral History Society. There is some guidance on their website, but their accredited trainers have more in-depth guidance and suggest institutions to use the Zoom H5 as the benchmark.
>
> Rgds,
>
> Richard
>
> Richard Mark Le Saux
> Senior Keeper: Collections
> 4-5 Pavilion Buildings
> Brighton
> BN1 1EE
>
> 01273 292856
>
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> From: Museums Computer Group [mailto:[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>] On Behalf Of Jeremy Ottevanger
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> Subject: Re: [MCG] Digital recording equipment for use in oral history interviews
>
> Hi Rachael,
>
> I use (not for oral history) a Tascam DR-05 and it's superb. Dirt cheap too. It has decent twin mics built in and can take an external one too, but I think if you want to use two external mics you might need to go a couple of models up to the DR-40, still under £140. I believe you have 2 XLRs/3.5mm jacks for external mics. But perhaps a single stereo mic on the DR-05 will suffice. The built-in ones get great results anyway.
>
> I can't comment on alternatives but people also swear by the Zoom recorders.
>
> Hope this helps,
>
> Jeremy
>
> Dr Jeremy Ottevanger
> Director, Sesamoid Consulting Limited
>
> t: +44(0)1787 475 487
> m: +44(0)7865 887 887
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> twitter: @jottevanger
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> On 04/04/2019 10:48, Rachael Thomas wrote:
> Hi everyone,
>
> Auchindrain Township are looking to purchase new digital recording equipment for use in oral history interviews, including both an audio recorder and microphone. Ideally the equipment would be able to record in stereo using two external microphones, be able to record uncompressed PCM WAV files and have a USB connection. We often interview people whilst walking around our site so the equipment and any microphone needs to be portable and relatively weatherproof and (if possible) minimise wind noise as it can be pretty wild here in Argyll.
>
> Does anyone have any suggestions or experience of similar equipment, or can suggest someone who does? Names of makes and models would be much appreciated.
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Rachael
>
> --
> Rachael Thomas
> Assistant Curator
> Auchindrain Township
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Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2019 11:25:23 +0000
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Subject: Jobs at Culture24: Digital Programmes Manager & Coordinator

Dear all,

We're hiring for 2 positions in Culture24's friendly Brighton office! Both posts are focussed on our programmes of work building digital confidence, literacies, skills and capacity with and for museums, galleries, heritage sites and other cultural sector partners.

The first post, Digital Programmes Manager is a full time managerial role on a permanent contract; the Digital Programmes Coordinator job is a part time support role on a one year contract (with potential to renew).

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Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2019 11:32:16 +0000
From: Richard Le Saux <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Digital recording equipment for use in oral history interviews

Hello,

Good advice, especially around Zoom H2 which is also recommended by the Oral History Society. Any project which you intend to preserve for future generations should really be benchmarked against the Oral History Society guidelines. I believe that there is an extension that can be screwed into the Zoom models which stops the sound of hand movements on the main unit.

The blog mentioned below may be useful for collecting soundbites, but again the Oral History Society and British Library specifically warn against use of smartphones for a host of reasons https://www.ohs.org.uk/advice/getting-started/3/. I would strongly recommend you contacting the OHS. They could arrange for an accredited trainer to visit to discuss your project further. Best to adhere to sector benchmarks and best practice, especially if you want to lever any public funding into your project such as HLF money. It will also ensure that you are conforming to Benchmarks in Collections Care and by extension, the Arts Council’s Museum Accreditation standard.

Kind regards,

Richard

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From: Museums Computer Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Richard Leeming
Sent: 04 April 2019 12:03
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Subject: Re: [MCG] Digital recording equipment for use in oral history interviews

Hi Rachael

I use a Zoom H2N which is very good - it records stereo and in 4 channels should you every wish to do so.

https://www.gear4music.com/Recording-and-Computers/Zoom-H2n-Recorder/H87?gclid=Cj0KCQjw1pblBRDSARIsACfUG13A_uazpYijzO8a3jO552Lk-ZuLhAe6uL5kuTfZOGHbKiJuwpMFAuAaAlQSEALw_wcB

You will need a cover for the microphone to stop wind noise. I somehow managed to lose mine but a ‘dead cat’ is a widely available accessory and perhaps might be necessary for the wind conditions in Argyll - better than the standard foam cover.

https://www.deadcat.eu/en/windscreens-for-recorders/16-master-sound-wsr-zoom-h2n-8595656100027.html

The only reservation I have about the Zoom is that it needs to be mounted on a tripod or stand as if you hold it while interviewing someone the noise of your hand can be picked up by the internal microphones.

If you don’t want to buy a dedicated device there are a number of accessories that turn a smartphone into a recording device - a decent external microphone plugged into an iPhone or Android phone might suffice. Worth taking a look at Mark Blank-Settle’s twitter feeds and blog posts as he is the trainer for mobile journalism for the BBC and has helped BBC journalists use smartphones for audio and video reports:

https://twitter.com/MarcSettle

https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/academy/authors/28d49b93-3ca3-4863-913e-f768ac0961ee

https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/collegeofjournalism/authors/c643d2d4-b619-33fb-8ec1-1bb9864c0561



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On 4 Apr 2019, at 11:33, Richard Le Saux <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:

Hello,

Speak to the Oral History Society. There is some guidance on their website, but their accredited trainers have more in-depth guidance and suggest institutions to use the Zoom H5 as the benchmark.

Rgds,

Richard

Richard Mark Le Saux
Senior Keeper: Collections
4-5 Pavilion Buildings
Brighton
BN1 1EE

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From: Museums Computer Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jeremy Ottevanger
Sent: 04 April 2019 11:25
To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: [MCG] Digital recording equipment for use in oral history interviews

Hi Rachael,

I use (not for oral history) a Tascam DR-05 and it's superb. Dirt cheap too. It has decent twin mics built in and can take an external one too, but I think if you want to use two external mics you might need to go a couple of models up to the DR-40, still under £140. I believe you have 2 XLRs/3.5mm jacks for external mics. But perhaps a single stereo mic on the DR-05 will suffice. The built-in ones get great results anyway.

I can't comment on alternatives but people also swear by the Zoom recorders.

Hope this helps,

Jeremy


Dr Jeremy Ottevanger

Director, Sesamoid Consulting Limited



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On 04/04/2019 10:48, Rachael Thomas wrote:
Hi everyone,

Auchindrain Township are looking to purchase new digital recording equipment for use in oral history interviews, including both an audio recorder and microphone. Ideally the equipment would be able to record in stereo using two external microphones, be able to record uncompressed PCM WAV files and have a USB connection. We often interview people whilst walking around our site so the equipment and any microphone needs to be portable and relatively weatherproof and (if possible) minimise wind noise as it can be pretty wild here in Argyll.

Does anyone have any suggestions or experience of similar equipment, or can suggest someone who does? Names of makes and models would be much appreciated.

Many thanks,

Rachael

--
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Assistant Curator
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Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2019 13:40:38 +0100
From: Michael Hall <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Digital recording equipment for use in oral history interviews

Hi Rachael

The sky’s the limit with price on audio kit, if you can spend a little more you won’t regret it but it is a balancing act.

Recorders - Sound devices mix pre 3, whilst more expensive than the zooms etc is built for quality sound and durability, smaller than it looks, excellent preamps and analogue knobs for easy adjustments. https://www.sounddevices.com/product/mixpre-3/
Cheaper, the Zoom H4n has everything you need, xlr inputs, phantom power etc. I have an H4 has been reliable and good sound, some floor noise. The built in mics are adequate but only if you’re close to the subject, I tend to use an external mic. If I’d had the money would have gone for the Sound Devices because of the build and quality.
Mics are tricky to recommend as it depends on the environment you’re recording in ie inside or out as to what works best. I don’t have experience with these but for the price something like the Rode NTG2 would work well, especially outside with a decent fluffy and a pistol grip, rycote make good ones.
Finally you may want to think about how you’re sweetening the sound ie post production software, a bit of compression and eq will bring your recording levels up and give a richer fuller sound.

Best
Michael


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> On 4/04/2019, at 11:24 AM, Jeremy Ottevanger <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> I use (not for oral history) a Tascam DR-05 and it's superb. Dirt cheap too. It has decent twin mics built in and can take an external one too, but I think if you want to use two external mics you might need to go a couple of models up to the DR-40, still under £140. I believe you have 2 XLRs/3.5mm jacks for external mics. But perhaps a single stereo mic on the DR-05 will suffice. The built-in ones get great results anyway.
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> I can't comment on alternatives but people also swear by the Zoom recorders.
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>> On 04/04/2019 10:48, Rachael Thomas wrote:
>> Hi everyone,
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>> Auchindrain Township are looking to purchase new digital recording equipment for use in oral history interviews, including both an audio recorder and microphone. Ideally the equipment would be able to record in stereo using two external microphones, be able to record uncompressed PCM WAV files and have a USB connection. We often interview people whilst walking around our site so the equipment and any microphone needs to be portable and relatively weatherproof and (if possible) minimise wind noise as it can be pretty wild here in Argyll.
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>> Does anyone have any suggestions or experience of similar equipment, or can suggest someone who does? Names of makes and models would be much appreciated.
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>> Many thanks,
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>> Rachael
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Subject: Robot at the Collection

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