Sound recording device

GaryJ wrote on 3/28/2006, 5:29 PM

any suggestions on a device to use for recording sound independent of my video camera? Just a beginner so not looking with a unlimited budget. Looking to add some captured sound independent of the video, some outdoor sounds and some voices captured from indoors. Thanks for the input.

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Chienworks wrote on 3/28/2006, 7:02 PM

Check out the SONY MiniDisc Walkman recorders. Excellent quality, very portable, runs for days on a single AA battery, can record over 70 minutes on a single disc.

Only problem with the cheaper models is that you have to transfer in real-time analog to get it into the computer. More expensive newer models can do a direct file transfer through USB.

TLF wrote on 3/28/2006, 9:42 PM

Definitely a MiniDisc recorder. Forget MP3 Recorders! The quality of ATRAC (MiniDisc) is extraordinary.

Also, get a good microphone, the best you can. Cheap mics sound horrible, but a good one (I use a Rode NT3) sounds incredible, offering a full 20-20kHz frequency response.

In the UK paid (several years ago now) about £250 for my recorder and mic. Still going strong!

Good Luck

Worley

IanG wrote on 3/28/2006, 11:21 PM

Or you could use you video camera and just use the audio. When you're previewing your footage it's worth making a note of any useful audio, even if the video isn't.

Ian G.

GaryJ wrote on 4/2/2006, 3:19 PM

Thanks so much for the input ! much appreciated!