From: Hector Centeno ()
Date: May 6, 2008
Subject:
Re: Advice on hardware: zoom h2 + okm2?
I've been doing some binaural recordings with in-ear microphones but I
find the cavity effect ("canned" sound) created by the ear's pinnae to
be annoying and very difficult to EQ. Is this a normal thing that has
to be dealt with when doing in-ear recordings or is just the design of
my microphones or even my own ears? Recordings done with the mics out
of the ears sound spectrally well balanced and natural.
Cheers,
Hector
On Mon, May 5, 2008 at 10:07 AM, David Mooney/Maxine Heller
wrote:
> I have used OKMs for urban field recording for years with a portable
> minidisc recorder and the results have always been good. They pick up
> distant quiet sounds quite well and the directional information, even with
> the compressed MD format, is impressive. Their only drawback is sensitivity
> to wind. Someone on this list suggested wearing a wool stocking cap, but I
> haven't tried that yet.
>
> As for the recorder, the new kid on the block might be worth a look. The
> current (May) issue of Electronic Musician reviews the Sony PCM-D50 This
> looks like a good deal for the price (approx 500USD), certainly better than
> their PCM-D1 at over 1800USD. I'm giving it a hard look to replace the
> minidisc recorder. If anyone's tried the PCM-D50, I'd welcome some feedback.
>
>
>
> At 12:41 PM 5/1/2008, you wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I was thinking about getting some hardware to make some field recordings,
> > as also recordings in general. Apparently a very hip combination these
> > days is the Zoom H2 recorder (http://www.zoom.co.jp/english/products/h2/)
> > + the Soundman Okm2 binaural mics (can't find a good link). I would like
> > to ask you experienced people:
> >
> > - I want to do some normal on-the-street recordings, not necessarily
> > audiophile high-end material (but also not low budget). portability is
> > also an issue. Is this setup right?
> > - as someone told me, the Okm aren't indicated to record a concert, but
> > very good for other cases. has anyone tried them? But the h2 seems to be
> > good enough for all kinds of recordings, right?
> > - I didn't read any bad remarks about the h2, is there anything else to
> > consider? Do you know any other alternatives to this setup - being in the
> > same price range, and ease of use?
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Joćo Pais
> >
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