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Portable recording devices
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paigan0
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Re: Portable recording devices
WerkSpace wrote: Today, I ordered the F6.
Sweet!
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WerkSpace
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Joined: Tue Mar 17, 2015 11:19 pm Posts: 1783 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Re: Portable recording devices
I downloaded the AmbiSonic app for the Zoom F6. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AmbisonicsI'm very interested in the Rode NT-SF1 AmbiSonic Microphone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_9YX81sNJYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4H9WTdV4Ewpaigan0 wrote: WerkSpace wrote: Today, I ordered the F6.
Sweet!
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Big George Waters
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Re: Portable recording devices
I am sooooooooooooo behind the times, for many many years my go to portable machine was the - I think - Marantz PMD 650 ???? maybe - anyhow, it was a small two track portable cassette machine with DBX noise reduction, used that with an external batt pwd pre-amp, and a stereo head audio technica microphone, recorded a ton of concerts [with bands permission and blessings] and had real good results with it. [I seem to think I got mine towards the end of that series production run, as cassette was being phased out for digital] Later on, I got the digital version of the Marantz PMD series machines, but even that is still ancient by todays standards. I'm definately looking for a superior audio quality field recording machine [I came across a portable DAT many years ago, what I fool I was to pass on that...] so I will be re-reading and researching all the devices recommended here in this thread... *I know I have an older Zoom 4 track that's like the size of a small calculator, but it was far too complicated for me to be able to figure out. I should see if my old Nagra 1 track 1/4in machine from the late 1960s [??] still powers up, that thing was incredible when it came to sound quality !!
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WerkSpace
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Re: Portable recording devices
The Zoom F6 arrived. https://zoomcorp.com/en/ca/handheld-vid ... orders/f6/I've tested it with several of my studio microphones. I'm very impressed with it so far. - I'm powering it with a Sony NP-F970 (6.6 Amp) battery. - I've ordered the Sony MDR7506 PRO Stereo Headphones for it. - As well as a PEAK DESIGN slide lite camera strap to tote it around. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3kdwSGiqQc
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Thu Nov 26, 2020 10:07 pm |
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AnDroiD
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Joined: Mon Feb 22, 2010 12:42 pm Posts: 2536 Location: Jersey
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Re: Portable recording devices
I have had the Sony MDR7506 for 9 yrs and the only thing that wore out was the vinyl coating on the ear cushions. Then I smashed the 1/8" plug a few weeks ago. I have to solder a new one on (tiny) but I bought a new pair - same price as 9yrs ago $99. Seems they're still a best seller at Guitar Center and I love them for Stick practice (and everything else). I miss the softness of the vinyl-less ear cushions!
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grozoeil
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Re: Portable recording devices
FYI, I decided on the Zoom H8. I'll let you know how it works for the Stick and as an computer interface in a few weeks!
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WerkSpace
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Joined: Tue Mar 17, 2015 11:19 pm Posts: 1783 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Re: Portable recording devices
My Sony MDR7506 headphones arrived. I love them, with the exception of the 10' coil cord. I'm going to replace this cord with a 1/8" 3.5mm headphone jack, so that I can use whatever length of patch cord that I desire. I've also tested my Westone in-ear monitors on the Zoom F6 and they are very comparable to the Sony headset. https://westoneaudio.com/universal-series/um-pro-seriesI use the Rode NT1A Studio mic for recording, but ordered the Rode NTG5 for outdoor use. I like these mics because of the very low 'self noise' when no sound is being recorded. http://www.rode.com/microphones/nt1-ahttps://www.rode.com/microphones/ntg5BTW - the replacement ear cushions are very inexpensive. I replaced the cushions on my Shure SRH240 headset this week for the total cost of $8 CAD. AnDroiD wrote: I have had the Sony MDR7506 for 9 yrs and the only thing that wore out was the vinyl coating on the ear cushions. Then I smashed the 1/8" plug a few weeks ago. I have to solder a new one on (tiny) but I bought a new pair - same price as 9yrs ago $99. Seems they're still a best seller at Guitar Center and I love them for Stick practice (and everything else). I miss the softness of the vinyl-less ear cushions!
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WerkSpace
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Joined: Tue Mar 17, 2015 11:19 pm Posts: 1783 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Re: Portable recording devices
The Rode NTG5 mic arrived and I tested it with the Zoom F6 field recorder. It sounds great. I had a small issue with one of the accessories. The PG2-R (pistol grip shock mount) was missing a bushing in the swivel mechanism. This caused the swivel adjustment to not work properly. (i.e. the 1/4" steel bolt was passing thru a 3/8" brass hole). I fixed this issue by cutting a section of a common plastic disposable pen and fabricating my own bushing. I'm satisfied with the repair. I'm very happy with the Zoom F6 so far. I replaced the heavy 10' coiled cord on my Sony MDR7506 headphones with a lightweight UGreen flat patch cable and phone jack on the headset. https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00LM0U8MW
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WerkSpace
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Joined: Tue Mar 17, 2015 11:19 pm Posts: 1783 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Re: Portable recording devices
My next purchase for the Zoom F6 field recorder will be the Rode NT-SF1 Ambisonic mic. Here's a video of how to set it up with my favorite Digital Audio Workstation, Reaper. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swz3TjSrTeQhttps://www.reaper.fm/
_________________ #404 Stick - (1978) Angico hard wood. #6460 Railboard - Black with glow inlays.
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