While I agree with you its better to use external microphones where you
can I don't agree that good quality recordings can't be made with a
recorders' built-in microphone facilities and it very much depends on
the recording application or scenario involved.
I made an extremely good recording using the built-in microphones on my
Olympus DM4 recorder wrapped in a windsock and placed in my shirt pocket
whilst walking about the local supermarket making my purchases and I
made another whilst sitting in a nice cosyeatery.
If you're doing a Podcast from your desktop then built-in microphones
may well do the trick and I'mve used them in the past on my Zoom H1
which I prefer to use for that kind of work unless I'm sitting in front
of the computer with the Blue Yeti, a Pop Filter and a Shockmount.
On 7/07/2016 11:17 PM, Andy wrote:
Hi Kelbie.
I have an Olympus DS 50 and have made rather nice recordings from my
farm, with all the animal sounds etc.
#It's pointless trying to record a good quality recording, using only
an in-built microphone on a hand held recorder!
I purchased a pair of BSM 90 Binaural microphones, which clip onto my
clothing. I think they were about £60, but the quality is fantastic,
and I've actually done a couple of out and about podcasts using this
set-up and I've been delighted with the quality.
So my advice is to look at a paire of binaural clip-on microphones.
Very best wishes.
Andy.
----- Original Message ----- From: "kelby carlson"
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Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2016 1:16 PM
Subject: Recording While Moving Around
All,
This is a rather basic question, but I haven't been able to find a
good solution. When using a digital recorder to record an environment,
sometimes I need to move around while doing so. Holding the recorder
in one hand is not always the best way to do it. Furthermore,
sometimes I need to move the recorder just slightly for various
reasons. When doing so with an internal microphone, the recorder will
catch the touch of my hand on the device; the pickup of the sound is
quite noticeable. Unfortunately the recorder i am using (Olympus DM-4)
has a tiny carrying case, but it can't readily be attached to anything
and it obscures all of the buttons.
Any suggestions anyone has would be much appreciated.
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