[youthradioleaders] equipment question

[judy fiestal]

hi all-
i was curious about the h4 zoom that doug suggests. after reading about the low hum that the led
generates i was not too keen on buying one. doug- hasn't that hum been a problem for you?
judy
kboo youth collective
portland, or.


--- Doug Mitchell <DMitchell at npr.org> wrote:

> Hi everyone:
>   Interesting.  I'm contributing to this conversation by forwarding an
> e-mail from my Next Gen technical advisor.  I get this question 3 or 4
> times a week via e-mails and/or phone calls.."What gear should I get?"
> Tom Krymkowski (my advisor) and I have been talking for a while about
> how to synthesize that question into something that makes sense to
> people in a variety of circumstances.
> 
>   Comments would be most appreciated.
> 
> Doug
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> ----A "standard" field kit would include:
>  
> Marantz PMD660 Digital Recorder - $500
> ElectroVoice RE50N/D-B Dynamic Microphone - $180
> Sony MDR-7506 Headphones - $100
> 2 x 1GB CompactFlash (CF) Cards - $60 ($30 each)
> 6' XLR Male to XLR female Mic Cable - $13
>  
> Total "Standard Kit" - $853  (Not including Carrying Case)
>  
> This is the setup you'd find at NPR and most Public Radio stations that
> are using flash recorders.  I'm not happy with the headphone jack on the
> PMD660, and it's a little expensive a kit for most journalists starting
> out.  But the recorder is more rugged overall and is the most widely
> used configuration.
>  
>  
> I've also come up with a configuration for freelancers and journalist
> students who want to buy their own gear.  I would still recommend the
> ElectroVoice Microphone and the Sony Headphones, but if cost is THE
> deciding factor I could get by with the recommendations below.
>  
> Here's my "Starter Kit":
>  
> Zoom H4 Digital Recorder - $300
> Audio-Technica AT804 Dynamic Microphone - $90
> Sony MDR-V150 Headphones - $14
> 2 x 2GB Secure Digital (SD) Cards - $34 ($17 each)
> 5' XLR Male to XLR female Mic Cable - $10
>  
> Total "Starter Kit" - $448  (Not including Carrying Case)
>  
> The Zoom H4 records great sound, but is a little more delicate and
> wouldn't survive a fall as well as the Marantz.  But for the money it's
> easier to replace if that were to happen.
>  
>  
> Finally here's what I own personally.  It takes advantage of the best of
> both worlds, and sits in between the two kits above in price.  I think
> spending the money on a good microphone and headphones are important.
> Plus, the recorders may change, but I've already had my mic and cans for
> over 10 years.
>  
> 
> 
> 
> 
> My "Personal Kit":
>  
> Zoom H4 Digital Recorder - $300
> ElectroVoice RE50/B Dynamic Microphone - $160  (RE50N/D-B slightly
> better and recommended above)
> Sony MDR-7506 Headphones - $100
> 2 x 2GB Secure Digital (SD) Cards - $34 ($17 each)
> 5' XLR Male to XLR female Mic Cable - $10
>  
> Total "Personal Kit" - $604  (Not including Carrying Case)
>  
>  
> The software I can recommend is Adobe Audition 2.0.  It's used by
> reporters and in stations all over the world.  The downside is that it's
> PC only.  The jury is still out on a decent audio app for the Mac with
> the same feature/cost ratio.  Soundtrack Pro is probably the best one
> out there, but it only comes packaged with Final Cut Pro.  You didn't
> say what type of computers you had - but I can suggest other options if
> we have to.
>  
> As far as a vendor, I swear by B&H (www.bhphotovideo.com).  Sweetwater,
> Full Compass, or BSW are also fine options if you already have accounts
> with them.  I'll forward you my Reporter's Kit wish list from B&H so you
> can see prices and further descriptions of everything to compare.
>  
> I hope this helps get you started.  Any further questions can be sent my
> way.
> 
>   
> 
>                 
>        
> -----Original Message-----
> From: youthradioleaders-bounces at lists.prx.org
> [mailto:youthradioleaders-bounces at lists.prx.org] On Behalf Of Laura
> Wenzel
> Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2007 2:33 PM
> To: youthradioleaders at lists.prx.org
> Subject: Re: [youthradioleaders] equipment question
> 
> We use the Olympus Digital Voice Recorder WS-100. We bought them for
> $100 
> about a year ago and they've gone down in price since then. I've never
> used 
> a minidisc, so don't know how the quality compares, but I'm happy with
> the 
> quality we get. We've recorded at meetings, at outdoor rallies, even
> keynote 
> addresses from the middle of the audience, and everything is clear. I
> don't 
> recall how many hours we can record, but it is at least 30. The best
> thing 
> is that it connects to the computer through a USB port, so there are no 
> cables or other software we have to deal with. The battery seems to last
> 
> forever.
> 
> Laura Wenzel
> Pa'lante, Inc.
> 919 619-1023
> www.palanteprogram.org
> PO Box 17212
> Chapel Hill, NC 27516-7212
> 
> 
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