Re: [mou-net] Recording calls

2021-06-09 Thread Tom Gilde
Thanks! I’ll admit that I’m a little taken aback at all the knowledge of the MOU members - thanks again to all. Tom > On Jun 9, 2021, at 2:10 PM, MJH wrote: > > I'll add a recommendation for a very flexible and quality unit: the Zoom > H5. It comes default with stereo microphones which are

Re: [mou-net] Recording calls

2021-06-09 Thread MJH
I'll add a recommendation for a very flexible and quality unit: the Zoom H5. It comes default with stereo microphones which are not bad at all - but what I like is that they are part of a capsule that can be swapped out for other Zoom capsules - including a shotgun mic (which I have not yet sprung

Re: [mou-net] Recording calls

2021-06-09 Thread Tom Gilde
Thank you - different gear for different situations. I’ve had quite the tutorial today! Tom > On Jun 9, 2021, at 1:28 PM, J. Eddy wrote: > > You might also look at the Zoom F1 field recorder, one version of which > comes with a shotgun microphone capsule. It will not perform as well as the

Re: [mou-net] Recording calls

2021-06-09 Thread J. Eddy
You might also look at the Zoom F1 field recorder, one version of which comes with a shotgun microphone capsule. It will not perform as well as the combination Justin suggested, but is a one-piece unit small enough to be carried in the big cargo pocket of my birding vest. It will do a fairly good

Re: [mou-net] Recording calls

2021-06-09 Thread James Strong
I recently bought a Zoom H1N on sale for $100 at B Photo and so far am happy with it. Free software Audacity helps even more with features that can amplify sound and reduce background noise. On Wed, Jun 9, 2021 at 11:31 AM Justin Watts wrote: > Hi Tom, > > Lots of relevant info on this

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Re: [mou-net] Recording calls

2021-06-09 Thread Tom Gilde
Terrific - thanks very much, Justin! Tom > On Jun 9, 2021, at 11:49 AM, Justin Watts wrote: > > Hi Tom, > > Lots of relevant info on this published by macaulay library, xeno canto, > wildlife recording society, audubon, and others. > > Although it sounds like your looking for a quick and

Re: [mou-net] Recording calls

2021-06-09 Thread Justin Watts
Hi Tom, Lots of relevant info on this published by macaulay library, xeno canto, wildlife recording society, audubon, and others. Although it sounds like your looking for a quick and easy microphone to use with your phone (and that is certainly an option), those products generally have quite a

[mou-net] Recording calls

2021-06-09 Thread Tom Gilde
If anyone has any suggestions about how to record bird calls, I’d be interested. I’ve tried a few times with my old iPhone 6 and the results were ok, but certainly could be better. Specific mikes, whether they would have jacks to plug into a phone or camera, any hints would be appreciated.