An alternative to the iPod for portable field recording is the Archos Gmini 120. It will accept an external input (line level) with a fixed sample rate of 44.1 kHz in WAV format. Alternatively, you can use the built-in microphones that record at a sample rate of 22.05 kHz (like the iPod, this is fine for voice). The device also records in MP3 format, but a linear format like WAV is best for field recordings. Because the external input is line-level only, you'll most likely need a preamplifier for your microphone.
Good luck, Joe [EMAIL PROTECTED] > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brett Becker > Sent: Thursday, 02 June 2005 11:02 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: iPod for recording nature sounds > > > On Jun 1, 2005, at 9:38 AM, Vanessa Valentina wrote: > > Does anyone have experience using the new iPod for recording nature > > sounds? > > Unfortunately (extremely so), the shipping iPods as yet do > not allow recording input. While third-party attachments are > available (Griffin iTalk, Belkin Voice Recorder), they allow > only 8 kHz recording...while this rate is okay for voice > recording, it lacks the subtleties necessary for good field recording. > > BUT, if you are adventurous, you can try this: > > http://www.ipodlinux.org/Main_Page > (The recording feature in this Linux version for iPod records > all the way up to 96 kHz!!) > > NEW (4th generation) iPods are NOT supported. 3rd gen models > are the best bet. Also, since the headphone becomes the > input, there is no way to monitor the recording level...a major issue. > > But if you have a 3G iPod, it's worth a shot. I've gotten it > to record before, but never in the field. > > Good luck! > brett > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > P.S. I have heard through the grapevine that Apple may > implement recording in future models. > > > > \b > } ) > /b > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Joseph R. Olson Cetacean Research Technology PO Box 70186 Seattle, WA 98127 TEL: 206-297-1310 877-824-5432 (outside the Seattle local calling area) FAX: 206-784-0557 Mobile: 206-650-8676 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.cetaceanresearch.com Cetacean Research Technology is a strategic partner of Sound Technology, Inc. Spectra Group - Signal Analysis Division
