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boojum · 30th July 2010

Nature recordings will require very low noise electronics. The SONY mentioned above is a good starting point. I am partial to Sound Devices. Their SD 702 would do the trick for you. Here is a link: Sound Devices 702 - High-Resolution 2-Channel Compact Flash Field Record

These devices are rarely if ever discounted so find a dealer you like. You will need mics. I would recommend DPA 4060's. Link: DPA Microphones 4060 Omnidirectional Miniature 4060-FM - B&H

These are also price controlled so find a dealer you like. You may as well get the SMK kit as you will need the phantom power adapters. The other gear in the kit may be helpful, too. Link: DPA Microphones SMK4060 Stereo Microphone Kit SMK4060 - B&H

For just under $3K you have a rugged setup, low noise package. Folks will chime in and say that these mics are not low noise. A search of this board in this forum reveals the following nature recordings with these mics: Nagra LB - DPA 4060 - Sound Sample of a Forest

There are other recordings with the 4060's. Check them out and make up your own mind.

Disclaimer: I have Sound Devices recorders and am very pleased with them. I have DPA mics and am very pleased with them.

As always, YMMV

30th July 2010	#8
boojum Lives for gear Joined: May 2007 Location: Astoria, OR, US&A Posts: 2,302 1 Review written	Nature recordings will require very low noise electronics. The SONY mentioned above is a good starting point. I am partial to Sound Devices. Their SD 702 would do the trick for you. Here is a link: Sound Devices 702 - High-Resolution 2-Channel Compact Flash Field Record These devices are rarely if ever discounted so find a dealer you like. You will need mics. I would recommend DPA 4060's. Link: DPA Microphones 4060 Omnidirectional Miniature 4060-FM - B&H These are also price controlled so find a dealer you like. You may as well get the SMK kit as you will need the phantom power adapters. The other gear in the kit may be helpful, too. Link: DPA Microphones SMK4060 Stereo Microphone Kit SMK4060 - B&H For just under $3K you have a rugged setup, low noise package. Folks will chime in and say that these mics are not low noise. A search of this board in this forum reveals the following nature recordings with these mics: Nagra LB - DPA 4060 - Sound Sample of a Forest There are other recordings with the 4060's. Check them out and make up your own mind. Disclaimer: I have Sound Devices recorders and am very pleased with them. I have DPA mics and am very pleased with them. As always, YMMV __________________ Nov schmoz ka pop.