What isn't immediately apparent about the Dm-520 internal mics is that the unit works a bit like a shot-gun. Most of the sound is taken in from the top end of the unit, not from the front or back sides of the machine.
So, if you are recording a person, you really want to point the end of the unit towards their voice, not hold the unit vertically. I haven't done major tests with external mics, and I don't know what the real mic preamp noise is like on the machine. I hope it is a lot better than the audio quality on the DS-71 when external mics are used, as it was below par in my view. For the record, this machine isn't very downwards compatible with the mic extension cord and remote switch that comes with the DS-50 and the DS-71. I made a remote recording the other day, only to find it was blank. This was with a monaural external mic. Wasn't very happy. Regards Tim Tim Noonan Director, Vocal Branding Australia Creating products, brands and services that sound as great as they look and feel! Phone: +61 419 779 669 Web: www.vocalbranding.com.au/blog Email: t...@vocalbranding.com.au Twitter: www.twitter.com/VocalEssence Skype: TimNoonan -----Original Message----- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dave McElroy WA6BEF Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 1:22 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: What is a good stereo mic for the DM-520 I think so. Actually, I could provide you with a pretty decent demo or two if your email could take attachments. I was walking down the street in tn English village and really got some good traffic sound in stereo. I'm quite happy with it as opposed to the internals. -----Original Message----- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Jamie Pauls Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 5:43 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: What is a good stereo mic for the DM-520 Just curious. Do you use the wrist strap and the case both? Not sure if I like both but I'd like to hear from other users. Also, do you find that the external mic you mentioned gives good stereo separation? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave McElroy WA6BEF" <d...@drakelroy.com> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 7:26 PM Subject: RE: What is a good stereo mic for the DM-520 > There's a nice soni stereo mic that does exactly what you want and yes, it > does have a clip. A abit pricy though at about $89.00, depending on where > you get it. I got mine with the recorder from Fergeson Enterprises. > > -----Original Message----- > From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] > On Behalf Of Jamie Pauls > Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 4:46 PM > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: What is a good stereo mic for the DM-520 > > I got my new DM-520 today and am having fun with it. The built-in mic > makes > some great recordings but environmental recordings are going to be tricky > although the writst strap will help. What I need is a decent stereo mic > that > > won't break the bank. Something that clipts to a shirt, fits on glasses or > in the ears. Any recommendations? > > > Jamie Pauls > MSN: jamiepa...@hotmail.com > Skype: jamie.pauls > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org > > > __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus > signature > database 4674 (20091209) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > > http://www.eset.com > > > > > __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus > signature > database 4674 (20091209) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > > http://www.eset.com > > > > __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus > signature > database 4674 (20091209) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > > http://www.eset.com > > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4674 (20091209) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4674 (20091209) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4674 (20091209) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
