If I recall correctly, the Olympus 30/40/50 recorders have automatic-gain-control, which means sudden, loud sounds (just like thunder) would probably get distorted. I believe the model 71 has the option for no AGC. I don't know about the DS520 (or is it 540?)
HTH -----Original Message----- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Bob Seed Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 4:36 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympis Digital Recorders Well, If you want to record thunder then you should come to thunder bay. Our thunder is so loud that it rattles windows and scares dogs under the table heheheh ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kris Hickerson" <krishicker...@att.net> To: "pc-audio" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 5:20 PM Subject: Olympis Digital Recorders > Hi All, > > Well, I'm considering one of the Olympis digital recorders, the > question is, which one. > > I think there was a series of them ending in 30, 40 and 50. I've seen > the 30 and the 50. However, I think there are several newer ones > since then and what I need to know is how do they differ in size, > features and cost? > > There are other brands also, but there are just to many to keep up with. > Perhaps I should tell you what I want to do with it maybe that would > help you guide me in the right direction. > > I'm a storm nut and I want to record thunder without it being distorted. > I > want something small that I can just grab and go when I need it. I > may use it for general notes and things, too, but capturing thunder > and transferring it to the computer is my main objective. > > Any advice and recommendations will be appreciated. > > Kris > > > > 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 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
