Cain, Joe
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Professor of History and Philosophy of Biology
Prof Cain's research interests include the history of evolutionary studies, Darwin and Darwinism, history of science in London, history of natural history and natural history films.
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audio samples: recording equipment
Voices Project. This page presents the results of tests combining recorders and microphones in typical recording configurations.
Marantz PMD-660 |
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configuration
details: all setting are default,
recording level is manual at 40%, phantom
power is off. all PMD-660 tests (*.zip; 32Mb) all wave patterns (*.pdf; 3Mb) microphone codes (htm) |
conclusion: This is an outstanding portable recorder. It's easy to use, sensitive, rugged, and pick-up is impressive. For most applications, the mp3, 48kHHz setting provides solid recordings. The internal mic is impressive. |
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*.wav
(PCM) | 48kHz 768kbps mono 660-01 int mic 660-09 ext mic B 660-09a ext mic B, rec level at 60% 660-22 ext mic C - ON 660-02 ext mic D 660-11 ext mic E - ON 660-12 ext mic E |
*.mp3
| 48kHz 64kbps mono 660-05 int mic 660-10 ext mic B 660-10a ext mic B, rec level at 60% 660-25 ext mic C - ON 660-26 ext mic C 660-27 ext mic C - ON, 1 m cable 660-06 ext mic D 660-14 ext mic E - ON 660-15 ext mic E |
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*.wav
(PCM) | 44.1kHz 705.5kbps mono 660-03 int mic 660-23 ext mic C - ON 660-24 ext mic C 660-04 ext mic D 660-17 ext mic E - ON 660-18 ext mic E |
*.mp3
| 44.1kHz 64kbps mono 660-07 int mic 660-28 ext mic C - ON 660-08 ext mic D 660-20 ext mic E - ON 660-21 ext mic E |
Olympus WS-320M |
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configuration
details: no special settings. Recorder
is set on table immediately in front of
speaker. brochure (pdf) Olympus product page (Web) |
conclusion: HQ and ST HQ settings on internal mic is fine for quick interviews or for a setting where portability is a premium. SP and LP produce poor sound. External mics add fidelity. Use of ATR97 produces quite good sound, but beware of battery loss. Can use headphones and display metre to monitor input. Can adjust microphone input level. |
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microphone
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microphones
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Edirol R-1 |
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configuration
details: default settings except:
limiter OFF, input monitor ON. Firmware
1.03. Input volume turned to maximum. all R-1 tests (*.zip; 47Mb) microphone codes (htm) |
conclusion: This compares poorly to the PMD 660. The pick-up and sensitivity are not as good. The machine is more fragile. The controls are less obvious to the novice. The internal microphone works perfectly well, but not better in comparison. Use with an amplified microphone for best results. |
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(PCM) | 24-bit 44.1 kHz mono R1-01 int mic R1-02a ext mic A R1-02b ext mic B R1-02c ext mic C R1-02d ext mic D R1-02e ext mic E |
*.mp3
| 16-bit 320 kbps mono R1-05 int mic R1-06a ext mic A R1-06b ext mic B R1-06c ext mic C R1-06d ext mic D R1-06e ext mic E |
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(PCM) | 16-bit 44.1 kHz mono R1-03 int mic R1-04a ext mic A R1-04b ext mic B R1-04c ext mic C R1-04d ext mic D R1-04e ext mic E |
*.mp3
| 16-bit 192 kbps mono R1-07 int mic R1-08a ext mic A R1-08b ext mic B R1-08c ext mic C R1-08d ext mic D R1-08e ext mic E |
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*.mp3
| 16-bit 64 kbps mono R1-09 int mic R1-10a ext mic A R1-10b ext mic B R1-10c ext mic C R1-10d ext mic D R1-10e ext mic E |
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Marantz PMD-222 cassette |
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configuration
details: CrO2 cassette tape,
0dB mic attn, normal ANC, record level
= 8. Using XLR jack. Files recorded into
dMC Auxiliary Input. 222-01a ext mic A |
Conclusion: smooth recording, high-fidelity. Replaced by PMD-660. |
Sanyo TA103 telephone recording adaptor |
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configuration details: to come T-01 |
Conclusion: to come |
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Professor Joe Cain
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