![]() ![]() Lots of options exist you’ll want to consult your device’s manufacturer. Power – You’ll probably want an alternative way to power your digital record rather than regular batteries. I’ll probably opt for a boom pole or new stands from Manfrotto, K-Tek, or Auray next. I ordered the Rycote Lyre Mount Pistol Grip and already have the AirTurn goSTAND to get started. Again, think of what you want to record and the length of time you’ll be recording. Grips, poles, and stands – You often need a way to hold your mics to reduce handling noise and to get them positioned properly. I like Rycote and recently purchased their Mini Windjammer for the Zoom H5 and the Softie Wind-Screen for my Sennheiser mic. Windscreens and jammers help fix this problem. Wind protection – Wind can ruin otherwise great audio. There are a variety of additional items that will help make field recording easier. *Otherwise I’m interested in trying a dual condenser mic setup or a binaural setup but I’m trying to follow my own advice and not go crazy! Shure is typically associated with recording live music (I plan on recording nature). Shure SM57 dynamic mic – I’m not sure how this will perform in the field yet.If you are going high-end from nothing, I would consider getting a pair of the smaller condenser mics from Sennheiser (MKH 8040) or Neumann (KM 184). I’m starting with this because I already own it. ![]() Sennheiser MKH 416 Shotgun mic – This is a great directional condenser microphone that I’ve used on some very important productions.Here are a few suggestions based on what I’ll be starting with: Other companies worth considering are Schoeps, DPA, AKG, Neumann, and Lom. Personally, I like Sennheiser and Shure mics and own several. If you do want to buy a microphone, research what would be best for the kinds of sounds you want to record. Ambisonic mics – for capturing “360 degree” soundĪgain, keep it simple! You can start with the onboard mic on your recorder.Hydrophones – for recording underwater sounds.Binaural mics – mimics how a human actually hears things.Shotgun mics – the long tube-looking mics.Generally speaking in podcasting you deal with dynamic or condenser microphones. It’s easy to get overwhelmed or go crazy with the options here too. Other popular recorders exist like the Zoom H8, Zoom F8N, Sound Devices MixPre10, and Sound Devices 888. This device has a bunch of great features like a variety of recording settings, 4 XLR inputs, and great preamps. Sound Devices MixPre 6 ii – This is my main digital recorder for all situations and I plan on it being my primary field recorder. The main difference between the H6 and the H5 is the H6 has 4 mic inputs instead of 2. Zoom H6 – I also have this device but don’t plan on using it in the field at this point. Main features include swappable onboard mics and 2 XLR/1/4 inch inputs. Zoom H5 – I have this device and will be using it. Main features include decent onboard mics and a 3.5mm input jack. Zoom H1 – I don’t have any experience with this device but it is how Free to Use Sounds got started. If you have a larger budget, consider getting a dedicated recorder with a separate dedicated microphone. If you’re on a budget, start with a recorder with onboard mics. Digital recorders without onboard microphones.Digital records with onboard microphones.You could begin field recording today if you had a decent digital recorder with onboard microphones. If you are starting from nothing, this is the first piece of equipment I would buy. ![]()
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