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Basically, if you want bass roll-off, you need lower capacity capacitors (something in the 0.xx uF range). See here: >>click me<< I'd recommend to capture the full spectrum instead and filter afterwards via software if necessary though. Without being certain about the existence of input capacitors, i wouldn't risk it.

Exactly. Quantity, convenience and all that are nice, but in the end it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing - if you know what i mean.

If you should decide for the NJB3, you'll need an external preamp plus ADC (which makes it quite bulky, power hungry and expensive), it's analog input is pretty lo-fi - the simulated preamp / added gain via fimware update sounds awful and thus is useless. Opposedly, (Hi)MD has very usable built-in high quality analog circuits including a high quality preamp in most models. The NJB3 also lacks usable level meters. Compressed (mp3) recording even at highest bitrate doesn't sound too great, whereas HiMD's compressed Hi-SP is quite usable (in my opinion).

With the right adaptor (2x 1/8" mono to 1x 1/8" stereo) you should be able to record via mic-in in stereo. Recording a loud show via line-in would require an additional battery module to power the mics. The channels won't be matched, but that would be a minor issue i guess. Also i don't think two separate mics plus adaptor would be less expensive than a stereo/binaural mic.

Greenmachine's custom made matching utility: You have to hold them in place with your fingertips/fingernails during matching, i wouldn't suggest using screws, the outer shell of the capsule is too fragile and shouldn't be deformed. Other ideas/improvements welcomed. [attachmentid=1820][attachmentid=1821] [attachmentid=1822][attachmentid=1823] [attachmentid=1824][attachmentid=1825]

If you still have the old PC, use it to remove the copy protection using the method in the linked thread. The files can then be used on any computer. Re-uploading would be painfully slow indeed.

Programmed recording with internal clock/calendar would be nice. In case i can't be on location at the time.

Thanks, i have added this info to the first post - if you don't mind.

You're not alone. Yesterday i messed up a recording - picked up the mic at home but forgot to take the recorder with me. Also had the recorder's battery dying during a recording more than once. Oh well, i guess we learn from mistakes. A440, you're using a battery module with microscopic batteries, right? Never had the (standard sized 9V) battery in my module dying yet. If so, i guess it will die very slowly.

You can drag&drop any data onto it (like a usb stick, but in slow motion), but to be playable, you need to sonic-stage the files.

Can't answer your first question, but the expected lifespan of a ni-mh cell is approx. 300 full charge-discharge cycles.

You could buy a pair of $0.99 earphones in your local supermarket / electronics store and use the sponges of these.

Hints on how to back up your recordings This method describes how to back up your own recordings (real time recordings from mic-in or line-in) properly so that the files are usable on any OS installation, not just the installation where they've been originally uploaded to. By default, every uploaded file is automatically copy protected. You need to remove this protection to be able to use the files on any computer. This is the procedure (use SonicStage 3.2 or later): Backing up PCM recordings is simple: upload your recordingsave in wav format (right click, save in wav format, choose your folder)apply some kind of lossless compression if you wantback it up to your favorite mediumyou can then delete the remaining files from Sonicstage's library Backing up Hi-SP or Hi-LP files is more tricky: Upload your recordingConvert the uploaded files in the library to the same codec / bitrate while unchecking the "add copy protection" box (right click, convert format, atrac3plus 256kbps for Hi-SP files or atrac3plus 64kbps for Hi-LP files). This will (without actually re-encoding) free the files from DRM, which is stupidly applied to every uploaded file by default. Or, if you have a lot of files, this method may be more convenient: In SonicStage, go the the menu "Tools" and select "Start File Conversion Tool".If it opens up, click Next and then UNSELECT both options ('Delete Files' and 'Add DRM'). Click Next and the tool will start converting all drm-ed files to non-drm-ed files. Finally: Search for the "C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\SonicStage\Packages\Optimized Files" folder. The files you need are in there. Create a desktop shortcut for your convenience.Back up the files to your medium of choiceAlternatively, if you don't trust the ATRAC format and can spare the additional disk space for decompressed lossy files, use the same method as for backing up PCM files.

Whether intentional or not, the crippled mp3 playback seems to be fixed now in their latest unit, the RH1. Still no drag&drop though.

You know that alphas are experimental versions for testing purposes, often unstable and not recommended for general use, don't you?

I'm currently using 3.97 beta2. "V2" is the same as "(alt)preset standard" in previous versions. Average bitrate is approx. 190kbps. The resulting quality fully satisfies my needs. "vbr new" speeds up the encoding process quite a bit without noticably sacrificing quality. I don't care much about gaplessness, so it is the ideal choice for me.

You could back up the files in their native Hi-LP format without de-/recompressing / transcoding. Just be sure to free the files from DRM beforehand by converting them to the same bitrate while unchecking the "add copy protection" box.

I'm currently in the process of ripping my CDs to lame -v2 mp3 (not enough space to go lossless yet) and the collection (which is not only consisting of ripped CDs) is growing quite large. I wonder if i will ever have the time to listen to all this music. Nevertheless, it is gorgeous to be able to do this. Who would've thought of it 15 years ago?

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I see you have found me, got your mail. For others, see post #20. Also, there's always the PM button.

There's no general rule, but "high" is for rather quiet sounds, while "low" is for the louder ones, not the other way around. My own microphones are rather sensitive, so i have no need for the high setting at all. The NT4 may be different.

Thanks for your effort.

Hi, didn't see this thread earlier, sorry. The "correct" level setting not only strongly varies from venue to venue and from show to show, but also largely depends on the sensitivity of your microphones. After some experimenting, you'll get a feeling for your equipment and can roughly estimate the setting when necessary. In the meantime, observe the meter as often as possible. Good luck for your recordings, your overload problems should be solved soon.

mp3DirectCut will cut mp3s without transcoding or re-encoding. No idea if it's gapless though.

Same happens to me. Anyone care to fix it?