Which Is Best 4 Recording Nature Sounds?

[Christy]

i need to record nature sounds that i will input into my computer and then add naration for a children's story. which minidisc is best for this?

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[Bananatree]

Probably any recorder bearing the HiMD logo and having a "mic-in" port.

The Nh700, nh900 and NH1 all have them, as well the newer RH910 and the RH10 have the ability to record from a microphone and upload it to the computer.

[A440]

Don't forget the NHF800, which is the same as the NH700 with an FM radio. (Either the NH700 or the NHF800 is available in various countries, usually not both.)

The recording capabilities of all the Hi-MDs are the same. Other features like display, battery, remote and headphone amp for playback (which won't matter if you're uploading) are different. Look in the Browser tab on the minidisc.org homepage for detailed feature comparisons--but basically, whatever you can find (except NH600 or NH600D) will work for you.

You'll also need a microphone with any MD recorder. Best bang for the buck is the Sound Professionals BMC-2, at www.soundprofessionals.com or on Ebay from soundpro99 (search Titles and Descriptions). Omnis/binaurals will give you a good enveloping nature recording.

Get a mic on a cord, not one that sits directly on the machine. It needs to be separated from the MD unit so it won't pick up machine noise.

Put the two little mics about 6 inches apart, like your ears, and you'll get a very realistic stereo recording.