Microphone ECM-DS70P vs ECM-719

[madoka]

I currently have the ECM-719 for my sharp MD recorder. (Not Hi-md.) I am lazy with the real time transfer, so I bought an iriver mp3 recorder for backup.

As a result, I need to buy an extra micropohone for my iriver mp3 recorder.

I am wondering if I should get an extra ECM 719 or DS70P?

Currently, they are about $15 USD difference in price. Is 719 worth the extra $15 bucks? This mic will only use with the Iriver mp3 recorder to record live concert, and do you guys think the difference in quality between DS70P and 719 is noticable using iriver mp3 recorder ?

Thanks.

[A440]

Does your iRiver have a mic-in jack or just a line-in? A line-in jack will need a powered mic or a battery box for loud sounds, a preamp for quieter ones.

The ECM 719 has a battery, so that would give it more power, and it pumps out more signal. They seem fairly similar otherwise.

Neither mic is especially great for music--no bass. Sure you don't want to get a pair of full-range omnis like the Sound Professionals BMC-2?

[madoka]

thanks 4 your response.

I got the IRIVER IFP-799, it has a line-in with option to choose whether is "line-in" or "external mic" under controls. I noticed by changing the setting from "line in" to "external mic" will automatically increase the recording sound level.

Another question with my 719. Even I put the battery in, I change it to "power on", the red light will turn on for one second and then disappeared. Does this mean something wrong w/ my 719? or is this supposed to be how it works?

Where can i get more information about Sound Professionals BMC-2 microphone? are they big? I need something small and can be hidden easily.

Also, for the need of a preamp, I can always edit the recording by amplifide it using Adobe audition, right?

Sorry that I have so many questions.

Edited November 16, 2005 by madoka

[A440]

I've never used the 719, so you'll just have to try it to see if it's OK that the light goes out. Have you looked at the instructions?

Here's the link for the BMC-2. They are the size of pencil erasers, much smaller than your Sonys. Get them with clips, you'll need them.

http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/SP-BMC-2

Line-in expects a strong signal. Mic-in amplifies the signal. That's what the different names mean.

You can amplify with Audition (or another sound editing program) but if the original recording is too quiet, you will also be amplifying the noise around it. Ideally, you should get the loudest recording you can (without overloading) from the start.