FIELD RECORDING IN THE JUNGLE

[hablameta]

I´m going to record the howler monkeys vocalizations. Please what is the best HIMD for that?

I´m chasing 2 minidiscs:

MZRH10

MZM100

Is the mzm100 better or it´s only its appearance?

Thanks

[danielbb90]

the MZ-M100 (MZM100) is similar to the MZ-RH10 (MZRH10)

Just the MZ-M100 has longer battery life... (and the screen)

Edited March 29, 2006 by danielbb90

[A440]

Do you need Mac computer compatibility? Because if you don't need to upload recordings to a Mac, I would recommend a first-generation Hi-MD: NH700 or NHF800. They run on regular AA batteries, rather than the gumstick plus outboard AA pod in other units. You can find them on Ebay for $125-$150.

Second choices would be RH910 or RH10, but they use the gumstick and outboard AA.

The recording quality of all the Hi-MD units is the same. (Second generation ones, the MZ-RH*** and MZ-M***, do not record in old minidisc formats, which don't concern you.) So I would suggest you get the one with the most easily replaceable battery. I have been using my NHF800 for recording at least 3 times a week since 2004, and it's still going strong.

It's essential that you get a good microphone. The one bundled with the MZ-M** is decent, and would probably work for your monkeys, but you can do better with the money you'd save by buying the NH700.

[Jazzworkerbee]

For sure, you are limited only by your microphone!! I used my MZ-RH10 in the field last summer with fantastic results!! If they are going to be far away, you might want to consider using a stereo mic mounted on a prabolic dish. The monkeys will be in mono and everything else will be either extreme right or left, depending on their relation to the mono subject. But there are a lot of decent mics out there for under $300.