MZ-R70 for binaural field recordings

[valdis]

Hello gents,

I'd like to know if this minidisc is suitable for making binaural field recordings using electret microphones:

The reason I'm asking is that I found a second-hand cheap one (20 euro). from a seller with good feedback, that seems to be in good condition. Should I make some specific questions to ascertain it's condition?

I also have a Creative Zen Nano than has line-in recording capability at 160kbp/s. Should I build and amp instead or try this minidisc?

http://www.minidisc.org/part_Sony_MZ-R70.html

Thanks in advance for your help and sorry if this is in the wrong section, i'm just starting out..

Francisco

[greenmachine]

The R70 lacks a microphone sensitivity switch. Depending on the sensitivity of the mic capsules and the loudness of the sounds you want to record, the input may be too sensitive (-> overload).

You cannot transfer your recordings digitally to the PC with a pre-HiMD portable.

http://forums.minidisc.org/index.php?showtopic=7070

[Strungup]

Hello gents,

I'd like to know if this minidisc is suitable for making binaural field recordings using electret microphones:

Francisco

the mic with the Red cable , needs more protection , the Red cable is stripped back to far and will short on the casing of the mic .

Edited March 12, 2008 by Guitarfxr

[valdis]

Thanks for the heads-up Guitarfxr, I fixed it already.

GM, thanks for your insight, you saved me some money. The solution would be to build a mic pre-amp but I'm a total noob and my gen physics classes were way back in the day. The is so much information out there that I end up not knowing where to start. I'll keep browsing this forum as usual to see if I meet someone in teh same situation.

Cheers