larn Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 I bought a Sony MZ-NH600 in the description is says it can record usb in, analogue in and digital in.but the line input says optical, when i plug my standard microphone into it, it wont record. does anyone know if there is something i am missing here?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfbp Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 The NH600 doesn't have a microphone input, is the short answer.You can look here for designs for preamplifiers that will convert your microphone input into Line In levels (which are much much higher). Look in the Live Recording section here.Or you can buy a model (eg NH700) that have the mic input built in. Microphone inputs have a red socket (as opposed to the Line In, which is white) and a tactile dot (I guess it's for finding it in the dark, or in your pocket).Welcome to MDCF! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenmachine Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 If you record loud sounds, a battery box is all you need. For relatively faint sounds a preamp is required. What kind of mics are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 best result is know what you but and what you will use it for before you buy it, less to fix afterward, as was said earlier get an nh 700, 800, or 900, they will do everything you want to do properly. The 600 is a nice machine, but for what you will spend to make it mic accessible, you can get the real thing,Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larn Posted October 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 If you record loud sounds, a battery box is all you need. For relatively faint sounds a preamp is required. What kind of mics are you using?it is for recording lectures, where can i get these preamps pelase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 it is for recording lectures, where can i get these preamps pelase?your best bet there is record line in from the sound board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpsony Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 it is for recording lectures, where can i get these preamps pelase?Preamps (microphone preamplifiers, as they are called correctly) are usually available at music equipment suppliers. Ask your favourite search engine and you will find appropriate online dealers if there is no such store in your town.But I think, economically and ergonomically it would be better to sell your NH600 and buy a NH700, NH900, RH910, RH10 or RH1 which all have excellent built-in amplifiers. If your budget is limited, the NH700 will perfectly do its job. Its recording quality by far exceeds the level required for recording lectures, the price/performance ratio could hardly be better.and a tactile dot (I guess it's for finding it in the dark, or in your pocket).I would rather guess it is for visually impaired people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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