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--- tips:equipment [2021/04/06 16:36] – [Recommended field recorders] mrkva
+++ tips:equipment [2023/09/04 17:23] (current) – mrkva
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 ====== Equipment for field recording ======
-[[http://www.avisoft.com/recordertests.htm|Independent comparison of recorders]] by Avisoft
+[[http://www.avisoft.com/recorder-tests|Independent comparison of recorders]] by Avisoft
 ==== Recommended field recorders ====
+We recommend borrowing your first recorder and skipping the cheapest range. It is better to find out if field recording is for you and save for a more professional and reliable device.
 **Less than 250€**
   * second hand Sony (PCM-M10, PCM-D50)
   * second hand Tascam recorders (DR-100)
   * second hand Olympus recorders (LS-11, LS-12)
   * Roland R-07
   * Sony PCM-A10
+Don't expect great sound with the on-board mics with these devices. We recommend using external //**LOM**// microphones with all of the above for best performance.
 **250€ – 800€**
   * Sony PCM-D100
-  * Tascam DR-680 MK2
+  * Tascam DR-680 MKII
-  * Tascam DR-100
+  * Tascam DR-100 MKIII (not MKI or MKII!)
   * second hand Sound Devices recorder
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   * Etymotic ER4SR
+==== Accessories ====
+  * Rycote Stereo WS AE ORTF Kit
+  * K&M 23550 Microphone Stereo Bar
+  * K&M 236 4 Microphone bar
+==== Hydrophones ====
+  * Aquarian H2a-XLR
+  * Ambient ASF-1 MK2
+  * Ambient ASF-2