That Tiny Mono sounds like a mono version of a mini disc recorder mic. If you get it be sure to get the battery if the 8600 does not supply voltage, which it probably doesn't.
I performed a test of a md mic with my 1100 and got these results. These mics are routinely used to record concerts from the audience. No problem picking up the whole room.
I used a mini disc mic and plugged it into a battery pack, then into the computer's mic jack. It worked great with 'mic boost' in the control panel either on or off. It clearly picked up every sound in the room, including a tic tic tic from a ceiling fan 15' away. When I took off the monitoring headphones I had to strain to hear that fan noise. I doubt if my fancier equipment could pick up the whole room as well.
The hardware came from The Sound Professionals, Inc, in '01. The mic is a little T shaped stereo mic SPSM-1, for $39 then, and the battery pack is the Delux Slimline Battery Module SP-SPSB-1, also $39 then. Here's where you can get this stuff:
About the hardware: minidisc mics require a voltage to work. When plugged into the recorder, the mic gets 2 or 3 volts from the mic jack, which is sufficient. The battery pack is a box about the size of a cigarette package which holds a 9 volt battery. The mic may be plugged into the pack whose higher voltage allows the mic to perform better, and allows it to be used with all recording equipment, not just a mini disc recorder. It is not a preamp, but the powered mic has plenty of output. I don't remember if the T mic is omni directional or not, but I have gotten great results placing it in the center of a circle of acoustic musicians. The dual mics point in opposite directions and pick up a wide field. In any case, Soundprofessionals has omnidirectionals available.
Since the laptop mic jack is mono, you would be better off with a mono omni mic than a stereo. Good luck, Jim
Thank you jimco! I was looking at the power supplies these guys offer and I was wondering if I can fix up one myself :) cause I think $59 for a box of bateries and several capacitors is a little bit too much.
I found several DIY schematics on the web, but I am not sure which type I need... "phantom", "T" or any of the others? Do you have any clue?
I use an Olympus ME7 for recording student teachers. The mic can pick up everything said at the front, even if I'm at the back corner of a large classroom. Used with a wav editor like Goldwave to clean noise from the recording, I've got nothing but good things to say about the mic. It plugs into the laptop with the aid of an adapter. You can find one at http://s1.amazon.com/exec/varzea/ts/exchange-glance/Y03Y4175844Y7144286/058-8861918-0252607 . Cost is between $40 and $60 US.
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bigbulgarian,
That Tiny Mono sounds like a mono version of a mini disc recorder mic. If you get it be sure to get the battery if the 8600 does not supply voltage, which it probably doesn't.
I performed a test of a md mic with my 1100 and got these results. These mics are routinely used to record concerts from the audience. No problem picking up the whole room.
I used a mini disc mic and plugged it into a battery pack, then into the computer's mic jack. It worked great with 'mic boost' in the control panel either on or off. It clearly picked up every sound in the room, including a tic tic tic from a ceiling fan 15' away. When I took off the monitoring headphones I had to strain to hear that fan noise. I doubt if my fancier equipment could pick up the whole room as well.
The hardware came from The Sound Professionals, Inc, in '01. The mic is a little T shaped stereo mic SPSM-1, for $39 then, and the battery pack is the Delux Slimline Battery Module SP-SPSB-1, also $39 then. Here's where you can get this stuff:
http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/category.cgi?category=130&template=mics.
About the hardware: minidisc mics require a voltage to work. When plugged into the recorder, the mic gets 2 or 3 volts from the mic jack, which is sufficient. The battery pack is a box about the size of a cigarette package which holds a 9 volt battery. The mic may be plugged into the pack whose higher voltage allows the mic to perform better, and allows it to be used with all recording equipment, not just a mini disc recorder. It is not a preamp, but the powered mic has plenty of output. I don't remember if the T mic is omni directional or not, but I have gotten great results placing it in the center of a circle of acoustic musicians. The dual mics point in opposite directions and pick up a wide field. In any case, Soundprofessionals has omnidirectionals available.
Since the laptop mic jack is mono, you would be better off with a mono omni mic than a stereo. Good luck, Jim
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July 10th, 2004 22:00
I found several DIY schematics on the web, but I am not sure which type I need... "phantom", "T" or any of the others? Do you have any clue?
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July 12th, 2004 01:00
big,
Sorry, don't know. Phantom normally refers to the 48volts supplied to condenser mics thru an xlr cable, from a mic preamp.
I don't suppose it matters which type as long as the mic gets no more than 9 volts. I think the place I bought from still sells for 39.
Jim
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I use an Olympus ME7 for recording student teachers. The mic can pick up everything said at the front, even if I'm at the back corner of a large classroom. Used with a wav editor like Goldwave to clean noise from the recording, I've got nothing but good things to say about the mic. It plugs into the laptop with the aid of an adapter. You can find one at http://s1.amazon.com/exec/varzea/ts/exchange-glance/Y03Y4175844Y7144286/058-8861918-0252607 . Cost is between $40 and $60 US.
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