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Sony ECM-719 in 2024

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clover182:
Hi!

So Im fairly new to taping (I have used a phone in both 2021, 2023 and 2024) and while there were variable results, Im looking to upgrade.
I plan to buy an old model Zoom H1 or a Tascam DR-05x and use this with a Sony ECM-719 which I bought not that long ago. Would I need to use a battery box?

The microphone has a bit on the back where you can put an LR44 battery though, would this be sufficient?

Thanks!

RyanJ:
You wouldn't need to. But I suggest running plug in power on there if you can. Definitely helps!

firemt66:
I've been using that mic for over a decade now so good I'm on my second. If you want to continue still using your phone sound professionals made a cable with three volts of power that plugs into your phone with that mic. I've been doing it since last summer works very well with the Germany field recorder app..

goodcooker:

You can get a Sony MS907 for $30 and make recordings that are way better than that clip on 719.

I'm not trying to discourage you from doing what you can with what you have but a modest investment in a slightly better mic will bring much improvement. Even the built in mics on many recorders are better.

C1977:

--- Quote from: firemt66 on May 12, 2024, 08:43:11 PM ---I've been using that mic for over a decade now so good I'm on my second. If you want to continue still using your phone sound professionals made a cable with three volts of power that plugs into your phone with that mic. I've been doing it since last summer works very well with the Germany field recorder app..

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Hi, perhaps you can give some advice regarding this setup.
I intend to use my ECM-717 withe the LR44 battery. Field recorder app, Samsung S10 and  Movo UCMA 1 TRS to USB C cable to get stereo.
The mic sound better with the battery in.
Why should I use the sound proffesional cable?
Can you give some advice with the field recorder app settings to prevent clipping?
My current seettings are: In:RAW, Low Gain, Softclip off, and Limit off, boost off.
Fiel recorder app gives me no access to Automatic Gain Control setting an my Samsung phones.
Was still not able to test my setup.
Thanks!
C

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