Topic: hello from Sydney

[bint]

Hi Bint

personally I do a lot more field recording than taping. Keep in mind that for field recording and nature sounds one of the most important things to consider is self noise, everywhere: mics, preamp, recorder.
I own and frequently use a NT 4 and am quite happy with it.
Regarding SD MixPre, I had one and loved it. It worked really well with a Sony D 50 plus the NT4 or a pair of (quieter) AT 3032.

If you like, you can listen to some field recordings on my soundcloud page (http://soundcloud.com/moooose). Please read the notes regarding the recording rig to find out what mics or recorder have been used.


PS. Big bravo to Cadel Evans.   

hey your recordings sound great. definitely pushing me towards the NT4. how do you mount it etc, to avoid handling noise?

[moooose]

Thank you Bint.

My usual mount is a modded Rode Pistol Grip: it works well, is simple and not too expensive. The mod consists in making the hole of the rubber mount a bit wider - just that.
With that and a dead rat you should be ok.