Topic: Sony ECM-719 in 2024

[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.