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Title: Sony PCM-D50 Internal mic Sample: The Malah (Live Music Archive)
Post by: mrsoul on June 16, 2008, 11:49:37 AM: This is a partial set recorded with the internal cardioids in the XY pattern. This turned out pretty good. Check the pix for how far I was from the stage. Very little wind in the ampitheatre and mellow crowd made for good conditions to give this a try. My last try in the Handlebar didn't sound nearly this good (Victa Wooten back in Feb 2008). I'm loving this PCM-D50 more and more...and the gorillapod too!

The Malah 2008-06-07 (http://www.archive.org/details/themalah2008-06-07.flac16)
Title: Re: Sony PCM-D50 Internal mic Sample: The Malah (Live Music Archive)
Post by: mattrix on June 16, 2008, 01:04:49 PM: Sounds great!
Title: Re: Sony PCM-D50 Internal mic Sample: The Malah (Live Music Archive)
Post by: bilco on June 16, 2008, 05:10:50 PM: Wow, I can't wait for mine to get here! Wingfield shipped it today.

Which size gorillapod did you go with, the smallest?

Thanks,
bilco
Title: Re: Sony PCM-D50 Internal mic Sample: The Malah (Live Music Archive)
Post by: mrsoul on June 16, 2008, 05:15:20 PM: Gorillapod-> I got the one from Best Buy. It probably is the smallest one but really strong and sturdy for the size.
Title: Re: Sony PCM-D50 Internal mic Sample: The Malah (Live Music Archive)
Post by: dogmusic on June 17, 2008, 07:45:46 AM: Quote from: mrsoul on June 16, 2008, 05:15:20 PM
Gorillapod-> I got the one from Best Buy. It probably is the smallest one but really strong and sturdy for the size.

Did you use a wind screen? if so, which one?

- Phillip
Title: Re: Sony PCM-D50 Internal mic Sample: The Malah (Live Music Archive)
Post by: mrsoul on June 17, 2008, 08:38:37 AM: None. I was lucky that the wind was blocked by the trees.
Title: Re: Sony PCM-D50 Internal mic Sample: The Malah (Live Music Archive)
Post by: Arni99 on June 20, 2008, 05:18:49 AM: Sounds awesome for internal mics...like soundboard+ambience noise for live feeling :) .
Title: Re: Sony PCM-D50 Internal mic Sample: The Malah (Live Music Archive)
Post by: stantheman1976 on June 20, 2008, 10:11:32 AM: How is the line in recording on this unit?
Title: Re: Sony PCM-D50 Internal mic Sample: The Malah (Live Music Archive)
Post by: mrsoul on June 20, 2008, 10:34:33 AM: I have never had any issues with line input. Very quiet and no problems with the jack following out either ;D
Title: Re: Sony PCM-D50 Internal mic Sample: The Malah (Live Music Archive)
Post by: stantheman1976 on June 20, 2008, 11:47:07 PM: What kind of mics does it have? The recording you uploaded sounds great. I REALLY want one of these things now.
Title: Re: Sony PCM-D50 Internal mic Sample: The Malah (Live Music Archive)
Post by: bilco on June 22, 2008, 01:51:49 PM: Did you use the low cut filter at all and if so, what frequency did you have it set at?

I am listening to the whole set now and looking at the pictures. That is an amazing recording! Great sounding little PA, I can't tell if there was a soundman or if they were running the sound from the stage.

That bass player has chops I can only dream about. Great rhythm section!

Thanks,
bilco
Title: Re: Sony PCM-D50 Internal mic Sample: The Malah (Live Music Archive)
Post by: mrsoul on June 22, 2008, 07:58:50 PM: Yes, I did run the low cut filter, sorry for not putting that on the archive with the info.

I can't remember what I set it for and I don't have the unit with me as I am out of town. I think I used the 75Hz setting. Again, I'm not 100% on that. I think it turned out pretty good. I may get a dead rat windscreen for future recordings outside as I think this turned out good enough for such quick setup. Thanks for the comments.