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Title: 2 Quick Sony PCM m10 questions
Post by: RobC on May 23, 2011, 11:50:22 PM

what is the best setting for recording levels when running line in from a preamp   (will be a V2 for me)
I think i read somewhere that 6 was the number

and how long will 2500 mAh last going line in with display light on
I know its a long time but wondering how long some of you guys have gotten

thanks

I just got a m10 today did a test recording from my stereo like how it works so far

Title: Re: 2 Quick Sony PCM m10 questions
Post by: aaronji on May 24, 2011, 06:28:18 AM

I don't really know how long it will run in total, but I tried mics > BB > recorder at 16/44.1 with an 8 GB microSD, plus the built-in memory, on 2700 mAh batteries.  It went until the memory was full…Almost 19 hours (18h46m) and I still had a couple of bars.  That was with the backlight (and LEDs) on continuously.

Personaly, I have found somewhere between 3 and 4 to be a good place with respect to levels...YMMV and all...

Title: Re: 2 Quick Sony PCM m10 questions
Post by: andromedanwarmachine on May 24, 2011, 09:19:11 AM

Hey RobC,

you know what you should do for setting the level?

Get you're preamp setup in advance (what are you recording? Concerts?) so it is optimised for the level of input signal, then get your machine in record and expose your rig to the loudest material you can find. Have you got a kick-ass stereo in the house?

Set the level on the M10 accordingly. It's all about gain structure; one effects the other. Does your preamp (V2?) have signal indication?

JimP

Title: Re: 2 Quick Sony PCM m10 questions
Post by: cashandkerouac on May 24, 2011, 03:18:04 PM

i've run my M-10 with the level set between 3.5 and 6.  i tend to get better results at the lower setting with more gain being provided by the external pre (i use an Aerco MP-2 or CA-9100 depending on the mics).

Title: Re: 2 Quick Sony PCM m10 questions
Post by: RobC on May 24, 2011, 04:18:42 PM

thanks

Title: Re: 2 Quick Sony PCM m10 questions
Post by: F.O.Bean on May 24, 2011, 09:57:10 PM

Level 4 and about 30+ hours Rob ;)

Title: Re: 2 Quick Sony PCM m10 questions
Post by: Cheesecadet on May 25, 2011, 01:04:57 AM

Quote from: Bean on May 24, 2011, 09:57:10 PM

Level 4 and about 30+ hours Rob ;)

x2

Title: Re: 2 Quick Sony PCM m10 questions
Post by: acidjack on May 25, 2011, 01:49:19 PM

^^ Tend to agree; I don't know whether 6  is the "unity" or not but I feel like when I've gone up to 6 and above the M10 starts adding some hiss (at quiet shows) and unwanted crispiness on the highs.  We all like the little machine, but it's still just a $200 consumer machine...

Title: Re: 2 Quick Sony PCM m10 questions
Post by: RobC on May 25, 2011, 02:30:37 PM

I will try 4 to start

30 hours is nice,  doing an entire festival with a few AAs will surely lighten the load

Title: Re: 2 Quick Sony PCM m10 questions
Post by: spyder9 on May 25, 2011, 07:23:31 PM

I always run mine at 4.5 and received satisfactory results.   Picked 4.5 since there were so many opinions on whether 4 or 5 was unity.

Title: Re: 2 Quick Sony PCM m10 questions
Post by: rastasean on May 25, 2011, 07:28:18 PM

Quote from: spyder9 on May 25, 2011, 07:23:31 PM

I always run mine at 4.5 and received satisfactory results.   Picked 4.5 since there were so many opinions on whether 4 or 5 was unity.

how neutral of you.  :P