Topic: Journalist Recording Gear

[boojum]

I haven't found software for Windows Mobile that can do that sort of editing on an MP3 file (I can't record in WAV if I want to upload the file quickly).

Good luck.

EDIT: I just found out that the Zoom H2 has the file splitting option I was looking for, plus normalizing. I ordered one. We'll see.

I do not know if MP3DirectCut will work in Windows Mobile but it can edit MP3 files in their MP3 state.

[wbrisette]

Please ellaborate. I would think having SD722 set on 24 bits, limiters on and a low noise mic attached, the only thing you need to do in run and gun type situation is hit the REC button. Twidling thru those 88 menu settings and soldering plugs should be done before the situation at hand...

IF (and that's a big if) you always deal with the same camera it might not be as bad as I painted it. However, if you have to jump right in connect to a camera, set levels (could SD have hidden the tone options any deeper in the menus?), record to your HD, and output to the camera, I can think of a bunch of MUCH easier devices to do it with.

I'll freely admit, I'm spoiled working with the Deva where the touch screen enables me to quickly access many of the screens and provides me with shortcuts to many screens from the main recording screen. And I'll also admit that if we had mini XLR (full size XLR connectors on the 722 really would have been nice) cables things probably would have went smoother, but the experience didn't leave me with a warm fuzzy feeling about the device in run and gun situations.

Wayne

[Barry S]

I would seriously consider getting the Zoom H2.  I've been using mine for a couple of weeks for field recordings and it sounds like just what you're looking for.  The on-board mics are surprisingly good and I've also used an external self-powered shotgun with no problems at all.  The interface is very easy to use and the H2 is compact and light.  The build quality is fine--it's mostly plastic, but solid and not creaky.  Unless you're recording a very quiet source at the highest gain setting, the noise floor is acceptable.  You do have to be careful with handling noise, but if you can keep a firm grip on the h2 and not move your hand around, you should be ok.  For $200, I think it's worth ordering and evaluating--you can always return it if it doesn't meet your needs.