Topic: Sony PCM-M10 gain & noise

[illconditioned]

I don't see how you need a preamp with this unit.  The mic input has *very* low noise.


Depending on sensitivity of the mic, I run between #2 and #6 approximately.  For music I use low sens, for ambient I use high sens.


I did notice that higher ranges (above #6) don't seem to change the gain much.


Maybe Guysonic can do some measurements for us .  I found his work on the Edirol units very helpful.


  Richard

[swordfish]

I guess I read ......if I use the "line in" there is not much of a difference between the R09-HR and the Sony M10.  So the M10 is only an improvement/advantage if you have mic that is well powered by the internal "mic plug in power", because the noise floor is better on the "mic in" of the M10.  Or would a BB---->mic---Mic in M10 be the right solution if the source is loud enough.

The author of that statement meant that both the M10 and HR have good line ins, but the M10 has a better mic in (though I think the HR's mic in is still pretty good). The M10 should be able to handle a loud concert mic in with a battery box and it should sound excellent. Line in with a preamp will also sound excellent, but you'll have a bit more to hide if you're stealthing.

Have to admitt that the recordings I made with the preamp using "mic in" the levels were difficult to control during the show...but both shows sound good.  Will use/test "line in" next time....but have to find a good 9V BB for the mic in of the M10....any suggestions?

Cheers SFT