Topic: Sony PCM-D50 Internal mic Sample: The Malah (Live Music Archive)

[mrsoul]

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

[mattrix]

Sounds great!

[bilco]

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

[mrsoul]

Gorillapod-> I got the one from Best Buy.  It probably is the smallest one but really strong and sturdy for the size.

[dogmusic]

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

[mrsoul]

None.  I was lucky that the wind was blocked by the trees.

[Arni99]

Sounds awesome for internal mics...like soundboard+ambience noise for live feeling .

[stantheman1976]

How is the line in recording on this unit?

[mrsoul]

I have never had any issues with line input.  Very quiet and no problems with the jack following out either 

[stantheman1976]

What kind of mics does it have?  The recording you uploaded sounds great.  I REALLY want one of these things now.

[bilco]

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

[mrsoul]

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.