Hi, I am new to this forum. I have just spent several hours reviewing all the messages on the M10. I am pretty much convinced I need one of these units but I have some noob questions I hope someone can help me with.
The main reason I am interested in the M10 (and D50 to some degree) is for recording ambient soundscapes - waterfalls, babbling brooks, wind, rain, ocean waves, thunder, etc. I would not be using the unit to record music as that is not my scene. Sorry
. One thing I *am* concerned about is the apparent minimal stereo separation owing to the omni mics. I have listened to some samples provided by users and this issue is obvious. I have listed to samples from the D50 with the mics placed in different positions and the separation is quite stunning.
My question is whether post production manipulation of the stereo image to produce wider stereo separation loses much signal in the process and sounds ‘natural’. I have heard some samples of this also on this forum and it sounds better than nonprocessed but as I eventually plan to burn these images to CD for family, friends, and patients (I'm a shrink), I want it to sound as natural as possible.
I know very little about external mics except that they seem to be very expensive. I would rather not have to bother with them but if what I want cannot be achieved with internal mics I may have to go that way. Can I ask in practice how this would work given there in only a single stereo in socket? I am guessing you would use two mono mics spliced into the stereo input? Can anyone recommend suitable but not overly expensive external mics for this function? I will be recording in the wilderness so I can’t be lugging too much equipment.
The M10 has some compelling selling points and sounds perfect for my needs except for the stereo separation issue. I would be grateful of your responses and views.
Many thanks.