Topic: Olympus LS-10 (Help)

[dallman]

While I do not doubt Chris's experience with the deck, I have made some fine recordings with it. I have done most every possibility  of line in with a preamp, with internal mics, with mic in, and maybe it is the loud rock n roll I have done, but I also did some chamber music and 2 weddings and was very pleased. So no need to be discouraged, just go out and have fun.

I use 24/48 for the flexibility and my car will play 24/48 on CD or DVD so I can listen right away, but I eventually dither to 16/44.1.
I never use any filters or limiters, but that is more personal preference.

Thanks for giving me some hope haha.
How were the internal mic's? Do you have a sample uploaded anywhere that I can listen to?

I do not think I uploaded anythging with internal mics. I also usually do not upload low pro shows, but I'll rumage through my hard drive and see what I come up with. I do think you will be pleasantly surprised at what you can do with the deck. The external mics I have used do sound better, (At 853 and Church CA 11), but the internals have done a great job when needed. I left it on a table during a wedding to record piano music, and later plugged in external mics for a jazz combo, and the music was so appreciated, it made it onto the wedding DVD.

[RetroDude83]

Not sure why everyone is so anti LS-10, but I have made some really good sounding recordings with it. I have heard worse sounding stuff/shows recorded with "better" recorders and high-end mics, so I assume after all it's all up to you how your recording sounds. you either can tape or not, you just need some decent mics and a recorder and a bit of knowledge on what to do with the shit and your tape will sound fine. after all, all you do is tape, and audience recordings will never sound like pro-mixed sound desk captures, so fuck it. dont give a shit on what all those haters say about the LS-10, it is just a recorder and has little impact on the final outcome.

I agree on the built-ins though, unfortunately they really suck when it comes to recording a live show.

[fmaderjr]

dont give a shit on what all those haters say about the LS-10, it is just a recorder and has little impact on the final outcome.

I agree on the built-ins though, unfortunately they really suck when it comes to recording a live show.

There's really no hating going on in this thread-just criticism of the internal mics, which you agree with. Some have criticised the mic in due to the undefeatable roll off, but there's no reason recordings by the LS-10 shouldn't sound as good as those made by recorders more popular here when you go line in with a battery box (or preamp for quiet stuff) or even mic in when you are in a venue where the roll off could be beneficial.

However for someone who is trying to decide which recorder to buy, I would strongly advise against the LS-10 because it costs too much compared to the M10 & HR10 which have features I like better.

[shadowfax1007]

Does anyone know how much power the PIP on the Mic In for this unit puts out?
Got some CA-1's I want to run at a gig soon, but won't have a BB in time.

Figure the built in roll off wont be much of a problem, since the CA-1 range is 100 - 20 anyway, plus I can just correct the roll off with EQ matching the graphic in post.

EDIT: Found it. 2.9v. Not ideal at all haha

[Church-Audio]

Does anyone know how much power the PIP on the Mic In for this unit puts out?
Got some CA-1's I want to run at a gig soon, but won't have a BB in time.

Figure the built in roll off wont be much of a problem, since the CA-1 range is 100 - 20 anyway, plus I can just correct the roll off with EQ matching the graphic in post.

EDIT: Found it. 2.9v. Not ideal at all haha

Better to start with a flat recorder then one you have to "correct" after the fact.

[shadowfax1007]

Does anyone know how much power the PIP on the Mic In for this unit puts out?
Got some CA-1's I want to run at a gig soon, but won't have a BB in time.

Figure the built in roll off wont be much of a problem, since the CA-1 range is 100 - 20 anyway, plus I can just correct the roll off with EQ matching the graphic in post.

EDIT: Found it. 2.9v. Not ideal at all haha

Better to start with a flat recorder then one you have to "correct" after the fact.

I realise, but sadly the LS-10 is all I have for the moment. What do you think that max spl at 3v will be for CA-1's?

[Church-Audio]

Does anyone know how much power the PIP on the Mic In for this unit puts out?
Got some CA-1's I want to run at a gig soon, but won't have a BB in time.

Figure the built in roll off wont be much of a problem, since the CA-1 range is 100 - 20 anyway, plus I can just correct the roll off with EQ matching the graphic in post.

EDIT: Found it. 2.9v. Not ideal at all haha

Better to start with a flat recorder then one you have to "correct" after the fact.

I realise, but sadly the LS-10 is all I have for the moment. What do you think that max spl at 3v will be for CA-1's?

I recommend a full 9 v for the ca-1. Plug in power is never a good idea for any of the mics I make simply because they have all been designed around 9 volts. I will do a test of voltage vs distortion in the next month or so.

[shadowfax1007]

Completed my first recording last night, using my LS-10 and some CA-1's with a BB.
Im over the moon with the results. Incredible (minus a few drunk bitches talking)

Thanks for all the help!

[rjp]

I took a listen to the sample - quite nice! The chatter wasn't as bad as I was expecting.

Were you running mic-in or line-in?

[shadowfax1007]

I think I ran Mic-In from memory. Wasn't get a strong enough signal on the line in.