Portable recorder recommendation

[Teppka]

Thank you all for replies. I think I'll stick with my D100 for the time being, will use it off camera for video and sync in post.

[Ozpeter]

Well, there's the new Zoom M3 if you can actually find one in stock.  32 bit float MS variable width stereo mic/recorder intended chiefly for video use.  More or less just one button (record) and not even a display.  Left field admittedly...  Initial release was greeted with some criticism due to RF breakthrough, and it was withdrawn with replacement available to original purchasers.  I think the revised version is now reaching dealers - but I've not seen a proper review of that new version.  I think I ordered mine in about January... still waiting...

[adrianb]

Please advise how internal mics of D100 compare to D10 as I can see you have both.
Thanks.

I sold my D10. A very disappointing product from Sony. Too noisy.

[328]

Well, there's the new Zoom M3 if you can actually find one in stock.  32 bit float MS variable width stereo mic/recorder intended chiefly for video use.  More or less just one button (record) and not even a display.  Left field admittedly...  Initial release was greeted with some criticism due to RF breakthrough, and it was withdrawn with replacement available to original purchasers.  I think the revised version is now reaching dealers - but I've not seen a proper review of that new version.  I think I ordered mine in about January... still waiting...

Who would expect there to be RF in a music venue or even a "home studio" in the 2020s.   

I'm sure that a few thin pieces of metal and little bits of ferrite will fix it, but I'm glad in not on that original product design architecture team !

Good on Zoom to jump on the fix

[jielkade]

  PMD 661

[Teppka]

Seems like portable and low noise floor is kinda difficult.
Have just ordered Olympus LS-10 which seems to tickle all boxes for me.

[GLouie]

A vintage LS-10? I still use mine for casual jobs, it's still quite good for what it is. My windscreens have rotted out though, and of course official replacements are NLA.

[Teppka]

Technically it's LS-10s but yeah, that vintage one.
From the short time I'm researching portable recorders, it's amazing how all great models are those produced decade or longer ago.

[Teppka]

Technically it's LS-10s but yeah, that vintage one.
From the short time I'm researching portable recorders, it's amazing how all great models are those produced decade or longer ago.

I have ordered Bubblebee Industries Windscreen for mine, use bigger on my D100 and am very happy with it.

[rocksuitcase]

Seems like portable and low noise floor is kinda difficult.
Have just ordered Olympus LS-10 which seems to tickle all boxes for me.

great device. My NOLA running buddy hauled his all around using it from hat stealth at the fairgrounds to SBD patching late nights.
+T

[Teppka]

Unfortunately I can't update it to v1.10 as I can't find firmware uodate program file. V1.12 available on Olympus Japanese site doesn't recognize the device.

[rocksuitcase]

Unfortunately I can't update it to v1.10 as I can't find firmware uodate program file. V1.12 available on Olympus Japanese site doesn't recognize the device.

yuk. Maybe ask around in an ISO thread in the gear section. People keep installer/upgrade version files sometimes.

edit- I see you have done this. +T good luck

[Teppka]

It's actually an exe file, or smg for Mac. I thought this is the gear forum?

[rocksuitcase]

It's actually an exe file, or smg for Mac. I thought this is the gear forum?

true
I meant start a new thread titled with your ISO.  I see you did so.   hopefully someone can help.

[justme]

Here's something you might find delightful.

https://forum.soundonsound.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=869685#p869685