Date:         Wed, 12 Oct 2005 07:23:07 -1000
Reply-To:     David Lewiston <[log in to unmask]>
Sender:       Association for Recorded Sound Discussion List
              <[log in to unmask]>
From:         David Lewiston <[log in to unmask]>
Subject:      Re: Seen at AES NYC
Comments: To: Association for Recorded Sound Discussion List <[log in to unmask]>
Content-type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=response

Dissatisfaction with the shortcomings of the presently-available portables 
led me to buy a Sound Devices 744T, mainly because I admire this company's 
preamps.

People who record sound for film & tv seem to like it, but I think that the 
designer made too many poor ergonomic decisions. While it provides a 
remarkable range of facilities, I find it just too hard to use. 
Unfortunately, I couldn't afford a Nagra V.

David Lewiston


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard L. Hess" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: October 12, 2005 4:51 AM
Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Seen at AES NYC


> Now this is starting to get exciting. While not perfect, I've usually been 
> happy with the sound of Sony products.
>
> I found, "<http://www.sony.com>Sony showed its new PCM-D1 portable field 
> recorder. Yow! About $2k, including 4-gig Flash memory off rechargeable or 
> AA batteries. Linear PCM recording or compressed audio files."
>
> at 
> http://enews.primediabusiness.com/enews/mix/mixlinestudio/2005_10_07_10705_aes_enewsletter/view.html
>
> Those LOOK (but that's part of the marketing, I guess) like serious 
> condenser mic capsules. Look similar to (but not identical to) AKG C451 
> capsules.
>
> It's not clear if the 4GB is built in or removable.
>
> Hopefully this also has external mic inputs AND 48V phantom power.
>
> At 10:25 AM 10/12/2005, Eugene Lew wrote:
>>Howdy,
>>
>>Here are some pics of the hand-held solid state recorder that Sony plans
>>to ship in december:
>>http://pro.miroc.co.jp/AES2005/2nd_day/2st_day_sony.html
>>details are shown in the screen photo at the above link.
>>
>>The demo unit felt solid, wasn't as heavy as it looks, and was easy to
>>operate.
>>
>>more:
>>http://www.oade.com/Tapers_Section/Forum/user_files/99.jpg
>>http://beradio.com/currents/blog/photoblog10082005/
>>
>>I didn't ask how much it will cost,
>>/EL
>>
>
> Richard L. Hess                              [log in to unmask]
> Aurora, Ontario, Canada             http://www.richardhess.com/
> Detailed contact information: http://www.richardhess.com/tape/contact.htm
>
> -- 
> No virus found in this incoming message.
> Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.
> Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.11.14/129 - Release Date: 10/11/05
>
>