Re: Re: [microsound] (Hardware) Fieldrecording?

[Aaron Ximm <ghede@xxxxxxxx>]

> sony minidiscs use automatic level control, which i suspect is why
> you're getting the hiss (if they occur during periods of low-level noise
> or quasi-silence)...i use a sharp (which allows you to set your own
> levels) for this reason.

I believe both support AGC (automatic gain control), but it's true that
with all of mine, this "feature" must be explicitly disabled before every
recording. A minor pain.

On most older Sonys, you do this by starting in REC-PAUSE mode, then
pressing and holding the REC slider until the word MANUAL flashes on the
display. At this point you can adjust a fixed gain up and down while
watching levels, then begin recording.

On newer ones (eg the MZR700) you navigate to the REC menu, where
manual/automatic is an option.

 best,
   aaron

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  http://www.quietamerican.org

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