Looking to record class lectures

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Ok I got my professors OK to record my lectures next semester, but now I need some equipment advice. I want to record the lectures and archive them on via MP3 files.

Now since this is the microphone forum I'll ask which mic I should use. I guess I'll be using some sort of minidisc recorder (since I don't know of any MP3 player that lets your record direct to MP3).

Also I'd like to do this as cheeply as possible, I'm something of an audiophile but I'm not looking for studio quality here, just a basic mic that'll record my professors lectures.

Finally, I know this is off topic, but if anyone has any tips on recorders fell free to chime in!

-Falcor
 
ok Falcor, I'll tell you that the Sony Net MD WILL NOT transfer back to the PC via USB cable. the usb connectivity will ONLY send audio TO The MD recorder. That should narrow the field down a bit. I reccomend finding a personal data recorder with a usb connection. they sell then in Radio shack. these recorders WILL transfer back to the PC. and you could then convert the file type from whatever medium it transfers in.

here's a start:
http://www.radioshack.com/product.a..._name=CTLG_002_001_006_002&product_id=14-1199

cheaper than the Net MD with mic input :D

happy trails
 
Thanks, thats a great start! Now, what sort of quality could I expect to get on that sort of DAT recorder/what mic would I need?
 
Get a Marantz CDR300 portable CD field recorder and record, then put the CD-R in your computer and make an MP3 file.
 
If you follow that link you will find that recorders that RS (Radio Shack) carries have microphones built in. they also carry one with a "super directional microphone" that may come in handy thought I'm not too sure on the recording time it offers. Also, some of the newer handled/portable MP3 player/recorders DO feature microphone jacks and they might be a good alternative. Sony makes a general purpose DAT/MD microphone it's about 100 bucks but it's "tailor made" for this particular application.. I bought and prefer small electret microphones. I've bought several fom this guy. http://giant-squid-audio-lab.com/ His name is Darren and he makes all his mics by hand. The quality is top notch for what they are. I use them for bootlegs:eek: and lectures ;-) You can be sure to get an excellent mic fromt hat guy. but if it's a directional microphone that you need you might have to ask him if he carries those capsules or maybe look at other mics for the MP3 recorder.

Hope this helps

-Brent
 
DJL.. that would work too .. hehe

...but power consumption, CD initialization time.. wireless lapel setup etc.. could be a hassel...

-Brent
 
MP3 recorders

You could use a Pogo RipFlash, which will record well over 1 hour of voice grade mp3 (22 KHz Mono, 96 Kbps for example) on a 128 MB smart card. The device has a USB port to transfer the MP3 file back to your PC.

http://www.pogoproducts.com/

There's a similar device, made by Archos, called an Ondio, which is a similar setup.

http://www.archos.com/lang=en/products/prw_500324.html?country=us

These things have an internal mic, but you'd probably want to consider an external mic for better sound quality. Check out what the bootleg concert tapers use for 'stealth' mics and power supplies.
 
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