Re: [ARSCLIST] And now for something completely different...

[David Lewiston <david.lewiston@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Marantz 660 and 670 have been reported by users to have noisy preamps, which 
may, or may not, have been improved in the 671.

David Lewiston

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marie Azile O'Connell" <marie.oconnell@xxxxxxx>
To: <ARSCLIST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: February 24, 2006 2:53 AM
Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] And now for something completely different...


> Hi Richard and all
>
> This is for field recordings/oral histories using Marantz PMD 660's.  We 
> are
> wanting to purchase bigger cards, 2 or 4 Gig, so the operator doesn't feel
> pressured into getting back to the Center after just one interview.  They 
> will
> record in wav format.  http://www.zzounds.com/item--MARPMD660
>
> Thanks for the replies thus far.
>
> Cheers
> Marie
>
>
> Quoting "Richard L. Hess" <arclists@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>:
>
> > At 01:02 PM 2/23/2006, Marie O'Connell wrote:
> > >I have been asked by my boss if there is a 'preferred' Flash Memory Card
> > for
> > >digital recordings.  Any tips would be great.  Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Hi, Marie,
> >
> > Well, this is a new field for us in audio land, but it is
> > well-discussed in digital photography arenas.
> >
> > Digital photography is no more immune to rumour and innuendo than
> > audio, and a fair amount of FUD floats around there, too.
> >
> > With that said, I have both Lexar and Sandisk cards which have
> > performed flawlessly. A discussion thread on the Canon digital board
> > seemed to favour Sandisk over Lexar. A discussion on the Nikon
> > digital board also said that Kingston was excellent for less.
> >
> > Before making a huge investment, I think trying out the card in the
> > intended device is a good choice.
> >
> > What devices are you selecting that use the CF cards?
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Richard
> >
> >
> > Tape Restoration Seminar:    MAY 9-12, 2006; details at Web site.
> > Richard L. Hess                   email: richard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Aurora, Ontario, Canada       (905) 713 6733     1-877-TAPE-FIX
> > Detailed contact information: http://www.richardhess.com/tape/contact.htm
>
>
> Marie O'Connell
> Sound Archivist/Sound Engineer/Sound Consultant
> Center for Oral History & Cultural Heritage
> University of Southern Mississippi
> Phone: 601-266-6514
> Mobile: 601-329-6911