Olympus LS-P4 HI-RES Audio Recorder with TRESMIC 3 Microphone System, Integrated Bluetooth, USB Connector, 2-Mic Noise Cancellation, Fade-In/Fade-Out, Trimming/Overdubbing Editing and 8 GB MemoryT

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Allowing for a frequency spectrum of a full 20Hz-20kHz, the built-in TRESMIC 3 microphone system ensures a rich stereophonic sound capture – irrespective of the environment the LS-P4 is used in. As one of the other posters mentioned, most mics, including shotguns, are meant for near-by sounds. Maybe a few feet away, even for shotguns. Something you could get from a boom or an on-camera mic pointed at your subject a few feet away. Shotgun microphones don't actually amplify sound, but they reduce off-axis sounds. So, it won't amplify the sound coming from a far away bird but it can still reject noise from a nearby road (for example). There’s a good choice of formats, too. The FLAC format offers better than CD quality as half the storage size and you can go down to MP3 if you are worried about eating into the supplied 8GB. It’s easy too With simple post processing his needs can probably be achieved with lighter less expensive kit, however, he appears to have an experienced friend to help and I'm sure he can assist him in this matter.

Olympus LS-P4 HI-RES Audio Recorder with TRESMIC 3 Microphone Olympus LS-P4 HI-RES Audio Recorder with TRESMIC 3 Microphone

According to my inventory I own an Olympus ME31 small shotgun, which will work and tops out at 15 kHz. and is about 3x more sensitive than your ME15. I havn't tried it with birds and suspect that the Rode VideoMic Pro+ might be better, it certainly has a better frequency range though their sensitivity is nominally similar, as with binoculars, specifications only give you part of the story. As producers, you struggle to get inspired if you're using the same thing. A lot of times, a piece of analogue gear can break you out of that rut" – Shaun Lopez on crafting synth sounds for the long-awaited second album from Crosses With the current pandemic my tests were in the home and my garden, I managed to find a windy day and the wind muffler certainly helped reduce noise. The recording unit is 11x4x1.5cm and weighs only 75grams with the supplied ‘AAA’ rechargeable battery inserted. So, do you want a device that will easily travel everywhere with you, ready to snatch everyday sonic surprises at the press of a button? Or will your recording sessions be more planned affairs, with the aim of making a definitive, quality recording?In the comments on one of the LS-P5 release videos on YouTube, Olympus Audio Global added the following three upgrades: Having now received the Rode Lavalier Go mic and tried it out for some days, I have to say that I like it. Regarding recording settings, it’s best to utilise the unit’s full capabilities and choose uncompressed PCM WAV files over the MP3 format for optimum sound quality, and experiment with the microphone’s Zoom function to get the results you want. The ME66 that Marc uses is of course far superior, bigger, and more expensive, you pays your money....

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I used it with the parabola for a few days in the garden and it worked very well, although I think the affair is too cumbersome for me to take in the field with my camera.The elephant in the room is Apple's lightning connector. European regulators are putting pressure on Apple to ditch its Lightning connector in favour of a universal standard such as USB-C. If they are successful, then the MV88 may be forced into early obsolescence. Olympus servicing includes a complete inspection of all functions and repair and/or replacement of all parts necessary to ensure your product meets factory specifications. OMS chart states a slight runtime on battery difference in favor of the LS-P4. You did assume that the P5 might run longer because it has double the battery capacity (which sounds like a resonable assumption). Seemingly the P5 consumes more juice because of the new features 🙁 It's likely that no further discussion is required, in which case we recommend starting a new thread. If however you feel your response is required you can still do so. There's no fancy Bluetooth app, and it won’t help you tune your guitar. Instead, every effort has gone into making sure the PCM D-100 captures the best recording possible, whatever the location or the conditions. Preamp circuitry is isolated from its power supply for reduced noise, and levels can be set for each mic. These can be positioned independently too, swiveling 90 through 120 degrees.

Olympus LS-P4 Review – Is this the best recording equipment Olympus LS-P4 Review – Is this the best recording equipment

Did I have the recording level too high? Is there some sort of limiter that is producing the sound? Is the mic just no good for this? I don't want a large microphone at the moment, but I am prepared to spend more on a better one. The P5 carries two AAA batteries (vs. one in the P4), so maximum recording time (on battery) for any given configuration doubles. Nevertheless, the parabola is rather cumbersome and needs to be used as one's only activity. It would be impossible to concentrate on recording with such a bulky device and to take photographs as well! It is the ideal companion for filmmakers, Youtubers and musicians looking to easily produce professional sound. Capture, clear, dynamic and professional-quality audio for video, music, interviews, documentaries, travel and events thanks to the TRESMIC 3 microphone system which captures the full 20Hz - 44kHz frequency spectrum. Used as a shotgun mic on the camera hot shoe, the LS-P1 works well. The microphones sit above the front of the camera body, rather than above the lens, so won’t be too close to the speaker when used handheld for vlogging.A compact unit, the LS-P1 fits well in the hand and is very light. Despite its featherweight payload, the device is well made and doesn’t feel particularly fragile – but the Olympus CS150 Multipurpose Case will be a good investment for anyone prone to dropping things. Would splitting the mono signal into stereo affect it adversely? I mean, such as changing the impedance? Whether you’re blogging or vlogging, recording professional video or simply recording an interview, the LS-P4 will elevate your sound to new levels.

Olympus LS-P4 user manual (English - 136 pages) Olympus LS-P4 user manual (English - 136 pages)

But if you can’t remember where you left an important recording, then the Calendar Search function – the second choice on the Home screen, accessed via the F1 button – means you won’t be without it for long, as recordings are displayed according to the time created.

We’ve omitted covering a range of other features on the LS-P1 that will be more relevant to other types of user – people recording meetings, lectures and conferences, for example, who will often perform basic editing and file management on the device.) Build and handling I used an Olympus ME15 tie-pin mic (it's mono), fixed to the outside of my hat, inside a windshield. Wind noise is not a problem. The H5 will also take an accessory shotgun that replaces its standard mics it has its uses, but you are better off with your ME66. Both are easy enough to use, the H4 being a bit more intuitive for the casual user. The big advantage of both is that the screen and the controls are far less fiddly than the LS-P4, however the LS-P4 is far more portable and I take a pair everywhere as I can use lightweight clamps to attach them to tree branches, pipes or whatever is to hand and just leave them without the risk of handling noise. Clearly a big shotgun negates some of the foregoing. Also in the box are a 3.5mm to 3.5mm lead of 25cm length. A two part fixing that will attach to a camera shoe and a wind muffler to fit over the microphones.