Olympus LS-10 thin sounding? at DVinfo.net

Jeff Harper · August 5th, 2009, 01:09 AM

I've read that the sound quality of this recorder, to some people, is a bit thin. Anyone know if this situation applies when using a lav mic? I'm using a quality lav (MKE-2) and don't want to waste it on a less than adequate pre-amp.

John Willett · August 7th, 2009, 06:47 AM

There is a slight bass roll-off on the mic. inputs of the LS-10 - the new LS-11 has a slightly less roll-off according to the specs.

The line-in is full frequency response.

Jeff Harper · August 7th, 2009, 06:55 AM

Thank John, I appreciate your reply! Looks like the Olympus is the best value for a quality recorder I can see.

John Willett · August 7th, 2009, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Harper

Thank John, I appreciate your reply! Looks like the Olympus is the best value for a quality recorder I can see.

Yes, I have one myself.

Anthony Ching · August 7th, 2009, 07:32 AM

LS-10 is an excellent one, especially when the price drop recently, maybe because LS-11 in one the way.
I got a LS-10 and sold it recently. Becuase I heard Olympus is going to release a new one in June which will improve the time accuracy for double system recording. Well, I'm waiting for LS-11 now.

Jeff Harper · August 7th, 2009, 07:35 AM

LS-11 is not being sold anywhere that I can find.

Anthony Ching · August 7th, 2009, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Harper

LS-11 is not being sold anywhere that I can find.

Just google it, and found scheduled release next month.

Jeff Harper · August 7th, 2009, 10:27 AM

Thanks Anthony. I might wait for it also, I don't know.

Rick Reineke · August 7th, 2009, 02:03 PM

The (also) soon to be released, Sony PCM-M10 may be of interest, if it sounds anything like the D50. The M10 certainly looks nice anyway.

Anthony Ching · August 7th, 2009, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick Reineke

The (also) soon to be released, Sony PCM-M10 may be of interest, if it sounds anything like the D50. The M10 certainly looks nice anyway.

Yes, M10 certainly looks interested. I'll wait and see and select my best pocket recorder.

Joe Podolsky · August 22nd, 2009, 09:53 PM

I am trying to record low base music and would like to be able to listen to what is being recorded. I also wonder about an external mike that can be used with the pocket recorder. What is the best pocket recorder to record low base music? Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Joe

August 5th, 2009, 01:09 AM	#1
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Olympus LS-10 thin sounding? I've read that the sound quality of this recorder, to some people, is a bit thin. Anyone know if this situation applies when using a lav mic? I'm using a quality lav (MKE-2) and don't want to waste it on a less than adequate pre-amp.

August 7th, 2009, 06:47 AM	#2
John Willett Major Player Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oxfordshire, UK Posts: 976	There is a slight bass roll-off on the mic. inputs of the LS-10 - the new LS-11 has a slightly less roll-off according to the specs. The line-in is full frequency response. __________________ John Willett - Sound-Link ProAudio and Circle Sound Services President: Fédération Internationale des Chasseurs de Sons

August 7th, 2009, 07:32 AM	#5
Anthony Ching Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Taipei Posts: 63	LS-10 is an excellent one, especially when the price drop recently, maybe because LS-11 in one the way. I got a LS-10 and sold it recently. Becuase I heard Olympus is going to release a new one in June which will improve the time accuracy for double system recording. Well, I'm waiting for LS-11 now. __________________ Got 3 'S': Schoeps, Sound Devices, and Sony.

August 22nd, 2009, 09:53 PM	#11
Joe Podolsky Tourist Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Felicity, Ohio Posts: 1	What is the best pocket recorder to record low base music? I am trying to record low base music and would like to be able to listen to what is being recorded. I also wonder about an external mike that can be used with the pocket recorder. What is the best pocket recorder to record low base music? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks Joe

August 7th, 2009, 06:55 AM	#3
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Thank John, I appreciate your reply! Looks like the Olympus is the best value for a quality recorder I can see.

August 7th, 2009, 07:35 AM	#6
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	LS-11 is not being sold anywhere that I can find.

August 7th, 2009, 10:27 AM	#8
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Thanks Anthony. I might wait for it also, I don't know.

August 7th, 2009, 02:03 PM	#9
Rick Reineke Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York Posts: 2,039	The (also) soon to be released, Sony PCM-M10 may be of interest, if it sounds anything like the D50. The M10 certainly looks nice anyway.