Voice Recorder, Will this model work?

Wayne Greensill · May 17th, 2007, 02:23 PM

Hi Guys
Just to let you know that I have used the Iriver T30 with a small preamp connected to a lapel mic and the sound quality is excellent.

The link below will you show you the type of pre amp used.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LINE-IN-PREAMP...QQcmdZViewItem

Regards
Wayne

Jim Bucciferro · May 18th, 2007, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vito DeFilippo

Do a search on Ebay for:

300110138090

You can buy it direct for $40 plus shipping. Get the Giant Squid mic and you'll be all set up for less than $100.

If you have the extra money, here's the 1gig version for $30 more:

300111959156

I bought one from this guy and he shipped it to me quickly in Canada. The iriver works great. You'll be covered for your wedding, and have an mp3 player to boot!

Good luck!

I bought the FP795 from this guy. Good service and the unit captured great audio.
Be aware that you can set the AGC on or off for the recording volume. I had it turned off and got a lot of distortion. You'll need to play around with it to get determine the best sound.

Vito DeFilippo · May 18th, 2007, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Bucciferro

Be aware that you can set the AGC on or off for the recording volume. I had it turned off and got a lot of distortion. You'll need to play around with it to get determine the best sound.

Jim,

There is no AGC on these irivers in line-mic/external mic mode. It only applies for voice recording using the internal mic, which is generally NOT what we want to do anyway. If you are getting clipping, reduce the recording volume in the line-in recording volume setting. About 45 is good for Giant Squid lapel mic, for example.

Jim Bucciferro · May 18th, 2007, 01:16 PM

Yeah, I had the mic volume pretty high. I'll try 45 next time.

Adam Pelka · May 25th, 2007, 01:06 PM

I tested this voice recorder and I think is very suitable for lapel microphone recording.
It has 50Hz - 19kHz frequency response and for voice recording at the wedding video is more than enough. It is much better choice than wireless.
I had bad experience with wireless - random noises and hissing sound.
And also I can use many lapel mics at different people at the same time without worry of any radio interference and for much less money spent on audio equipment.
From now on I am going to use this setup instead of wireless.

Jenna Klingensmith · May 25th, 2007, 06:33 PM

If wireless systems can be bad, then why do professionals say that they are a must.

Vito DeFilippo · May 25th, 2007, 06:52 PM

I think most audio professionals would choose wired over wireless. But they would also choose a good wireless over something that can't be monitored.

And with monitoring in mind, there are situations where a wired or boomed mic won't be practical. Then you use wireless.

Adam Pelka · May 26th, 2007, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jenna Klingensmith

If wireless systems can be bad, then why do professionals say that they are a must.

The real pros use a very expenisive wireless system ( $700 and up)
And if the ability to monitor the recorded sound is very important than good wireless sytem is a must.
But for wedding videographers with limited budget good digital voice recorder is an option.

Chris Harris · June 22nd, 2007, 07:40 PM

How long of a cable for these mics connected to an iriver would you guys recommend? They range from 1 foot all the way to 5 feet... what should I go for? I plan on buying two in order to mic the groom and possibly the officiant.

Vito DeFilippo · June 22nd, 2007, 07:47 PM

I have two Giant Squid mics that I use with my iRivers, both with 5 foot cables. At first I was worried they would be too long, but it's easy to stuff the excess into the groom's pocket. And I've been happy with the extra length when micing the podium or whatever.

Chris Harris · June 22nd, 2007, 09:12 PM

Should I go for the right angled plug if I'm going to use an iriver? Is the line input located in a place that the right angled plug would be better? I'm looking at getting the iFP-890.

Vito DeFilippo · June 22nd, 2007, 09:27 PM

If you get one of the 800 series, get the right angled plug, because the input is on the side of the player. If you get one of the 700 series, get the straight plug, because the input is on the end.

And you might as well get one of them with more memory than the 890. You'll probably get it off Ebay anyway, so why not go for the 795 or the 895 at least. Or max it out with the 799 or 899. The price difference will be small, and you'll be happy with the extra room if you want to use it as an mp3 player, or record for longer times.

I have an 895 and an 899.

And check out this page if you didn't see my post above:

http://www.videouniversity.com/iriver.shtml

Chris Harris · June 23rd, 2007, 02:38 AM

So I ordered the iriver and the giant squid iriver mic, as well as a micromemo thing for the ipod nano and another lav mic. Set me back around $180. Can't wait to try it out!

Vito, thanks for all the help!

Vito DeFilippo · June 23rd, 2007, 06:34 AM

My pleasure. Hope it all works out for you!

May 25th, 2007, 01:06 PM	#20
Adam Pelka New Boot Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Worcester, MA USA Posts: 5	Olympus DS-30 I tested this voice recorder and I think is very suitable for lapel microphone recording. It has 50Hz - 19kHz frequency response and for voice recording at the wedding video is more than enough. It is much better choice than wireless. I had bad experience with wireless - random noises and hissing sound. And also I can use many lapel mics at different people at the same time without worry of any radio interference and for much less money spent on audio equipment. From now on I am going to use this setup instead of wireless.

May 25th, 2007, 06:52 PM	#22
Vito DeFilippo Trustee Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 1,585	I think most audio professionals would choose wired over wireless. But they would also choose a good wireless over something that can't be monitored. And with monitoring in mind, there are situations where a wired or boomed mic won't be practical. Then you use wireless. __________________ . http://www.nosmallroles.com

June 22nd, 2007, 07:47 PM	#25
Vito DeFilippo Trustee Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 1,585	I have two Giant Squid mics that I use with my iRivers, both with 5 foot cables. At first I was worried they would be too long, but it's easy to stuff the excess into the groom's pocket. And I've been happy with the extra length when micing the podium or whatever. __________________ . http://www.nosmallroles.com

June 22nd, 2007, 09:27 PM	#27
Vito DeFilippo Trustee Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 1,585	If you get one of the 800 series, get the right angled plug, because the input is on the side of the player. If you get one of the 700 series, get the straight plug, because the input is on the end. And you might as well get one of them with more memory than the 890. You'll probably get it off Ebay anyway, so why not go for the 795 or the 895 at least. Or max it out with the 799 or 899. The price difference will be small, and you'll be happy with the extra room if you want to use it as an mp3 player, or record for longer times. I have an 895 and an 899. And check out this page if you didn't see my post above: http://www.videouniversity.com/iriver.shtml __________________ . http://www.nosmallroles.com

June 23rd, 2007, 06:34 AM	#29
Vito DeFilippo Trustee Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 1,585	My pleasure. Hope it all works out for you! __________________ . http://www.nosmallroles.com

May 17th, 2007, 02:23 PM	#16
Wayne Greensill Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: England Posts: 132	Hi Guys Just to let you know that I have used the Iriver T30 with a small preamp connected to a lapel mic and the sound quality is excellent. The link below will you show you the type of pre amp used. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LINE-IN-PREAMP...QQcmdZViewItem Regards Wayne

May 18th, 2007, 01:16 PM	#19
Jim Bucciferro Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Shelton, CT USA Posts: 125	Yeah, I had the mic volume pretty high. I'll try 45 next time.

May 25th, 2007, 06:33 PM	#21
Jenna Klingensmith Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Near Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 112	If wireless systems can be bad, then why do professionals say that they are a must.

June 22nd, 2007, 07:40 PM	#24
Chris Harris Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 487	How long of a cable for these mics connected to an iriver would you guys recommend? They range from 1 foot all the way to 5 feet... what should I go for? I plan on buying two in order to mic the groom and possibly the officiant.

June 22nd, 2007, 09:12 PM	#26
Chris Harris Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 487	Should I go for the right angled plug if I'm going to use an iriver? Is the line input located in a place that the right angled plug would be better? I'm looking at getting the iFP-890.

June 23rd, 2007, 02:38 AM	#28
Chris Harris Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 487	So I ordered the iriver and the giant squid iriver mic, as well as a micromemo thing for the ipod nano and another lav mic. Set me back around $180. Can't wait to try it out! Vito, thanks for all the help!