Recording music

 The following summary of recommendations from RNLD members was created by Piers Kelly (1 June 2009).

 Microphones

• Easily the most popular for RNLDers was the Rode NT4. It's a "good single-point stereo microphone that will cope with a large dynamic range". Cost is about $500.

• The Rode range was also popular with some non-linguist musicians, who also recommended the Sony ECM DS-70 Electret Condensor and AKG C1000.

• The four mikes built into the Zoom H2 Recorder (see below).

• Behringer microphones which come with a bunch of accessories and cost $139.

Audio and video recording devices

• The Zoom H2 Digital recorder

• The Zoom H4n which can take two mics at once.

• Sony HVR-A1P HD camcorder (with audio-only option).

Methods

• Microphone placement is very important. Try varying it.

• Use two microphones.