Originally posted by bobbotron Thanks! Yeah, I've been reading that an external recorder is the way to go. Any recommendations? I'd be looking for something that does one mic in well, few extra features.
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Yeah, sadly the extra recorder is pushing the price of this whole outfit to a little higher than I should be spending. Will have to keep my eyes open for used equipment!
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That's what I worried. Thanks - think I'll have to think about this more.
It's been years since I've used any. But you shouldn't have to go too deep into the pocket if you aren't going to use it professionally, or like everyday.
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Originally posted by bobbotron
Thankfully for me, I just want to record the sound, it's super dark back there, the atmosphere of the frogs and occasional coyote in the distance is the main event.
We've had a Chuck-will's-widow calling behind the house during the evening, late twilight and after. I went out and recorded it with a phone, just to identify it, it's a very seldom seen member of the nightjar family with a very distinctive and loud call. I'd love to get a photo of it. They sleep during the day either on a tree branch or if nesting on the ground. Supposedly, they blend in so well that they are very hard to see on the ground. The trees it seems to be in are very densely leafed, I have looked through them a couple times with binoculars to no avail. We've only been here since mid April, it's an interesting symphony of sounds at night with a variety of frogs, occasional owls, the Chuck-will's-widow, but no coyotes yet. There are also some bobcats in the area, but I have not heard them. But then, what does the fox say? (sorry, I couldn't help it)