I just recorded a quick test with a Rode m3 using the built in phantom power so if anyone is interested in checking it out - send me a PM.
Ok, will PM in the a.m. when I'm on my PC. Thx again...
I can't promise anything, but I'll see what I can do. I don't have such a mic myself but with a bit of convergence such a test should be possible to do.
Come to think of it, I possibly could go make a test at my local sound store.. Next week, that is. Whilst picking up the binaural mics I ordered.
One of the things that is a problem with H4n is that it's terrible with the Rode Ntg-2 and maybe other low sensitive mics. The volume is way too low even with mic levels all the way at 100.... so this would be a big deal to me if the R-26 is better in this regard. So reiterrating Vitaliy's request!
@spacewig and others who'd like some test sounds - send me a PM and I'll mail the files.
The test: folder 1-3, 4 channels xy+omni (separate) on 50%, 75% and 25% level. Folder 4-6, 2 channels xy+omni on 25% 50% and 75% level.
Sounds: ambience, gentle tapping of a pencil on a table close to the recorder, candy paper wrinkle..
I had the recorder part of the time standing up, part of the time directed away from me (towards the street outside).
I did the test in that way to determine how the recorder performs with picking up ambient sounds / sound effects.
OK, thank you, much appreciated!
@spacewig I'll see what I can do! I can propably make some test files from the internal mics today. The stuff I used it for so far won't be much good to you anyway since it was a line in recording.
Test files, if you have any, would be much appreciated. If you can make a quick sample recording using the preamps (xlr inputs) and make a note of how much gain you applied and the specs of the mic you used, this would be very helpful. There are none of these units for rent yet in my city so I have to rely on the opinion of users.
Muchos gracias
I will try to record some Interviews soon. Have been really busy lately with another project that was already shot.
I've only used it very briefly so far, but I think it seems very promising and it certainly has a better signal / noise ratio than the 4n. I have not tested the internal mics yet, so I can't say anything about them.
First impressions where - good build quality / sturdy, a bit bigger than h4n (may be an issue for some who want to keep their rig minimal - though it's not heavy). Easy to navigate and set up..
I've ordered Roland's binaural mic/earphones so I'm looking forward to trying them out soon. I'll see if I have some time tomorrow to record ambient sounds with the internal mics and compare them to my previous experiences with h4n, h4, h2... (I've basically only used Zoom recorders to any larger extent before).
@sohus @kavadni @all_other_R26_owners
Anyone else have feedback (NPI) on this unit? I am particularly interested in pre-amp noise and noise floor of built-in mics.
Thanks in advance. Any info/opinion/suggestions you could share would be highly appreciated.
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