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Sony PCM D50 vs Marantz Pmd661 (internalmics and optical options )

Anybody can tell me how they sound, D50 seems to be the best… not much said about the 661. I wanted to record quite ambient atmospheres. How many channels does the Optical in take? …
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Using a Rode NTG-2 Shotgun with a Marantz PMD 661

Hi there, this is my first attempt at making audio recordings for an Oral History project. I've been using the Marantz PMD internal mic up to this point, but just bought an extern …
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Upgrading my gear - would love some input! Mics, field recorders and wind protection.

I've searched plenty and read hundreds of threads here in the last few days. This place is a great resource (definitely going to hang out here!) so forgive me if I'm going to repea …
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Marantz PMD661: Display timer bug?

Hi Everyone, Quick question to PMD 661 owners. I'm using one for a project now but there seems to be a little bug in the menu. The LED display automatically goes to a 'minimal' in …
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Mid-priced Portable Recorders & Microphone.

Hi, I'm looking to buy a portable recorder and shotgun microphone. I want the recorder to have decent internal mic's, to get some nice ambience recordings, but, as I can't really …
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Help - Portable Recorder

Marantz PMD 661 or Fostex FR-2LE ?