I bought 2 of them. They were $50 each time. I think I got mine from IRTI. But surprisingly, it was the same price every place I sought for it.
The one I have does not have a battery; the static is the hinge thing. But forgive me if I'm stepping on the discussion. I do not follow it all.
----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Giles <diamondcowboy24(a)gmail.com>
To: Plextalk User Discussion List <plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org>
Date: Friday, May 30, 2014 4:58 pm
Subject: Re: [Plextalk] microphones
>
>
> Where did you get your stereo condenser Sony microphone and what was the cost
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On May 30, 2014, at 5:39 PM, "Flor Lynch" <florlync(a)iol.ie> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Frank,
> >
> > Thanks for that. I believe I have a Sony Electret Condenser (ECM) 219, which is clip-on to your belt or collar, and stereo. It's quite good, and 1 AAA (pen-sized Duracell battery-powered. (BTW, does the static you experience by any chance have to do with the failing battery? In that case, you would put in a new one, or have somebody put in a new one (since it may not always be straightforward to do). But I'm thinking there would be mikes with more power than the above, and that'd give good � perhaps stereo � audio as well. I have a good, older, ECM909 that went well with a sony Walkman pro tape-recorder; but it's not as good on the plexTalk. I also have another mic, broadcast quality good, but not self- or battery-powered, which again worked very well with a Sony Walkman professional cassette recorder, dependent upon the power of the machine or aplifier to drive it, and the plexTalk Pocket doesn't drive it at all.
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- From: "frank cuta" <cuta(a)bentonrea.com>
> > To: "'Plextalk User Discussion List'" <plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org>
> > Sent: Friday, May 30, 2014 10:05 PM
> > Subject: [Plextalk] microphones
> >
> >
> >> Sorry, I forgot to change the subject on my last reply.
> >> Frank
> >>
> >>
> >> Lets talk about microphones.
> >>
> >> No one has responded to this question because it's a huge subject. I
> >> advise you join the PC audio list and listen to them discuss what is
> >> currently most popular.
> >>
> >> I have had several of the little Sony electret microphones over the years
> >> that just connect directly to the recorder without a cord. I have also
> >> used corded microphones in the ECM family. They all seem to develop the
> >> static noise problem eventually. I have never resolved this problem or met
> >> anyone who has. But I do not think it is resolved by cleaning. If someone
> >> knows how to correct this noise problem please let us all know.
> >>
> >> The principle advantage of these little microphones is convenience. All
> >> professional microphones are corded and use a standard XLR microphone
> >> connector. Guitar center or a local music shop can sell you an adaptor
> >> cable to convert from the stereo mini jack on the plextalk to a pair of XLR
> >> connectors. This cord will probably cost about $24.
> >>
> >> Once you go to an external professional corded microphone you then need to
> >> be concerned about how you are going to support it. Microphone stands
> >> come in all shapes and sizes but in general they are heavy and not very
> >> portable. They not only support the microphone so that you can have your
> >> hands free to play an instrument but they also eliminate handling noise.
> >>
> >> There are many good books and internet articles on microphone selection and
> >> the variety of shapes, sizes and functional types will make your head spin.
> >> Basically I like to talk to performers who play the kinds of instruments
> >> that I like to record and ask for suggestions. I do professional sound and
> >> have purchased a large number of them over the yearsbut I have no favorites
> >> except for the condensers that cost over $800 and they cannot be used on
> >> the Plextalk without a mixer to supply them with external power. Two
> >> exceptions are the Audio Tecnica AT31 and the AKG1000. These are both in
> >> the $200 range and offer the alternative of running from an internal AA
> >> battery.
> >>
> >> There are many many very good dynamic microphones in the $100 to $200 range
> >> and the advantage of this technology is that they do not require any
> >> external power. I use mostly Shure beta 57 and 58 models for live sound
> >> recording of folk music. If you are recording piano or orchestra or are
> >> concerned about capturing the natural sound of an instrument stick with
> >> the condensers.
> >>
> >> Frank
> >>
> >>
> >> I am looking for the same thing. I was told to go to Guitar Center. Pam.
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: Flor Lynch
> >> Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2014 6:13 AM
> >> To: Plextalk User Discussion List
> >> Subject: Re: [Plextalk] Save Big on Orders over $100 with Coupon Code
> >> 'wow'on Talkingmp3Players.com! Audio downloads!
> >>
> >> I would not be in favour of such a rule amendment. It could be used to
> >> ban or stymie discussion of any sales or purchases of PlexTalk products
> >> between individual users. The product being advertised in this thread is
> >> a 'listener / audio enhancement' to the PlexTalk.
> >>
> >> This list is generally low traffic enough. I asked a question last
> >> Sunday, and indeed asked it several months ago, in its own thread, but
> >> to date have not received any answers. I (find it hard to believe that
> >> nobody has used an external microphone with their PlexTalk while
> >> recording with it.) (I'm looking for a good microphone to use with the
> >> plexTalk Pocket. I have one that works, an ECM209 � as used with
> >> Minidisc recorderseab think I could possibly have better.)
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >>> From: "frank cuta" <cuta(a)bentonrea.com>
> >> To: "'Plextalk User Discussion List'" <plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org>
> >> Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2014 5:06 AM
> >> Subject: Re: [Plextalk] Save Big on Orders over $100 with Coupon Code
> >> 'wow'on Talkingmp3Players.com! Audio downloads!
> >>
> >>
> >> I would be in favor of a list rule that allows reviews of products and
> >> services by list members but does not allow direct sales by vendors
> >> (even
> >> nice ones).
> >>
> >> Frank Cuta
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: Plextalk [mailto:plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf
> >> Of Laz
> >> Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014 6:44 AM
> >> To: plextalk
> >> Subject: Re: [Plextalk] Save Big on Orders over $100 with Coupon Code
> >> 'wow'
> >> on Talkingmp3Players.com! Audio downloads!
> >>
> >>
> >> Glad to hear that you're not having issues with bees or ants for that
> >> matter, Jamie. However unless you suffer from OCD, I don't see anyone
> >> twisting your arm to read my message and not use the delete key when
> >> you run upon it and were the only one to post an off topic reply to my
> >> message to the group.
> >>
> >> The devices that I informed the subscribers about work with the
> >> PlexTalk players and allow one to use them wirelessly. Why shouldn't I
> >> inform them? Did you ever think that perhaps they're not as well
> >> informed as you on the subject of Bluetooth devices and their possible
> >> use with their PlexTalk players?
> >>
> >> So unless you're the owner or moderator of this group, I think the
> >> group can make use with a little less of you trying to be the list cop
> >> and leave that up to the actual owner or moderator. As I stated in my
> >> previous message, I will abide by what the owner or moderator
> >> determines. Can you?
> >>
> >> Thank you very much.
> >>
> >> Laz
> >>
> >>> From: "Jamie Cuthbertson" <jamie.cuthbertson(a)ntlworld.com>
> >> To: "'Plextalk User Discussion List'"
> >> <plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org>
> >> Subject: Re: [Plextalk] Save Big on Orders over $100 with Coupon Code
> >> 'wow' on Talkingmp3Players.com! Audio downloads!
> >> Message-ID: <000c01cf77f9$d1286040$737920c0$(a)ntlworld.com>
> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=by iso-8859-1"
> >>
> >> Hello Laz,
> >>
> >> It is nothing to do with bees in my bonnet or even ants in my pants,
> >> this is
> >> simply a request that you keep post on topic for this list.
> >>
> >> This list is supposed to be about Plextalk players and, whilst I fully
> >> acknowledge that your products may well be of interest to some list
> >> subscribers, it is not normal practice for commercial companies to use a
> >> list of this sort to advertise products. My dear fellow, it is simply a
> >> matter of good manners, that's all.
> >>
> >> Now off to do some fervent debugging of my bonnet and pants!!
> >>
> >> Have a thoroughly delicious weekend!!
> >>
> >> Jamie
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: Plextalk [mailto:plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf
> >> Of Laz
> >> Sent: 24 May 2014 19:38
> >> To: plextalk
> >> Subject: Re: [Plextalk] Save Big on Orders over $100 with Coupon Code
> >> 'wow'
> >> on Talkingmp3Players.com! Audio downloads!
> >>
> >> I don't know what bee got into your bonnet, Jamie but perhaps there
> >> are some folks on this list who would like to get into using their
> >> players wirelessly with Bluetooth speakers or headsets. If you don't
> >> care for the post, please exercise your right to delete the message.
> >>
> >> As for me, I'll go along with whatever the list owner or moderator says.
> >>
> >> Thanks!
> >>
> >> Laz
> >>
> >>> From: "Jamie Cuthbertson" <jamie.cuthbertson(a)ntlworld.com>
> >> To: "'Plextalk User Discussion List'"
> >> his his his his <plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org>
> >> Subject: Re: [Plextalk] Save Big on Orders over $100 with Coupon Code
> >> his his his his 'wow' his on Talkingmp3Players.com! Audio downloads!
> >> Message-ID: <000301cf777a$478bbf50$d6a33df0$(a)ntlworld.com>
> >> Content-Type: text/plain; his his his charset=by us-ascii"
> >>
> >> Hi Laz,
> >>
> >> I appreciate that you are trying to get to your target market but this
> >> really has nothing to do with Plextalk players. "I think you've had a
> >> good
> >> run at the cheap advertising but come on, there has to be a point at
> >> which
> >> you draw the line!
> >>
> >> Mr Moderator, please step in on this!
> >>
> >> Jamie
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: Plextalk [mailto:plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf
> >> Of Laz
> >> Sent: 24 May 2014 16:51
> >> To: plextalk
> >> Subject: [Plextalk] Save Big on Orders over $100 with Coupon Code 'wow'
> >> on
> >> Talkingmp3Players.com! Audio downloads!
> >>
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> >>
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> >>
> >> It can't be $99.99, it has to be $100 or more, but for example you
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> >> your player or other audio device with a headphone jack "to use
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> >>
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Hi.
I've got a recording problem.
When recording on my plextalk pocket I just get a second recorded when
recording the first thing in a title.
What can this be?
I just hear my first breath, then nothing more.
If I record the next time I get the recording fine.
/Kristoffer
--
Kristoffer Gustafsson
Salängsgatan 7a
tel:033-12 60 93
mobil: 0730-500934
Hi.
I've got a recording problem.
When recording on my plextalk pocket I just get a second recorded when
recording the first thing in a title.
What can this be?
I just hear my first breath, then nothing more.
If I record the next time I get the recording fine.
/Kristoffer
--
Kristoffer Gustafsson
Salängsgatan 7a
tel:033-12 60 93
mobil: 0730-500934
I have a PTR2. Suddenly a couple of nights ago it started saying tone plus
6 over and over, with little sounds in between. I left it alone, and
eventually it stopped, but since then this has recurred several times. When
I tried to make a recording onto a blank disk it stopped recording and said
there was a write error and to press cancel, which I did. Then came the
tone plus 6 problem again, and I could do nothing to stop it. I shut down,
which it took a long time to do, turned off the mains and let it rest a
while. I then switched on the mains, turned the machine on, and it seems to
now be ok. I wonder whether it had something to do with being overloaded in
some way. I had both a CF card and a disk in the machine at the time. When
I had shut down I removed the card and disk. Now I just have a disk in
place, and it is playing that one ok, which is one of my talking books. Can
anyone tell me what may have caused this problem?
Wendy
