What to use to record sound of nature?

[smcoptyltd]

Of course I would use notebook with USB sound card.

Any idea what kind of mic (best possible) I should use?

Sound should be recorded in high quality stereo, preferably 44.1khz/24 bit. The biggest problem would be a mic and preamp because I can't use the power in the bush. Only batteries.

Of course using the power generator is some kind of option but the noise he does create is far too loud.

Any ideas or hints, or... links?

TIA

[RobMacki]

The biggest problem would be a mic and preamp because I can't use the power in the bush. Only batteries.

Sound Devices 442 mixer with two MKH 416 in ORTF pattern.
The 416s IMHO would be a good choice because of the off axis rejection and focus. Even in the woods there is a direction where there is noise you want to avoid.

[minister]

Any idea what kind of mic (best possible) I should use?

Sound should be recorded in high quality stereo, preferably 44.1khz/24 bit. The biggest problem would be a mic and preamp because I can't use the power in the bush. Only batteries.

SOUND DEVICES
SCHOEPS
SANKEN
TASCAM
BERNIE KRAUSE

[smcoptyltd]

Many thanks guys.

Merry Christmas to all of you.

[Steve MacMillan]

I enjoyed the Bernie Krause link, thanks.

STeve

[minister]

yer welcome steve!

he is, arguably, the KING of nature recordings. lots of intersting reading on nature and recording it and takes you to all kinds of places. check out his CV, it is pretty damn amazing. no slouch.

[Scott Goldberg]

Me too, thank you! that was eye opening and an education!