Re: [ARSCLIST] And now for something completely different...

["Marie Azile O'Connell" <marie.oconnell@xxxxxxx>]

Hi Richard and all

This is for field recordings/oral histories using Marantz PMD 660's.  We are
wanting to purchase bigger cards, 2 or 4 Gig, so the operator doesn't feel
pressured into getting back to the Center after just one interview.  They will
record in wav format.  http://www.zzounds.com/item--MARPMD660

Thanks for the replies thus far.

Cheers
Marie


Quoting "Richard L. Hess" <arclists@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>:

> At 01:02 PM 2/23/2006, Marie O'Connell wrote:
> >I have been asked by my boss if there is a 'preferred' Flash Memory Card
> for
> >digital recordings.  Any tips would be great.  Thanks in advance.
> 
> Hi, Marie,
> 
> Well, this is a new field for us in audio land, but it is 
> well-discussed in digital photography arenas.
> 
> Digital photography is no more immune to rumour and innuendo than 
> audio, and a fair amount of FUD floats around there, too.
> 
> With that said, I have both Lexar and Sandisk cards which have 
> performed flawlessly. A discussion thread on the Canon digital board 
> seemed to favour Sandisk over Lexar. A discussion on the Nikon 
> digital board also said that Kingston was excellent for less.
> 
> Before making a huge investment, I think trying out the card in the 
> intended device is a good choice.
> 
> What devices are you selecting that use the CF cards?
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Richard
> 
> 
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Marie O'Connell
Sound Archivist/Sound Engineer/Sound Consultant
Center for Oral History & Cultural Heritage
University of Southern Mississippi
Phone: 601-266-6514
Mobile: 601-329-6911