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Nagra III recording Q

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Submitted by mapobridge on

Hi all,



I just got a Nagra III reel-to-reel recorder. Does this machine have an internal

microphone? Or do I need a plugin mic?



Thanks.

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Boswell

I think that is a standard XLR microphone input, so any professional dynamic or self-powered mic with an XLR cable should work. Other than saying you want to "collect sound", you don't say what the application is, but if this is reporting or news gathering, you could try the Beyerdynamic M58, although there are many mics that would fulfil this task.

Mon, 06/27/2011 - 09:18 Permalink
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mapobridge

Boswell, post: 373397 wrote: I think that is a standard XLR microphone input, so any professional dynamic or self-powered mic with an XLR cable should work. Other than saying you want to "collect sound", you don't say what the application is, but if this is reporting or news gathering, you could try the Beyerdynamic M58, although there are many mics that would fulfil this task.



I have been happy with my Sony handheld for general recording: so far, I used it to record a motorcycle engine, xylophone, and insects. I think I will use Nagra for voice (speech) and music(Classical/Jazz in small spaces).



I thought about getting a cheap (under $100), general all around mic, if there is such a thing, as I am dying to try out the Nagra. But, I decided to get a decent one in $200-$400 price range, since I will need one anyway.



I will check out M58, I appreciate it.

Mon, 06/27/2011 - 12:42 Permalink