So, I am looking to have a few things sorted out in the sound dept. for a doc I am working on. I have decided that the subjects will have lavs with Tascam DR-05 recording on 16GB cards (enough space for the 12hrs or so quoted by Tascam on battery life with Eneloop Pros) I can't afford wireless, so the recorders are the best combo right now for lavs (opinions welcome on this) I heard samples of Zoom H1 vs the Tascam and the Zoom has too much hiss to my taste.

On camera:

This is where I am finding a bit of a hard time deciding. I want a compact kit (preferably without a rig)

Kit 1: Roland R-26 using all of its mics recording to their own independent channel (thats 2 omnis + XY) AT875r recording into the Roland R26 Since this test showed that the Roland has a bit of a hiss, I thought that using a Fethead attached the already short AT875r will give me a lower noise floor.

• Omni + XY + Shotgun channels to mix in post along with the lavs. --For this kit, I would need to get a cage to have both the Roland and the Shotgun mounted on the GH2.

Kit 2: For a lower price as the above: Zoom H6/H5 w/ SSH-6 mic. This module mic is a XY and short shotgun at the same time, which (with Zooms software) you can then choose how much of each set (XY and shotgun) you can have in your final mix later.

Sample of software and mic tests:

• on this one is that the AT875r takes the bench of gets sold because the module replaces it. The recorder mounts directly on the hotshote (no cage, or rig)
• Not enough samples from the SSH-6 mic out there, especially indoors and with dialogue, so it's a bit of a gamble and I don't know how well the noise floor will be with that combo. -/+ XY and Shotgun only left to mix later in post with the lavs. Hearing samples from the Omni+XY+Shotgun on the Roland leaves me with a bit of nice feeling.

Kit 3: The original kit I imagined I would get.

Tascam DR-70D AT875r

• cheaper than both above
• Dr-70D pre-amps are very nice but could also compliment them with a Fethead
• DR-70D built-in mics may be stereo...but they don't really give a stereo feeling so kind of pointless and the main reason for me to look at the above

That's pretty much what I have right now as options.

I also read about the Olympus LS-100 which has nice quiet pre-amps (for the XLRs) but I was advised by a friend that the 16bit recording may be too limiting if I need to compensate for either noise or for mixing. Any opinions on that?

Sadly enough no shop in London has all of these so I can test them all in one place and see what may fit best.

Also, my doc stuff is multi-field (indoor, outdoor) fly on the wall style 95% of the time so I really like the idea of having mixing options between the lavs, stereo and shotgun.

What do we think??

-GH2 with charger, and original panasonic battery - $429

The items listed below I would prefer to sell to local people who are in MD/DC/VA because the shipping will be too much, and for one item, it is best tried before bought as you'll see explained below:

-I have an OCT-18 to M43 adapter. This is the one made and sold by Ciecio7 on ebay. I bought it for $180 from a nice guy on this website, but when I brought it home, I couldn't get it to work. Most likely I'm just having a brain fart, so if you need one and are interested, I would suggest we meet locally so you can try it on your camera and lenses to make sure it works for you. I'm selling it for $170. This is the one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lomo-OCT-18-OCT18-OST-18-OST18-to-Micro-Four-Thirds-MFT-M43-Adapter-Ciecio7-/200977727817?pt=US_Lens_Adapters_Mounts_Tubes&hash=item2ecb34c149

-Creative Light Translucent Light Reflector - it's one of those circular reflectors thats twists/collapses and has a pouch it goes in - about a 3-4 feet in diameter - $20

-Kamerar 4 ft Slider - $80

With the development of SuperNATURAL sound and Behaviour Modelling technology, Roland has blurred the boundary between acoustic and electronic instruments. Built upon these core technologies, the new INTEGRA-7 sound module gives musicians a gold mine of the latest SuperNATURAL sounds in a fast-access, fully-stocked 16-part module. The powerhouse rack comprises a “greatest hits” collection of sounds from Roland’s flagship keyboards and V-Drums modules, plus all 12 boards in the acclaimed SRX library. Then there’s a new technology called Motional Surround, a 17-part ambience engine that lets you graphically control the distance and position of each part within a 360-degree sound field. With the immense power of the INTEGRA-7, you can create amazingly realistic and detailed orchestral arrangements, as well as immersive, spatial sounds, and beyond.

• Flagship synth module with over 5,000 sounds built in
• The latest SuperNATURAL sounds with enhanced Behaviour Modelling technology for expressive acoustic instruments and accurate reproduction of performance articulations
• Powerful SuperNATURAL synth engine with fat analogue synth models and vintage filter types
• Dynamic SuperNATURAL drum engine with natural tonal change, derived from Roland V-Drums
• For producers, the “must-have” SRX Expansion sound library is built in; all 12 SRX titles included
• Dedicated multi-effects and EQ for each part (16 parts), plus dedicated COMP+EQ (use six simultaneously) for drums and ambience parameters for SuperNATURAL drum kits
• Innovative 17-part Motional Surround ambience engine for stereo, headphone, and 5.1-channel output

• INTEGRA-7 Editor for iPad and Motional Surround VSTi Editor for SONAR software

• Price - around $1700-1800

Must be presented tomorrow officially.

I made this film in admiration of my father. When I was a little boy he took me into the meadows to find eggs. I still remember the beauty of the landscape, the sound of the birds and the excitement when we found eggs. Sadly we never found the first egg. I also remember the cold of the wind and tired feelings in my small legs. Often asking my father to carry me on his back.

DISCLAIMER: No real eggs were harmed during the making of this film. We only used empty egg shells. My father stopped collecting eggs years ago.

Gathering lapwing eggs is prohibited by the European Union, but Fryslân (a northern province of the Netherlands) was granted an exception for cultural-historical reasons. The Frisian exception was removed in 2005 by a court, which determined that the Frisian executive councillors had not properly followed procedure. As of 2006 it is again allowed to look for lapwing eggs between 1 March and 9 April, though harvesting those eggs is now forbidden.

Lapwings belong in meadows. The name lapwing describes the sound its broad wings make when in flight. Lapwings are also known as peewits, thanks to their shrill call. They are very vocal during mating season and have glorious courting rituals in the air. In the spring, the male makes several simple hollows in the ground and the female chooses one to make brood her eggs in. Both males and females brood the eggs and care for the chicks. Should their nest with chicks be threatened, they will defend their young with all their might. Sometimes, you see them flying after a harrier, constantly attacking the raptor. If it really gets serious, they will pretend to have a broken wing, luring the predator away from the nest.

The Frisian languages are a closely related group of Germanic languages, spoken by about 500,000 members of Frisian ethnic groups, who live on the southern fringes of the North Sea in the Netherlands and Germany. The Frisian languages are the second closest living languages to English, after Scots. Filmed at Vegelinsoord (West Frisian: Vegelinsoard) a small village in Skarsterlân in the province Fryslân of the Netherlands.

Camera / Production : Richard van der Laan Egg collector : Hans van der Laan Poem writer / reading : Siem de Vlas Sound recording : Richard van der Laan Sound design : Maarten Boogerman

Camera : Panasonic GH2 AVC-Intra Driftwood VY Canis Majoris Day Lens : Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f2.8 G ED Gear : Sachtler FSB-4 75 CF, Gini Follow Focus Rig, Lilliput monitor Recorder : Roland R-26

• http://www.rolandus.com/products/details/1176/450
• Get Demo - http://www.rolandus.com/go/r-mix_demo/
• Tablet - http://www.roland.com/products/en/R-MIX_Tab/

Available at:

• http://www.amazon.com/Roland-R-MIX-Processing-Software-System/dp/B0072BBBGW/

More advanced thing - http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/4160/sony-spectralayers#Item_3

Just today noon MEST my review of the Roland BK-7m arranger module was published on the

http://www.roland-arranger.com

Have fun reading... and even more letting your musicality and creativity free!!

Kurt Markussen

JUPITER-50 is equipped with a sound engine that's the sonic equal of its big brother JUPITER-80, containing most of the SuperNATURAL acoustic and synthesizer tones found in the JUPITER-80.

• Portable, self-contained keyboard with built-in sound system
• High-quality sounds, rhythms, and Music Assistants
• Comfortable, intuitive user interface
• Compatible with music rhythms from Roland’s BK, E, G, and VA series
• Play a variety of backing formats (SMF, MP3, WAV, and rhythms) and record performances with optional USB memory
• Roland Wireless Connect capability for cable-free communication with iPhone and iPad; free iOS apps available for music sharing, lyrics display, and more
• Available in black or white finish
• Price - about $699

More at http://www.roland.com/products/en/BK-3/

Available at:

• http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=roland+bk-3&_sacat=0