Re: OT: mic for iPod Touch recommendation

[andy butler <akbutler@tiscali.co.uk>]

hi Jim,
One of those cheap mini electret condensers would be ok.
(assuming it has stereo input).

Those little capsules usually have really good range.
I used to use one with a mini-disk recorder and got
some very acceptable results (all things being relative).

The omni-directional stereo pattern is not ideal, but 
then I'm guessing you're looking more for a "notebook"
than for serious recording.

I rather doubt it's worth spending more.
To get a significantly better mic would likely cost
as much as a Zoom H2 (which is great for acoustic guitars).

andy

Jim Goodin wrote:
> I recently inherited an 8gig iPod Touch from my son who upg'd to an 
> iPhone and I'm discovering some great possibilities audio resource wise. 
>  Has anyone recorded much on these devices and if so what are you 
> using/recommending for a mic source?  I'm finding a range from just the 
> integrated Apple earphone sets to physical portable mic's.  Any opinions?
> 
> Thx
> 
> J