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nldau · 05-11-2005, 00:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by tokens

ideally, you should just keep the x5 in your pocket and leave the mic on a raised surface, e.g. a table....

Tokens,

How could I record with the unit in my pocket and a mic on a table at the same time? I'm always sitting down when I need to be recording, so I have no pocket space. What if I moved? Wouldn't any movement jiggle the sub-pack and create potential problems? Also, how would the unit, with the sub-pack and a line-in cable attached, fit in my pocket? That hardly makes sense.

My situation is this: I'm semi-professional W. African drummer who takes many music classes. In class we all sit on chairs and everybody puts their recorders on the floor (In this environment there is NO OTHER place to put a recorder...) My real concern here is how sturdy is that sub-pack. Another concern I have is static that might develop as months/years of heavy use wear out that "friction" connection.

I'm hoping eXity will comment on this and the questions I posted previously,

Thank you Fido for your info regarding the powered mic!

N

mintcheerios · 05-11-2005, 01:43

A new subpack is like 9 bucks.

DietCigs · 05-11-2005, 03:19

14 PAGES?
omg
you really a good writer!

korinengell · 05-11-2005, 05:49

or just really long winded

Martinp · 05-11-2005, 06:23

1) as for as I know it is not possible to use unpowered microphones on the X5. I have not tested this and am unable to at the moment.

2) The subpack is the same as the one on the M3 and that one has given me no troubles whatsoever in nearly a years of (ab)use.

About FM Radio:
I am currently working in a remote part of Australia. Sadly there is absolutely no FM Radio Station in about a 200 km radius. I will try and update this review as soon as I get into a more civilized part of the world again.

Martinp · 05-11-2005, 06:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by korinengell

or just really long winded

No, just really detailed.

sexyleb · 05-11-2005, 08:39

come to the gold coase to test the radio, and while you are here give me your X5.

tarepanda · 05-11-2005, 10:27

Hi
sexyleb we could do a iaudiophile meeting around skooners of old and red back in a pub of Sydney...
Anyone interested?

Da PandA

Lelondul · 05-11-2005, 11:31

I'm with you, nldau - being a traditional musician as well, alot of my learning comes from live recordings in the field (mostly other folk's houses and pubs), so the thought of the separate sub-pack to get decent recordings is a big negative for me (even with the H3xx's humongous size). Plus, I just don't like the idea of having a crucial accessory which could easily be lost (regardless of cheap relacement price). Still the overall quality of the unit is very promising!

One questions: does the cradle have all the outputs the sub-pack does?

Also, I wonder if anyone has compared recording quality with the built-in mic vs. that of the Iriver?

Cheers,
- Lee

zaphanathpaneah · 05-11-2005, 12:06

The iRiver built in mic ios sooooo good that you can pick up the hard drive spining int he recordings. Pisses me off. You MUST use an external mic

korinengell · 05-11-2005, 12:39

sounds like it is a pretty crappy mic to me...

nldau · 05-12-2005, 01:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lelondul

.being a traditional musician as well, alot of my learning comes from live recordings in the field (mostly other folk's houses and pubs), so the thought of the separate sub-pack to get decent recordings is a big negative for me (even with the H3xx's humongous size). Plus, I just don't like the idea of having a crucial accessory which could easily be lost (regardless of cheap relacement price). Still the overall quality of the unit is very promising!

I totally agree with you. I was also wondering the exact same thing:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lelondul

...if anyone has compared recording quality with the built-in mic vs. that of the Iriver?

Does anybody out there know how the built-in mics on the x5 and the H340 compare (under equal recording conditions)?

Thanks all-

Lelondul, what do you play and where do you live?

Fido · 05-12-2005, 02:11

I've heard many reports about the iRiver harddrive spinning recording, I remember hearing that the M3 didn't have that problem so neither should the X5.

Martinp · 05-12-2005, 05:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lelondul

One questions: does the cradle have all the outputs the sub-pack does?

Damn that question pisses me off - after I have published my review (where the answer is contained) I don't want to see ANYONE asking that question any more.

YES! It has the same bloody connecters that the sub-pack does.

korinengell · 05-12-2005, 05:25

But what kind of connectors does the sub-pack have?

...and what about the cradle?

05-11-2005, 06:23	#20
Martinp Former iAudiophile/DAPreview editor Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Portsmouth, England Posts: 1,918	1) as for as I know it is not possible to use unpowered microphones on the X5. I have not tested this and am unable to at the moment. 2) The subpack is the same as the one on the M3 and that one has given me no troubles whatsoever in nearly a years of (ab)use. About FM Radio: I am currently working in a remote part of Australia. Sadly there is absolutely no FM Radio Station in about a 200 km radius. I will try and update this review as soon as I get into a more civilized part of the world again. __________________ Proud to be a part of the DAPreview webring: DAPreview \| epiZENter \| iAudiophile \| DAP.db

05-11-2005, 10:27	#23
tarepanda Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 17	Hi sexyleb we could do a iaudiophile meeting around skooners of old and red back in a pub of Sydney... Anyone interested? Da PandA __________________ U2 or not U2... that is the question.

05-11-2005, 12:06	#25
zaphanathpaneah Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: USA Posts: 521	The iRiver built in mic ios sooooo good that you can pick up the hard drive spining int he recordings. Pisses me off. You MUST use an external mic __________________ Call me "Z" Iaudio 5 Iaudio X5 Cowon D2 4gb + 8gb SDHC iriver 900 series Etymotic ear budds. (perfect sound) Metallica rules.

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05-11-2005, 01:43	#17
mintcheerios Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 214	A new subpack is like 9 bucks.

05-11-2005, 03:19	#18
DietCigs Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4	14 PAGES? omg you really a good writer!

05-11-2005, 05:49	#19
korinengell Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 167	or just really long winded

05-11-2005, 08:39	#22
sexyleb Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 39	come to the gold coase to test the radio, and while you are here give me your X5.

05-11-2005, 11:31	#24
Lelondul Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2	I'm with you, nldau - being a traditional musician as well, alot of my learning comes from live recordings in the field (mostly other folk's houses and pubs), so the thought of the separate sub-pack to get decent recordings is a big negative for me (even with the H3xx's humongous size). Plus, I just don't like the idea of having a crucial accessory which could easily be lost (regardless of cheap relacement price). Still the overall quality of the unit is very promising! One questions: does the cradle have all the outputs the sub-pack does? Also, I wonder if anyone has compared recording quality with the built-in mic vs. that of the Iriver? Cheers, - Lee

05-11-2005, 12:39	#26
korinengell Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 167	sounds like it is a pretty crappy mic to me...

05-12-2005, 02:11	#28
Fido Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 916	I've heard many reports about the iRiver harddrive spinning recording, I remember hearing that the M3 didn't have that problem so neither should the X5.

05-12-2005, 05:25	#30
korinengell Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 167	But what kind of connectors does the sub-pack have? ...and what about the cradle?