SOME SUGGESTIONS FOR DIGITAL EQUIPMENT SUITABLE FOR ORAL HISTORY USE

►   PORTABLE HIGH RESOLUTION SOLID STATE WAVE/MP3  RECORDER

EDIROL R-09HR 

Note:  Edirol R-09HR can take a flash card of up to 4 gigabytes
It is recommended for quality purposes to buy flash cards from a reputable source

24/96 Recording: Experience precise audio clarity with a wider dynamic range when using the higher bit and sample rates that the R-09HR offers. The R-09HR supports up to 24-bit/96kHz linear PCM recording, which has over twice the digital audio resolution of a standard audio CD.

Built-In Stereo Condenser Microphone: When recording with the R-09HR, there's no extra gear to buy or cables to connect. A pro-quality stereo microphone is built right into the unit, complete with a dedicated analog input control, mono/stereo selector, low-cut filter, limiter/AGC (Auto Gain Control), and gain boost. The onboard electret condenser microphone elements are compact, ultra-sensitive, and placed to capture three-dimensional sound naturally and accurately. To further avoid possible noise interference from internal components, the microphone housing is separated from the main circuit board. (External microphones can also be used with the R-09HR's 1/8" stereo mic input.)

Portability: Small enough to fit in a shirt pocket, the R-09HR has a new tactile feel that is easy to grip. It also has a user-friendly graphic display for easy operation. The large 1.5" display provides a wide view with easy-to-see level meters, peak indicators, and additional recording data.

Preview Speaker: Without headphones, you can easily playback the recorded sounds immediately after recording, thanks to the preview speaker on rear panel.

Wireless Remote: With the included wireless remote controller, transport functions such as recording start/playback start, fast forward, rewind, volume control, and input level control can be accessed from a distance. This allows the R-09HR to be placed in exactly the right position for recording, and allows for quick and easy hands-free operation.

USB 2.0: The R-09 can connect to computers via USB for importing/exporting audio files. It supports Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) mass storage so file transfers are quick and convenient.

Accessories: A wide variety of optional accessories are available for the R-09HR                                RRP $899

Call Adrian Mitchell, Turramurra Music Centre, 1267 Pacific Highway, Turramurra NSW. 2074 for discounts available to OHAA members.
Tel. (02) 9449.8487     www.turramusic.com.au
    

►  PROFESSIONAL SOLID STATE RECORDERS

MARANTZ PMD 660                                   RRP               $1595 

MARANTZ PMD 670                                   RRP               $2495

►  MICROPHONE - RODE M3

The Rode M3 is an extremely versatile microphone that opens up possibilities for anyone who records audio - from oral historians, journalists and students to business people adding audio files to websites and multimedia presentations.

RRP $240

Call Adrian Mitchell, Turramurra Music Centre, 1267 Pacific Highway, Turramurra NSW. 2074 for discounts available to OHAA members.
Tel. (02) 9449.8487     www.turramusic.com.au

  ►   COMPUTER SOFTWARE PROGRAMS FOR SOUND EDITING     

ProTools Audio Editing Software  by Dididesign     RRP  $750
ProTools - M2 Box mini Version 8                               RRP  $585

Versions available for both Apple and Windows Platforms

Call Adrian Mitchell, Turramurra Music Centre, 1267 Pacific Highway, Turramurra NSW. 2074 for discounts available to OHAA members.
Tel. (02) 9449.8487     www.turramusic.com.au

►  ARCHIVAL QUALITY DISCS

PRODISC

Used by  Libraries and Archival Oral History Collections around Australia
All discs carry the Gold Plated Data Protection certification label and are printable using Inkjet

                                                                                                Per piece       Item Price         

PRODISC Disc CD-R Master Gold
For accurate low-/medium speed recording - real time
650 megabytes (74 minutes uncompressed)
Retail pack of 25 in spindle pod                                         $4.40               $110.00           

PRODISC DATA SEAL DVD-R (G) ARCHIVAL GOLD
For audio, photographic files and video masters.
Scratch proof coated. Large 4.7 gigabytes capacity  
Note: these discs cannot be played in a CD player                                         
25 discs in spindle pod                                                       $5.83              $155.50

PRODISC CD-R74 PREMIUM WHITE                                 $2.60                $65.00
General audio/data mastering and archiving

PRODISC ARCHIVAL PACKAGING  -  BLACK ARCHIVE FLEXI CASE
High quality, archive specifications, 9mm thick unbreakable, flexible, single CD mailer with clear plastic overlay wrap for external slick and provision for booklet inside.
Minimum order 100                                                             52 cents         $52.00          
All prices include GST