Questions about microphones and ibook

[bthompson]

I have an ibook G4 and work with DP. I currently own no microphones to record with. I would like to find a microphone that i can take outside and record sounds naturally occurring( a river running, tree rustling, cars driving, etc) What kind of mic is best for this kind of use. Also what equipment do I need to plug this mic into my ibook and use DP to record these sounds. Thanks

[wonder]

i would suggest a NICE stereo MIC. Purchase either THE TRAVELER, or the 828mkII if you have access to ACPower in the field

[chrispick]

MOTU Traveler is a great pick for a portable audio interface. Really nice preamps and A/D for the price, and it'll power via firewire.

And for mic, I'd recommend a Sennheiser shotgun with windscreen. This'll allow you to record directionally with good control.

<small>[ June 23, 2005, 12:03 PM: Message edited by: heavypick ]</small>

[bthompson]

Thanks for the advice, it set me in the right direction