Bill, Sorry, I just looked at your note again and noted the fact that you have the PTR1. I have never been able to get the microphone that I recommended below to work with my PTR1 -- only with my PTR2 and PT pocket. Therefore disregard my previous statement. I would not recommend any of the other microphones. They are special purpose microphones designed primarily for live interviews and video applications. An excellent overall microphone is the audio technica atm31a. It uses a internal AA battery to get power and thus is not dependent on obtaining power from the recorder. Sound Professionals was recently closing them out for about $80. (I paid $200 for mine) If you buy be sure and get a cable that adapts the XLR connector on the microphone to a eighth inch phone for your recorders. Note, this is not a stereo microphone. If you want an external microphone that is stereo and works with the PTR1 you may have to also purchase a separate preamp. Perhaps someone else knows of a better solution. Frank -----Original Message----- From: ptr1-users-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ptr1-users-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Frank Cuta Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009 6:21 PM To: ptr1-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: RE: *Possible SPAM* Re: Sony Single point microphone Bill, I have marked the microphone that I am recommending with an **. Frank -----Original Message----- From: ptr1-users-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ptr1-users-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Bill Benson Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 2:41 PM To: ptr1-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: *Possible SPAM* Re: Sony Single point microphone Dear Frank, Thanks for guiding me to the website, but can you help me further? Here's what I found under microphones: • Clip-on Microphone list end List of 1 items • Shotgun DV Microphone list end Universal 14.37 inch Professional Shotgun Microphone Embodied with advanced controllable circuit and high quality condenser cartridge, this Ultra Directional Interviewing Professional Gun Mic / Microphone is characterized as Uni-Ultra-directional, high sensitivity, and with good frequency response. Thi ... US$44.99 14.37 inch Professional Shotgun Microphone Item #: 10002034 14.37 inch Professional Shotgun Microphone 10.83 inch Professional Shotgun Microphone Embodied with advanced controllable circuit and high quality condenser cartridge, this Ultra Directional Interviewing Professional Gun Mic / Microphone is characterized as Uni-Ultra-directional, high sensitivity, and with good frequency response. Thi ... US$39.99 10.83 inch Professional Shotgun Microphone Item #: 10002035 10.83 inch Professional Shotgun Microphone Laptop / Notebook ** Sony ECM-DS70p Mini Microphone The ECM-DS70P microphone is the perfect companion to any digital recording device. With plug-in power there is no need for batteries or additional power cords. The microphone plugs directly into your recorder, minimizing possibly confusing cord requi ... US$8.99 Sony ECM-DS70p Mini Microphone Item #: 10006073 Sony ECM-DS70p Mini Microphone Digital Video 10.83 inch Professional Shotgun Microphone for Hitachi / Kodak / Kyocera Camcorder Embodied with advanced controllable circuit and high quality condenser cartridge, this Ultra Directional Interviewing Professional Gun Mic / Microphone is characterized as Uni-Ultra-directional, high sensitivity, and with good frequency response. Thi ... US$39.99 10.83 inch Professional Shotgun Microphone for Hitachi / Kodak / Kyocera Camcorder Item #: 10002368 10.83 inch Professional Shotgun Microphone for Hitachi / Kodak / Kyocera Camcorder 14.37 inch Professional Shotgun Microphone for Canon Camcorder Embodied with advanced controllable circuit and high quality condenser cartridge, this Ultra Directional Interviewing Professional Gun Mic / Microphone is characterized as Uni-Ultra-directional, high sensitivity, and with good frequency response. Thi ... US$44.99 14.37 inch Professional Shotgun Microphone for Canon Camcorder Item #: 10002326 14.37 inch Professional Shotgun Microphone for Canon Camcorder Home Entertainment Wireless Mini Microphone FM Transmit Receiver---Black General Features:Lightweight and portable Suitable for teachers, lecturers, speakers and presenters30m operating distance (98.425 ft, approximate) FM modulation 80-12500 Hz frequency response 600 Ohms output impedance Clip-on belt on transmitter Tran ... US$18.99 Wireless Mini Microphone FM Transmit Receiver---Black Item #: 10005857 I would like a mic I could use with a PTR1, a cassette recorder also; and one that makes a sharp, clear recording. Would any of the above be good? Thanks much!! Bill e-mail: billben@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frank Cuta" <cuta@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <ptr1-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 12:49 AM Subject: RE: *Possible SPAM* Re: Sony Single point microphone Bill, I do not want to give the impression that I breeze around Ebay and Amazon. I have done Amazon independently but not enjoyed it. I pay a trusted friend $10 an hour to do the driving and find I enjoy it much more. The actual source as recorded on my invoice for this microphone is http://support.suntekstore.com They are in hong cong You might try the site URL without the support. Since supposedly the support site will ask you for a current invoice number. Frank -----Original Message----- From: ptr1-users-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ptr1-users-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Bill Benson Sent: Saturday, December 27, 2008 2:43 PM To: ptr1-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: *Possible SPAM* Re: Sony Single point microphone Frank, I would be very, very interested in obtaining one of these microphones, but I do not have access to EBay. Are there any alternative ways to get in on such a good deal? Bill e-mail: billben@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frank Cuta" <cuta@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <ptr1-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, December 27, 2008 2:29 PM Subject: Sony Single point microphone I was doing some searching on single point microphones this morning and found something that looks like a good deal. The Sony ecm-ds70p For some reason many vendors on Ebay are liquidating this model for between $6 and $10. I am not sure why. Checking on amazon customers are paying between $40 and $50 and giving it very posative reviews. 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