Equipment for a beginner (1 Viewer)

[lankaman]

I am hoping to do bird and wild life recordings. I would like recommendations for a "good" setup. I am looking at Zoom H-4 recorder and possibly Sennheiser microphone with Rycote special 190. Is this a good selection or is this way off !
I like to keep my budget to under $ 1000 if possible.
I am technically challenged and like to keep every thing very simple.
Thanks for any help.

 

[ermine]

Take a look at http://www.wildlife-sound.org/equipment/newcomersguide/index.html

 

[Dave B Smith]

Ermine,
Thanks for the link.

 

[lankaman]

Take a look at http://www.wildlife-sound.org/equipment/newcomersguide/index.html

The highly recommended Sony HiMD is only available as used models and last sold new in US a few years ago. I am hoping for someone who has used the setup I mentioned to let me know their experience or if there is something better at my budget level.

 

[lankaman]

The highly recommended Sony HiMD is only available as used models and last sold new in US a few years ago. I am hoping for someone who has used the setup I mentioned to let me know their experience or if there is something better at my budget level.

I am wrong- I found a Sony MZ-M200 hi MD recorder still available in USA. Unfortunately it is not available close to home. So again I have to depend on my peers on their experience.