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Message: <blockquote data-quote="SanAngelo" data-source="post: 3614565" data-attributes="member: 134087">Thanks J, I appreciate the help. I reduced the footprint. I replaced the computer speakers with my house speakers; 8 ohm Coral BX1001. I'm using the <a href="https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-dta-120-class-t-mini-amplifier-60-wpc--300-3800" target="_blank">DTA-120 Mini-Amp</a> on the output from the Zoom H1. The H1 is functioning as a quasi pre-amp, as a recorder, and power source for the mic.Besides the smaller foot print, I eliminated the hiss from the cheap computer speakers by switching to the DTA-120 Mini-Amp.I want to brag on the ETM-001. I really like it, I think it has better sound than the X/Y microphone on the Zoom H1. The sound is cleaner and clearer than the H1. I also think the pick-up is better.The H1 has a problem with handheld noise. Hitting record, holding the H1, and sticking it in the direction of the bird generates a radiating noise up through the plastic case. The noise sounds like rattling inside a tube. Using the H1 with the ETM-001 eliminates this noise. I've attached two clips, 20-30 seconds long, with and without the EMT-001. The noise I'm speaking of is handling noise; pressing RECORD and directing the mic/record towards the bird. The difference in handling noise and audio dynamics is clearly noticeable to me.Added Edited Info: The jays heard in the audio are in my neighbor's trees, about 20 yards away.Overall, I'm lovin' this rig. I like the sound, I'm excited to have it perfected and in place for next spring.I'm going to stick with the H1. The footprint is small, it works well as a quasi pre-amp, and I like having the recording ability.  What I need now is a way to waterproof the mic or encase it without audio loss.  If anyone has ideas I would appreciate the help.</blockquote>

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