Hola Compadres, I'm out here in Tikal, Guatemala, enjoying the big noisy birds and rich soundscapes. Not much has seemed to have changed from the '80's when I...
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Bernie Krause
bigchirp1
Feb 1, 2012 7:06 pm
David, try to warm up the MKH20 in some way. In Africa, I set the mic a foot or so above a kerosene lamp with a medium flame. On top of the lamp, I put a small...
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Robb Nichols
robb_nichols
Feb 1, 2012 7:14 pm
One of the most profound sound experiences of my life was in Tikal. I think it was around 1996. I was traveling around with my belongings, including basic...
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Rich DDT
sfroommate
Feb 2, 2012 4:00 am
Very tempted to get an M10 but planning on using it mostly outdoors & looking to protect from wind. Sony's model seems exorbitantly pricey for a tiny piece of...
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Rich DDT
sfroommate
Feb 2, 2012 4:02 am
I didn't see a reply about the Rode Dead Kitten for the M10 either - is this the model (below)? Does it really fit and work really well? Seems very large... ...
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Rich DDT
sfroommate
Feb 2, 2012 4:15 am
I'm new to nature recording but plan to use sounds from the outdoors to use in music productions. I want a great quality setup but looking to spend less than...
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Peter Shute
pshute2
Feb 2, 2012 4:21 am
Yes, it seems to work ok. Peter Shute ... Sent using BlackBerry ________________________________ From: naturerecordists@yahoogroups.com To:...
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Peter Shute
pshute2
Feb 2, 2012 5:47 am
I'll elaborate a little. I haven't tried any other cover, but I was surprised how well it works. Others may work better, but I'm happy with this one. It fits...
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Peter Shute
pshute2
Feb 2, 2012 6:06 am
I use the pre-record buffer on my PCM-M10 a lot. It saves having to listen to lots of unwanted material later. There are other ways, like pressing the track...
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Rich DDT
sfroommate
Feb 2, 2012 9:56 am
Thanks for your reply. Nice recording, but that certainly is a lot of hiss! :( One comment was "much of the noise sounds to me like wind in the treetops,...
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Peter Shute
pshute2
Feb 2, 2012 10:55 am
I really can't remember if it was windy of not, so if it was it must have been light. (For some reason, I have notes for every day but that one - I think the...
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Peter Shute
pshute2
Feb 2, 2012 11:25 am
I just read the comment by Arytopia suggesting the hiss is "air passing over the tree". I assume this means the tree the recorder was clamped to, and that's...
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Jim Morgan
fundador_four
Feb 3, 2012 4:21 pm
This is one of my older recordings of an unseen BROWN-CRESTED FLYCATCHER (MYIARCHUS TYRANNULUS) recorded near the confluence of Granite Creek and Verde...
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Kevin Colver
kjcolver
Feb 3, 2012 4:52 pm
Thanks Jim, that makes me wish to come down to record in Arizona again! Kevin ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Terry
kerrtex333
Feb 3, 2012 5:14 pm
Does anyone have experience with or an opinion of the Mitra Corp 3D Mic Pro. I wonder if it is something unique or just another stereo mic. I have seen some...
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Russell Dawkins
airbornereco...
Feb 3, 2012 8:40 pm
This may be old news, but there is a fairly informative comparison between field recorders here, with sound samples: ...
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erikguldager
Feb 4, 2012 9:13 am
Hi all, this is my first message here. Im looking at the various sass DIY designs but I'm not shure if I got it right... The mid baffle is made of foam. What...
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Jim Morgan
fundador_four
Feb 4, 2012 3:18 pm
Thank you Kevin, that was a great trip. Lets do it again sometime. Jim...
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vickipowys
vpowys
Feb 4, 2012 11:12 pm
Erik, I have heard some truly lovely stereo recordings made with a DIY SASS that had a solid baffle, the whole unit was made out of balsa wood. The maker had...
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doctorobotnik
Feb 5, 2012 7:11 am
The whole thing smells to me like salesmanship and snake oil. I'd keep well clear. 1) Spelling (pshpelling?) errors - 'pshychoaccoustics' 2) Presenting the...
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erikguldager
Feb 5, 2012 11:20 am
I was really wondering about the open cell accoustical foam. Of course I can buy it from those who sell foam absorbers but they are quite expensive and I have...
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vickipowys
vpowys
Feb 5, 2012 1:13 pm
The open cell foam is sometimes known as high density foam, used for upholstery, usually dark grey in colour. There are specialist warehouses that sell...
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Avocet
madl74
Feb 5, 2012 5:42 pm
Original Message from: "doctorobotnik" ... I originally looked up this mic and dismissed it immediately. I've had a second look and it's worse than I thought....
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Ded Mousie
lesmizzell
Feb 5, 2012 7:08 pm
Before I just gorilla glue the joint into a single position on my Rode SM4 out of frustration - anybody else found a good way to tighten thing? It's simply way...
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oskargypsy
Feb 5, 2012 9:55 pm
http://soundcloud.com/rosshale/high-tide-at-the-pebble-ridge This is a recording I made recently with a Sony M10 and a Rob D style PBBA using 2x em172 capsules...
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Volker Widmann
volwid
Feb 5, 2012 10:05 pm
Ross, this is a great recording!! Makes me want to be there! The PBBA with EM172s inspires me to make one myself. Thanks Volker ... [Non-text portions of this...
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ROSS HALE
oskargypsy
Feb 5, 2012 10:17 pm
Thanks Volker. And as for the PBBA, go for it, it's not difficult to make and the results are wonderful ! Ross To: naturerecordists@yahoogroups.com From:...
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Juan Pablo
jpculasso
Feb 6, 2012 12:53 am
Hello friends. Some time passed without put recordings on the page. in www.birdsounds.ronjaleader.net Link recent; you can listeng two scenes. One recorded in...
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Rich DDT
sfroommate
Feb 6, 2012 1:40 am
Thanks Klas. This is one of the most compelling responses I've read in all the archives. Correct me if I'm wrong, but you're saying a few dB of difference is...
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Rich DDT
sfroommate
Feb 6, 2012 1:40 am
Since writing this I have done more research and added a few new candidates to consider. I discovered the new Olympus LS-7 and LS-100 (I also found the LS-5...
