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Re: New to list and interested in grasshoppers

Subject: Re: New to list and interested in grasshoppers
From: "Rich Peet" <>
Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2002 17:04:01 -0000
--- In  Walter Knapp <> wrote:
> If I remember right Klas mentioned that some use the telinga
parabola as
> a shield they place over the calling insect in the grass. It would
> hardly have to be such a expensive shield, but might be a useful
idea.
> Any large, clear container might do.
>
> I assume by hemispherical that you mean a cardioid pattern mic?
> Otherwise, what is that? Gotta keep track of the toys.
>
> Walt
> 

A hemispherical is as you describe, a shield behind an omni, or a pzm
type barrier. My "cheap bird mic" gives a hemispherical pattern and
would be a great first mic for this application. Both give a good 180
degree pattern.



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