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Re: 4th of July & Walt's Frogs!

Subject: Re: 4th of July & Walt's Frogs!
From: Walter Knapp <>
Date: Sat, 05 Jul 2003 03:09:55 -0400
Martyn Stewart wrote:
> That's great stuff Walt and how the bloody hell did you get hold of Mick
> Jaggers mic stand?

It's actually a portable light stand. It's hard to find tall mic stands, 
Though I do have one that's not quite as tall that was made by shure. I 
have two of the light stands. Very nice, when you release the clamps 
they have air dampening to lower things gracefully. I had to machine a 
little adapter as well for the mics.

> Serious though, that is some impressive stuff you have there and its
> interesting to see the different sounds from high to low elevation, was
> the Telinga pointed in just a general direction?

Actually, when I took the Telinga photo it was pointed at where I heard 
the River frogs in daylight. Same with the SASS photo. Been meaning to 
photograph that setup for a while.

> I'm not familiar with Georgia my friend and it's certainly on my list of
> visits. Modern Technology today is just fantastic and it makes me wonder
> how we ever found new places (and old) without a GPS. Unfortunately,
> they do get in the hands of those who do most damage too.

I'm spoiled with a GPS that has a map display with a little marker 
showing where I am. I'm a expert with map and such like, but hardly 
navigate that way anymore.

> I hate this day of the year, as I write, the bloody fireworks are
> exploding everywhere, I hate the noise and feel so much for the animals
> out there, makes me wish you never got your independence! But then,
> there would be another excuse to make a noise!
> Great stuff Walt and I'm always impressed.

Every year I'm out making recordings to the background of fireworks. At 
least the frogs don't seem to mind. Though I've not tried a M80 in their 
pond.

Walt




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