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Re: parabolic set up

Subject: Re: parabolic set up
From: "Rich Peet" <>
Date: Thu, 06 Nov 2003 03:57:12 -0000
Go outside and point it at the sun.  Have a ruler and a white sheet 
of paper.  Measure the focus globe for size and distance.  Base your 
future play on those two numbers.

rich

--- In  "Daniel De Granville" 
<> wrote:
> Hello everyone, 
> 
> I finally managed to build my own cheap parabolic reflector. No pro 
stuff at all, but I guess it will fit my needs for some time. 
> 
> The big question is how to position the microphone (Sennheiser ME 
62) on the right spot in order to get the most out of the parabola? 
Searching on the web leads to some pretty complex mathematical 
formulas, and I thought there's ought to be someone in this group 
with a more simple solution :)
> 
> Any advice? I built it in such a way that I can move the mic closer 
or farther from the dish. I tried adjusting it outdoors by moving the 
mic back and forth while listening to birds, but it didn't work out 
very well. 
> 
> Cheers, thanks to all. 
> 
> 
> Daniel De Granville
> Bonito, MS, Brazil
> 
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