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Re: Edmund Parabolic Reflectors

Subject: Re: Edmund Parabolic Reflectors
From: "Dave J" <>
Date: Mon, 02 Aug 2004 22:38:35 -0000
I'll order one of these. I have always wanted to
play with a parabolic mic. Would such a reflector
reduce or increase wind noise?

Thanks

--- Gregory Kunkel <> wrote:
> Mike
> The 24" parabola has a 1.5" hole. You could reduce the
> size of the hole to 1.3", the diameter of 1" pipe
> threads by using a flexible grommet available from
> a supplier such as Digikey. A more economical grommet
> that I have used is a piece of 3/8" OD  X 1/4" ID
> vinyl tubing split lengthwise. It works and replaces
> the rubber washers shown in my diagram.
>
>Greg Kunkel
>
> --- Mike Feldman <> wrote:
> >
> > I've got a 24" dish sitting in my "to-do" pile.  Last
> > time I was at the hardware store I looked for PVC
> > fittings that would fit the hole, but they were all
> > too big or too small.  Looks like Greg made some
> > washers as shock mount, but perhaps they help with
> > loose fit as well.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > On 01 Aug, 2004, at 11:28 AM, Dave J wrote:
> > >
> > > Anyone use these reflectors?
> > >
http://scientificsonline.com/product.asp?pn=3D3053875&bhcd2=3D1091377378
> > >




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