Heh, yeah right, but thanks, Martyn. We'll have to hear how they *sound*
first, won't we. At least y'all know that I'm trying to put all this
great advice to work!
Ken
At 08:58 PM 3/5/2005, you wrote:
>You could set up good little business here Ken :)
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>Martyn
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>Martyn Stewart
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: Ken Durling
>Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2005 8:51 PM
>To:
>Subject: [Nature Recordists] zep report (w/pix)
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>I just posted 3 photographs of one of the in-progress zepps. I'd be
>grateful for any feedback. Or just laugh at it if you want. :-) Bear in
>mind I'm just trying to optimize the mics I now have.
>
>The main structure is 7 pitch "plastic canvas" from Michael's; supported by
>being cinched between two 4" plastic embroidery hoops, connected by a 3/8"
>sq spruce spar, to which is also attached the mic suspension. This is a
>pretty cool locally made shock mount - $36 ea - that just uses two sets of
>parallel 1/4" bungee cord - you have to cross it when you mount the
>mics. But as you can see it works pretty well in the zeppelin - I think!
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>The front dome is a first experiment, shaping wire modelmaking mesh over a
>softball, and containing it within another embroidery hoop this one
>wood. (the inner ring of this one is in the center of the zepp for support
>- not really needed, just experimenting.) It's just loosely wired on in
>the photos, I haven't figured out yet how to attach it, but I'd like to
>include it in the hoop that supports the front of the zepp. First attempts
>at that proved difficult. Something like it probably for the back dome,
>with a hatch for the cable.
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>I picked up a roll of polyester fleece while I was out, thinking I might
>try lining the zepp with it - anyone done this? Seems pretty transparent,
>but might color too much.
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>As I understand it, when I get the domes worked out, I am going to want to
>cover the entire structure with nylon stocking-like material, and for more
>windy days, fake fur. I am also contemplating using the fine mesh-on-frame
>OEM windscreens (not foam filters) on the mics inside the zepp, for another
>layer of still air.
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>Again, any thoughts, warnings or feedback most welcome.
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>Here's a link to the photos
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><http://tinyurl.com/3uhpw>http://tinyurl.com/3uhpw
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>Or you can just go to the group's photo area.
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>TIA
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>Ken
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