--- In Curt Olson <> wrote:
> Walt wrote from the bush:
>
> > Here's one of my somewhat more recent SASS recordings:
> > http://wwknapp.home.mindspring.com/SASS_MKH20_tall.mp3
> > In this case recorded on my high tripod, like this:
> > http://wwknapp.home.mindspring.com/tall.tripod.1.jpg
> >
> > Beyond the particular mic, location makes a difference. Height is
a
> > location parameter.
>
> Yes, the ultimate acoustic boundary -- the earth itself. Just
recently
> I've also begun paying attention to height above the ground. It
appears
> that you like to go as high as reasonably possible. When you get a
> chance, would you be willing to share some of your findings about
this?
The effect of height is variable. There is, for instance quite a
difference between knee height and head height. It also varies
depending on the complexity of the site. It's not just the earth
itself, but all else, including bushes and trees, rocks and so on. In
general as you go up you simplify the sounds you pick up, less strong
local reflections and so on. So, the clarity of the recording
improves. Like all things you have to try it an see what you get. I'm
finding improvement clear to the height I use, would not mind trying
higher.
Note also that with a directional mic that you can place it higher
than your subject and pointing down towards it, thus cutting down more
distant unwanted sound. Not as useful with birds as with frogs.
Walt
>From the Bush
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