Re: Shotguns for Nature Recording

["Curt Olson" flipov411]

Rich Peet wrote:

> Maybe a wider cut would extend lower.
> Maybe an outside test without walls will show a better front to side
> response on my mic.
> Maybe we can optimize a shotgun for bird song rather than voice.
> Maybe a card mic would work better than an omni.
> And what the hell does the diameter of the tube have to do with
> anything?
>
> Let the play begin.
> I hope someone trys this as well.

Rich,

I have a pair of 184s, cardioid cousins to the 183s. They're too noisy
for any serious recording, but they might be perfect for this
experiment of yours. I'd be happy to loan them to the cause. Give me a
call if you want...

Curt Olson