At 6:35 PM -0400 8/19/06, Walter Knapp wrote:
>Posted by: "John Hartog"
>
>> I would like to go in for a couple yards on this order, but not
>> without someone obtaining a sample first to confirm that this is
>> indeed a suitable product. Has any one done this yet?
>>
>
>Black is far down my list of choices of colors, probably last, although
>it would nudge out the lime green. A medium tan shade is my preference
>and does not stand out that much, black would stand out far more.
>
>Looking at the photos of their Shag product it looks like its a pretty
>stiff fiber and crinkled irregularly. Not exactly what you want in a fur
>windcover. The fibers may make noises moving against each other in the
>wind. And the crinkle would make it tangle. I've seen fur like this in
>the fabric shops and rejected it.
>
>Their Fox line looks much more like what Rycote or Sennheiser supply.
>Looks to be a finer and straight fiber. Take a look at the Dark Palamino
>Fox, which from the photos of their standard colors would be my choice
>even though it costs more. Only question I have there is does it have a
>thick underfur, and what's the backing like.
>
>Really do need to check out samples before doing a big order. Not all
>fake fur is suitable and you pretty much have to check it out in person
>to tell.
>
>Walt
>
Jim--
I'm okay with a brown or tan color too. The fox does look
interesting. Its description indicates that its the same fiber with
more weight (density), but it could work fine.
I'm not sure they're give you samples large enough to field test, but
you can detect high Hz absorption by moving large swatches over your
ears. I've encountered no fiber-to-fiber sounds even with very
cheap, stiff, costume gorilla fur. I have some very dense fake wolf
fur that I wouldn't use everyday, but it makes recording in strong
winds possible when my less dense fur can't. (with high Hz loss).
The mill doesn't have all of their products available "over the
counter" in the 15 yard rolls. If you ask for several samples, you
might want to make sure they are available in the 15 yard rolls.
I'll go with what the group thinks is preferable both in type and
amount from 1-5 yards. Rob D.
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