--- In Rob Danielson <> wrote:
>
> At 6:44 PM +0000 1/5/07, Philip Tyler wrote:
> >Hi Lou
> >
> >Looks interesting, do you know of any sample recordings of these mics?
> >
> >Phil
> >
> >----- Original Message ----
> >From: Lou Judson <>
> >To:
> >Sent: Friday, 5 January, 2007 5:16:20 PM
> >Subject: Re: [Nature Recordists] Church Audio Pro Binaural mic
> >
> >Just my opinion, but why buy unknown stuff on ebay when you can get
> >known things like this:
> ><http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/SP-BMC-12> - just
> >one persons two cents...
> >
> >Lou Judson =95 Intuitive Audio
> >
> >On Jan 5, 2007, at 2:59 AM, macmang4125 wrote:
> >
> > <:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CHURCH-AUDIO-PRO-BINAURAL-MIC-4-
> >MINIDISC-MD-DAT-
> >MP3_W0QQitemZ260041137309QQihZ016QQcategoryZ3281QQcmdZViewItem>
> >
> >Thanks
> >
> >Phil
> >
>
> I wonder if this what Sound Pro means by "AT350"?
> http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired_mics/71d870fb398e6978/index.html
> Can folks find another lav mic match under "350?"
>
> According to AT's specs, which some regard as not
> the most reliable (for both good and bad), the
> ATM350 has an about 27dB(A) self-noise and pretty
> low sensitivity. Its cardioid, made more for
> close-up applications. So, maybe SP is using
> another capsule?
>
> I believe the most field-tested, generally
> available, often DIY'd, quality standard setting
> omni lavaliere capsules are the Panasonic
> WM-61A's. You can ask Chris at SP, but the
> WM-61A's could be packaged under this number now:
> http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/SP-BMC-1
>
> No need to pay that much. The micbuilders list
> has a wealth of info about electret mics-- many
> one that one can buy and easily solder-up. I've
> assembled some links to that world here:
>
http://www.uwm.edu/~type/audio-reports/PanasonicWM-61A_OtherBinauralRigs/WM=
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> -- but there are many electret DIY projects with
> these capsules on line. We made 120 pair last
> fall:
>
http://www.uwm.edu/~type/116/Trek01/BuildingMics/WM-61A_BrookBuildsMics/Pag=
e1.html
> Digi-key has the capsules in stock:
> http://www.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?KeywordSearch
> Search "WM-61A" Rob D.
> --
> Rob Danielson
> Peck School of the Arts
> University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
> http://www.uwm.edu/~type/audio-art-tech-gallery/
>
>
>
Thanks again Rob, a mine of information. I think I will investigate
the WM-61A's as I am looking for something small, and quite fancy a
'project' to build. We are off to Tobago in a few months for a
birdwatching holiday. But I also like to record bird sounds as well,
so I will be taking my K6/ME66 with me for individual recordings but I
wanted something small to carry to do general atmosphere recordings as
well. Especially as we will be staying in a nature reserve and have
hopes of good 'choruses'. As much as I would love to be able to take a
pair of AT 3032's and an Art Phantom II box it would start to become
rather bulky. What with binoculars, telescope, tripod and camera to
pack as well. So the WM-61A's may be the answer.
Thanks
Phil
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