I agree with what Rob says. Still think my Cube is the logical path in
barriers. The easiest and cheapest surround encode program is free
through 12/07. That is the mp3 surround format. You do need to be
able to make 6 .wav files to a single interleaved .wav file. I do
that with Audition and others may be able to indicate software cheaper
that can make a single 6 channel wave file. I simply have not looked.
For making a 5.1 dvd I bought Sony Vegas (Plat ver) as I found that to
be the cheapest Dolbe encode. I bought open box at $90 US.
Nature Recording was a transform from AM Radio for me as well.
My nitch was QRP (low power radio for others reading). When active I
held conversations 3/4 the way around the world, multiple times, using
only 1 watt of power. I currently do not have an antenna up and keep
my license active for experimental Natural Sound applications (ie
Remote Controled Recording Duck). If I start up again I am sure that
it would evolve around parabolic dishes as I use them a lot in Natural
sound. For AM Radio that would mean EME (earth to the moon and
bounced back to the earth).
Enjoy and keep in touch. I would love to help on an expedition to
really remote areas.
Rich
--- In "tk7859" <> wrote:
>
> --- In Rob Danielson <type@> wrote:
> >
> > At 4:34 AM +0000 1/26/07, Rich Peet wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > >My only recommendation would be to fill in the two missing sides with
> > >another pair of mics. I call that a Cube mic with triplets.
> >
> > Yes, but Tom's mic capsule diaphragms are mounted perpendicular to
> > the boundaries. Perpendicular mounting seems to produce more front
> > (center) "staging" in the stereo field compared to the flush mounting
> > on perpendicular boundaries. In a surround rig, the arrangement might
> > produce little more separation between front and back with warmer,
> > slightly less articulate sides.
> >
> > > Then you will have a choice of stereo pairs with different sound
> > >field depths
> > >as well as an ability to record 4 channel immersion surround using
> > >your two md's.
> >
> > With perpendicular capsule mounting, the LF / LR & RF / RR channels
> > can still be paired as opposing omni's. It might be safer (in respect
> > to timing/phasing) to pair-up the recorders/channels as front/back
> > when recording on two, wild recorders. Rob D.
> >
> > >
> > >Nice long wires in the photo too.
> > >
> > >Rich Peet KD0AG
>
>
> Hi Rich, Rob, Phil, Roger, Richard and the Group
>
> Many thanks for your comments.
>
> I do have a second set of triplets, based on the 35-0192s, that are
> currently in my home made parabolic reflector
>
> http://ad2004.hku.nl/naturesound/TomR/PC230088.JPG
> http://ad2004.hku.nl/naturesound/TomR/P1270095.JPG
>
> So it would be quite easy to make up a cube mic, and using two
> identical MZ-NH1s to make four track recordings.
>
> My problem would be what on earth to do with them when I've recorded
> them? I've only just managed to master the rudiments of Audacity and
> do not have any other sound type programs (other than SonicStage of
> course).
>
> I am windows XP Pro based - any reccommendations?
>
> I am quite happy to make the recordings and supply the resulting discs
> for processing.
>
> My apologies to non radio hams for the next couple of paragraphs but
> they do have some relevance to my nature recording hobby.
>
> Rich, it looks like a long wire does'nt it. In fact it is two delta
> loops, one cut for 40m and one for 17m. The saltmarsh in the
> background of the photo is a terrific spot for HF DX. I go there a
> lot with my radio in my backpack and a vertical antenna fastened to
> the backpack frame. I talk as I walk and so far have contacted 120+
> DXCC countries and worked five continents.
>
> It was whilst doing this pedestrian mobile (/PM) operating that I had
> my nature recording epiphany. I was using an MZ-R30 to record my QSOs
> and hot having had too many that particular day I was making my way
> back home with the recorder running. A flock of Brent Geese
> approached and flew directly overhad to roost on the salt marsh 300
> yards away.
>
> Back home when I listened to the disc I was hooked.
>
> Cheers
>
> Tom Robinson - G0SBW
>
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