20071104.forest.04.binaural.mp3

["dobroide" dobroide]

My favourite forest sample ever, this is one of the first recordings I
do using John Hartog's 'tree ears' as described in
http://www.rockscallop.org/how/183/183mount01.html  (thank you!). The
fragment is part of a longer (10 min) recording which can be accessed
here: http://freesound.iua.upf.edu/samplesViewSingle.php?id=43661

Rig was 2 Soundman OKM binaural capsules (a bit hissy, I know) covered
with DIY windscreens, FEL BMA1 preamp, and one iRiver H120 recorder.
Capsules were fixed with a nylon 'belt' to a tree trunk at 1.5 m, then
left unattended. This was great, because warblers approached and even
fluttered near the mics (my guess being they were curious about the
weird furry things). 

Amazing how well this light, relatively cheap setup works as regards
stereo image and protection from wind. Actually I'm thinking of
selling the bulky zeppeling and the Senn M/S setup and get a pair of
Shure WL183, really!

Best regards

Dobroide