Dave,
Here's a simple and inexpensive possibility that sounds really nice:
http://www.trackseventeen.com/images/mic_arrays/183_pvc_coupler.html
It's a take-off on Bernie's "tree-mic" idea, using a 4" PVC drain pipe
coupler, readily available for probably less than five dollars in the
plumbing department of almost any home improvement or hardware store.
The wood "nose piece" is optional, but seems to have a subtle
stabilizing effect on the stereo image.
It might seem be a bit bulky, but any "head-spaced" stereo rig will
have a certain minimum size to it. Some tinkering would be required to
mount rig like this to a stand, and also to apply wind protection.
Just another thought to consider,
Curt Olson
jerkabobber wrote:
> I had intitially thought about building a foam head rig, with the
> WL-183's inside the ears where they are on the foam head. It would be
> a little bulky but light, I would split the foam head down the middle
> for easy access to remove the mics for other applications, but comes
> together for use. I was wondering if anyone has built a head mic? (Or
> why not?)
> Am I wrong or does this seems like it would be the best way to arrange
> small omnidirectional mics? I am assuming this would sound natural how
> the sounds travel to and around the head, to be picked up in the ear
> area.
> Or maybe I am thinking too much, as Dan, John, and Curts rigs do the
> same thing? :)
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