Re: Shotgun parabolic, was Re: Seeking advice for a beginner

["Walter Knapp" waltknapp]

Posted by: "Lou Judson"
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> Thouigh occurred while reading this thread - has anyone ever
> experiemnted with a shotgum ic pointed at the parabolic reflector?
> Would that give longer reach to the combination?

Remember, a shotgun mic simply narrows the field angle, it does not
provide any extra gain. Under certain conditions you might narrow he
parabolic's pickup angle with a shotgun, but probably at a loss of some
gain as you would cut off the outer parts of the dish.

Walt