I've recently been asked to help with a project where 4 channels of
microphones will be capturing polar ambiance for 30 straight days.
Obviously, the main concerns would be ruggedness, ability to withstand
subzero temperatures and high winds for a whole month, and still be able
to capture the environment. My first thoughts are of course the
Sennheiser MKH series, perhaps in an octahedral configuration. Another
technician suggested some kind of dynamic mic (but none specifically),
which might be more sturdy than a condenser. However I know of no
dynamic mics which could be usable for ambient sound recording.
I've also thought quite a bit about various contact mics, geophones or
other transducers such as accelerometers, but the basic premise of the
project is to capture the sound as a person standing in the same
location might hear it.
Does anyone have experience in this area, and could make some suggestions?
Thanks + best!
Derek Holzer
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