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Re: Happy May 1st.

Subject: Re: Happy May 1st.
From: "Mike Rooke" picnet2
Date: Sat May 8, 2010 1:56 am ((PDT))
Hi,
     Thank you Dan, its something I'd not focused on. I threw the RainMic i=
n the local river a few days later, three times. Before that it had been in=
 a bucket of water for 42 minutes.
Heres a rather cheesy test I made. I like the wind noise rushing past the m=
ic as a threw it in :)

Recorded with the Olympus LS10.

http://urlme.net/audio/RainBarTest3.mp3
I'd like to imagine the location without the traffic din. Stone localisatio=
n test is a bit off for 12 and 2...:)

Unfortunately the design is not quite elephant proof, Im working on that - =
trying to find a source of reinforced unobtainium.

Current checklist is getting full..

Waterproof - check
Stereo - check
Low noise - check estimated at 14-17dBA (depends on PIP supply voltage & av=
ailable current from the recorder)
High Sensitivity - check > 50mV/PA on the Sony D50.
Camouflage - fur covering, or black no cover.
Price - low enough to replace if you do run into an elephant.

I'll post examples of more recordings upon returning from the trip in a cou=
ple of weeks.

BR
Mike.


--- In  Dan Dugan <> wrote:
>
> >          With a reduction in traffic due to the apparent hangover that =
is known as "Vappu" / May 1st Holiday in Finland.
> > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walpurgis_Night#Finland
> >
> > Heres a short recording of the dawn chorus and rain. Im testing a water=
proof mic which is only a few inches from the ground. Recorded with a Sony =
D50 using plug in power & 5 meter cable to the mic.
> >
> > http://urlme.net/audio/Maywaterchorus-short.mp3
> >
> > Remove short in the URL for a 30 minute version.
> >
> > Mic: Near Coincident Omni capsules.
>
> Wonderful depth!
>
> -Dan
>








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