At 10:31 AM +0000 9/9/10, Andrew wrote:
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>Hi All,
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>I am quite new to field recording and have been getting some
>interesting recordings using an Olympus LS11, as recommended by
>Mitch (thanks). The LS11 is a seemingly well respected, if modest,
>bit of kit.
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>I have been pleased with the recorder but am a bit disappointed with
>the limited effect of the WJ1 furry wind sock. I was trying to
>record the sea in some windy conditions and ended up getting some
>decent recordings by locating the recorder a small distance downwind
>of wind breaks. I used breakwaters, large rocks or anything I could
>use as windbreaks to minimize the effect of the wind. Of course this
>did effect the field of sound as some of the sound was reflected
>from the wind break.
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>The results were not bad in this case but does anyone have any
>better suggestions for dealing with strong wind conditions? (Ideally
>without suggesting large purchases.)
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>Are the highly directional mics like the Sennheisers much better at
>wind attenuation because they are only focussing on the sound from
>one direction?
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>Cheers
>
>Andrew Gooding
Hi Andrew--
The circumstances you describe have been discussed a number of times
with quite a few low cost DIY solutions suggested. You might want to
start your research with a search similar to this in the list
archives: http://tinyurl.com/2eglz34 Rich Peet's design using a large
Shop Vac filter was the best I ever observed to address major wind
disturbance. He used it for surveys to record from the roof of his
car at 35 mph.
As a rule, omni mics are less subject to wind disturbances. I'd guess
you might need more dead air space than the wind sock provides. Might
have to enclose the whole recorder in a larger cage, use a tripod
etc. Rob D.
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