Thank you for your kind words Jon.
//somewhat related but off topic for nature recording unless your standing =
in a forrest fire.
-Ive recently tested the Edirol/Roland CS10-EM binaural mics which despite =
a higher self noise actually sound far less. I measured my pair at 30dBA s=
elf noise, yet the noise tone is not as present in the recordings most like=
ly due to the shape of the plastic next to the capsule forming a notch arou=
nd 5Khz in the response.
Example:-
http://soundcloud.com/urlme/cs10em-binaural-fireplace
Looking forward to recordings from your KU81i :)
BR
Mike.
--- In "Jon M." <> wrote:
>
> Thanks for the info Mike. I think a homemade screen might do the trick.
>
> I recently acquired a KU-81i but I've still been using your binaural mics=
to great effect. In fact they are probably the best mic purchase I've eve=
r made.
>
>
> Thanks
>
> Jon
>
> --- In "Mike Rooke" <yg@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Jon,
> > I believe the windscreen maybe the original one designed for=
the Ku81i. Im using the WSB windscreen designed for the KU100 on my Sennhe=
iser head but this is quite inadequate for anything other than a light bree=
ze. Ive even resorted to using the "deadwombat" fur cover pulled over the S=
ennheiser head which works quite well but makes it look like a doll with a =
mohican! A foam wrap may work better and its something Ive been meaning to =
investigate. Things to consider, distance from the mic element to the outer=
fur/foam - fake fur isnt ideal since this may attenuate far more than foam=
once saturated in a good downpour. Looking at a Rode windscreen they use f=
ake fur, and a silk like material on the inside. The fur disrupts the flow =
and the silk further prevents the wind reaching the mic element. I also rec=
all Neumann have a paper about windscreens over on the AES site - it could =
also be on the Neumann main web site. You should be able to find some info =
via Rycotes website or just call them they are very helpful.
> > A fake fur cover with a dead air space near the ears may work, using a =
basket or some structure to keep the fur away from the ear. The KU100 / WSB=
windscreen foam thickness varies near the ear where it touches the head. I=
ts far thicker near the center of the foam cup.
> >
> > In the movie I noticed the a large bin like device made from rubberized=
hogs hair - this alone may provide a decent amount of wind protection but =
based on the movie audio I noticed this attenuated at least 10dB above 3Khz=
and around 15dB at 10Khz.
> >
> > Ill investigate foam wraps with a silk / polyester layer between them a=
nd a decent thickness of foam on the outside. Something Ive been looking fo=
r but have not come across anything readymade.
> >
> > My latest binaural rig includes a structure in the ear canals that make=
s them water resistant, but this also seems to reduce the amount of wind n=
oise. -Famous last words next time its on the beach no doubt my penny jar w=
ill be full.
> >
> > BR
> > Mike.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In "Jon M." <tanyet@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Just got finished watching the documentary Soundtracker about Mr. Hem=
pton and I was wondering what kind of windscreen he was using on his KU-81i=
. It looks like a headband. Maybe it wasn't intended for that purpose but=
if not then what considerations go into windscreens? Is there an accepted=
material or any sort of tolerances that must be adhered to?
> > >
> > >
> > > Thx
> > >
> >
>
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