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Subject: parabolic reflectors available
From: "Jez" tempjez
Date: Sat May 7, 2011 9:13 am ((PDT))
new addition to the specialist range of field recording equipment available=
 from JrF

parabolic reflector / dish

=A350 inc p&p (uk only)
(the size of these means posting abroad would be costly - do contact me for=
 a quote)

Designed & built by a highly respected maker, now retired - LIMITED NUMBER =
of his remaining stock left - grab one now !




parabolic reflectors are an essential addition to the kit for any serious f=
ield / sound recordist. In essence the act as a natural 'zoom' for sound - =
noise-free amplification enabling the listener / recordist to isolate the s=
ound of distant sound sources. Developed with the wildlife recordist in min=
d these dishes have been used for years to record the sounds of birds for e=
xample & are used all over the world by film, tv & radio crews.

The 'parabolic curve' is a specially designed shape, scientifically formula=
ted to provide natural amplification.

I use one to not only capture natural sounds but to achieve interesting cre=
ative effects in all kinds of environments - such as locating small sounds =
in busy locations.

These particular reflectors are supplied ready for you to adapt for your ow=
n microphone option & without pre-cut holes. They have a focal point of 4 i=
nches (this is the point where the beams of sound hit the microphone capsul=
e) & are 23inches diameter, 7 inch depth. They were built by a respected so=
und recordist who has recently retired.

Constructed from vacuum-formed ABS thermoplastic.

For more information on the use of parabolic reflectors there is an article=
 on the website for the Wildlife Sound Recording Society - click here to re=
ad.

please note: these come as just the disc itself & one has to create / attac=
h ones own mic system (hence the lower cost). However a chap on one the rec=
ent courses I teach on came up with a really handy way to do this: basicall=
y it's an industry wide standard fitting for (wait for it) a toilet flush h=
andle & when you mount one of those (complete with its handy collection of =
washers & twist caps) as a handle on the dish the 'bolt' of the handle prot=
rudes into the dish to a height of 4inch - which is the focal point of the =
curve ! Then one can mount small microphones either onto that bolt or use i=
t as a point at which to structure a further mic holder. I'm not sure if to=
ilet handles are the same size in the rest of the world though ! (but I cou=
ld always get one & supply it with the dish if not).

reflectors will be sent in double-walled card boxes by standard parcel serv=
ice.







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