Re: Lightweight array suggestions

["Avocet" madl74]

> I would like to make an array that is as light & transportable as
> possible, yet won't be easily damaged.

Marc,

There is a golden rule with most arrays if you are interested in
medium to low frequencies as heard in forests, and that is the size of
any baffle or boundary should be comparable to the wavelength. At
500Hz the wavelength is 680mm. (27")

An exception to this rule is with an M-S mic or a double cardioid pair
which will give you a good stereo image with a wide frequency response
and - importantly - is easy to carry and deploy and shield from wind,
rain and insects with standard windgags.

David

David Brinicombe
North Devon, UK
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