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Re: Lightweight array suggestions

Subject: Re: Lightweight array suggestions
From: "corticalsongs" corticalsongs
Date: Fri Sep 2, 2011 6:00 pm ((PDT))
Hi Marc

I'm a huge fan of the pseudo-SASS design. The DIY boundary array blog/list has 
some very interesting research. I have not found that any of the wooden designs 
travel that lightly. I have typically brought a screwdriver and dis/reassembled 
the head on location. 

For your FR2LE I highly recommend getting a battery pack with as high an 
amp-hour rating as you can muster. You won't be disappointed. Well worth it for 
traveling. The FR2LE was designed to take RC style batteries which are widely 
available.  it takes a little research to find what will fit and compare 
prices, but when you are in the Asian forests you will be happy you are not 
changing batteries. 

David 

--- In  "mrmarcanderson" <> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
> 
> thanks to some invaluable info found on this forum, I have taken the plunge 
> into the world of nature audio recording & picked up a Fostex FR2-LE field 
> recorder and 2 x Audio Technica AT4022's.
> 
> Based on the research I have done & after listening to many audio 
> comparisons, I think I'll start off with a parallel boundary array similar to 
> one of these - http://www.trackseventeen.com/mic_rigs.html
> 
> As I'll be taking the kit away into the South-East Asian forests for a few 
> weeks, I would like to make an array that is as light & transportable as 
> possible, yet won't be easily damaged. Has anyone got any suggestions on what 
> types of materials could be used which are reasonably light weight, yet 
> strong? Is it basically a question of finding something suitable that will 
> create a sound barrier no matter what it's made of? 
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Marc Anderson
> www.marcanderson.com.au
>








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