Hi Marc,
Thanks for posting these samples! I'm certainly not an expert... =
but it could be helpful to make your SoundCloud recordings downloadable.
There is nothing quite like being able to download the recording and
view it directly.
We all have to deal with low-frequency traffic din, as you have in some
of these recordings. It can be filtered out (or reduced) quite
effectively with various plugins. I use DDMF IIEQpro but there are
many others that can do a great job.
I'm a relative newcomer to nature recording, so I defer to the experts
here who may have better suggestions.
-john
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> Last week I was eager to take my new kit out for the first time - 2 x
AT4022's & a Fostex FR2-LE, in this DIY parallel boundary array
http://marcanderson.photoshelter.com/gallery/Boundary-Array/G0000rRa7Ajy\
eKTQ so despite the slightly windy day, I visited Cattai National Park
to the north west of Sydney.
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> I was a bit disappointed with the results mainly due to the wind noise
& other unwanted background noises like cars etc. It looks like I am
going to have to find some much quieter places than the one I was at!
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> http://soundcloud.com/marcanderson/cattai-np-sample
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> http://soundcloud.com/marcanderson/cattai-np-sample-2
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> http://soundcloud.com/marcanderson/cattai-np-sample-3
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> Any suggestions on how I can improve these recordings would be much
appreciated.
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> Also, I was guessing at what levels to set the Fostex at. I set the
Mic Trim levels at about 80% and the Main Recording Level at 100% (which
still was not peaking with even the loudest bird sounds) . After
searching the forum for more info on this it seems that setting the
levels a little lower might be a better option. Any comments on this
from those who are using this equipment?
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> Finally, my DIY parallel boundary array wouldn't win any awards for
craftsmanship, and as I am not much of a handyman or designer (or sound
recordist yet!), can you see any problems with this setup - see pics
here -
http://marcanderson.photoshelter.com/gallery/Boundary-Array/G0000rRa7Ajy\
eKTQ - I made it from ultralight balsa wood.
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> Thanks for any help.
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