Hello everyone.
I've a quick question for the group.
A friend told me that they've located a bear in hibernation on their
family farm in Western PA and invited me for a visit (nothing unusual
there). I live around Toledo, OH but there's plenty of time for a
roadtrip.
Anyhow it sounds ideal for a sound recording.
Here is my plan. There's an entrance hole about 15" in diameter
underneath a big downed tree - also know of a female holed up under a
collapsed barn too. I thought I could poke a shotgun (Senn 815) into
the hole to get close-up sound of the bear (a big male) and use a
cheaper Short Senn shotgun (used as an on-camera mic) for exterior
ambient sound. Not much choice of mics the rest are lavaliere type -
Senn., Tram, Sony B-6. I think I could borrow an omni from someone if
it would be worth the extra effort and truly needed - then I could also
use the wider shotgun inside.
Recorder is a Sony (D-7?) DAT.
Does this sound feasible? Anything else I should think of. I don't
think this will disturb his highness in sleepyland. Thoughts?
I don't know if I should take photographs or video as it would either
need a flash or supplementary light. Thoughts on this? It would be
nice maybe, but if I don't I can live with it and not loose any sleep
or have I shoulda's.
I guess I'm not that experienced with bears - the only bears I've seen
are the hind quarters as they are putting distance quickly between them
and me.
While I'm thinking of it, too. I've got the B-6s this summer and
thought they would be really nice to use at a bird's nest (or other
critter magnet) for recording. Could affix it to a tree limb close to
the nest or even weave it into the nest. And let it stay there all
season. A good idea to try? Feasible or try something different? How
about the affect on the birds - figuring in-and out in under 5 min. Or
possible problems? Any other outdoor uses for it or lavs in general?
Thanks.
Eric
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