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Re: wind protection options - any firm data?

Subject: Re: wind protection options - any firm data?
From: "Avocet" madl74
Date: Tue Jan 24, 2012 9:54 am ((PST))
> The other requirement is that it be as compact as possible, which I
> understand (more now) is a contradiction, since it is the air gap
> around the mic capsule which does a good deal of the work,
> preventing turbulence.

Robin,

Technically it's the roundness of the exterior which reduces
turbulence, but it comes to the same thing.

Here's an idea for free for our windgag manufacturers. How about a
plastic "Slinky" with end caps which would pack down to a few inches?

David

David Brinicombe
North Devon, UK
Cogito cogito ergo cogito sum - Ambrose Bierce








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