I didn't know you were on Soundcloud, Robin. That's a lovely recording!
Cheers,
Ian
--- In "Robin" <> wrote:
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> The Audio Technica 4022 are indeed excellent low-noise mics that are also
> quite versatile. I say this based on my experience, though quite modest
> compared with many on this list, with the AT3032.
>
> I use a tripod and spacing bar, with wind socks over each mic individually. I
> find this more portable than a blimp though likely not as good at wind noise
> reduction. My recorder is the Fostex FR-2LE, again because keeping weight
> down is important to me for health reasons. For the same reason I invested in
> a professional photography tripod made of high quality carbon fibre. This is
> a much better option than any mic stand I have seen.
>
> Here is a recording made earlier this year on the crest of Moytura ridge,
> Sligo, Ireland. It was very windy indeed, though I have no way of estimating
> the actual speed. The sound is of a metal structure singing in the wind. I
> had the HPF on the mics engaged and also rolled off the low end in post.
> There was tons of LF energy!
>
> http://soundcloud.com/robinparmar/moytura-wind-song
>
> That's not really demonstrative of a low noise environment, nor of a full
> spectrum recording. But it is wind!
>
> -- Robin Parmar
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