Thanks. I look forward to hearing about it in the Spring.
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On Dec 10, 2012, at 11:41 AM, "natureguyusa" <> wrote=
:
> Hi Scott,
>
> I don't have any direct experience of the Saul Mineroff Parabolic reflect=
or, but Edmond Scientific or Edmond optics sells the same aluminum reflecto=
r, unpainted for under $50. Of course you will have to add your own handle =
and mic mount. With aluminum though, it will be much more sensitive to the =
slightest handling noise, vibration, and bumps, as metal transfers that typ=
e of noise much more so than plastic. I used to use the parabolic reflector=
from Edmond Scientific a long time ago, and had to coat the back of the di=
sh with foam to dampen the handling noise. The 18-inch diameter is just a t=
ad smaller than you might like for best response. I would prefer a dish to =
be in the 20-24 inch range.
>
> I know you are looking for a dish pretty quick, but if you can wait until=
Spring, I will be selling a parabolic dish complete with very low noise mi=
crophones, packaged as a complete system, in the same price range you are l=
ooking for.
>
> Bruce Rutkoski
> Owner
> www.natureguystudio.com
>
> --- In "Scott" <> wr=
ote:
> >
> > Can anyone give me some input as to the effectiveness of the SME PR-100=
0 Parabolic Microphone Reflector?
> >
> > I am just beginning my bird recording hobby and am searching for a good=
parabolic microphone setup. I really don't want to spend more than $500 fo=
r a dish. I can't afford a Telinga and want to get started soon. I just ord=
ered a Marantz PMD 661 MK II recorder.
> >
> > Does anyone have a parabolic microphone setup for sale? Please contact =
me!
> >
>
>
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