Thanks for that, Vicki. I initially suspected that the wind was getting und=
er the cover, but tightened it right up with no improvement. So I assumed t=
hat either the cover wasn't blocking the wind very well or I just had to co=
ver the whole thing in strong winds, and that a blimp was probably the only=
way to go. I didn't think of it getting in via the switch. I haven't had m=
uch time to experiment because I can only do it when the wind is strong.
Then I got a request to choose a birthday present fast, and ordered the thi=
ng. However, it hasn't arrived yet, and the last word I had was that someon=
e called Charlie had signed for it on delivery to my house last Wednesday. =
I don't know any Charlies, so an investigation is under way.
I ended up cancelling the order on the grounds that it was going to take t=
oo long. Whether the money will be refunded or not depends on what the cour=
ier has to say, and then we'll find out if I'm the Charlie.
When I received my second hand ME66, the cover was very matted, too matted =
to comb without ripping the fibres out. I recently had a go at it with a br=
ush, the type with flexible plastic bristles with a little knob on the end.=
That worked fairly well and I've mostly unmatted it except for the very en=
d, which is still sitting a bit flat. Perhaps a replacement is in order, bu=
t in the meantime I'll try and experiment with covering the switch.
It could also be that I'm expecting too much of it. I'll have to try and me=
asure the wind speeds where I have trouble.
Peter Shute
> -----Original Message-----
> From:
> On Behalf Of vickipowys
> Sent: Monday, 28 January 2013 5:31 PM
> To:
> Subject: Re: [Nature Recordists] Re: Blimp wind cover for ME66
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> Peter,
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> My response may be too late but I'll send it anyway.
>
> I have an ME66 which I use in the field with a slip-on Rode
> Softie and handle, very useful but it will catch some wind
> rumble. I make sure the area of the on-off switch is also
> covered with furry fabric as it is sensitive to wind, for
> some reason. You can use an ordinary comb to brush the softie
> hair, you don't need a special brush. It is important that
> the fur not be matted and that it should bend in the wind and
> 'confuse' the wind rather than stop it dead.
>
> If I am looking to get a really good lyrebird recording with
> no hint of wind rumble then I use a full Rode blimp with the
> ME66 plus handle on a monopod. The fact that the blimp
> completely covers the back of the mic and the cable
> attachment, and is rounded at the front, are all positives. I
> have the furry cover but never need to use it, instead I have
> found that the mesh cover, plus a green furry mohair cover
> (good cammo) are all that I need.
>
> Mostly I use the softie simply because it is quicker, lighter
> and easier but the full blimp is fantastic for certain situations.
>
> Vicki
>
> On 22/01/2013, at 8:25 AM, Peter Shute wrote:
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> > My experience with the foam and fur on the ME66 hasn't been good in
> > stronger winds. After hearing so many comments to the contrary, I'm
> > wondering if my problems are due to an inadequate furry
> cover. I'm not
> > even sure what type it is, it came with the second hand
> ME66 I bought.
> > I've always thought the fur seemed too short, so perhaps just
> > replacing the cover would have done the job.
> >
> > However, unfortunately the blim is now ordered, so I'll get to see
> > what it can do. I had been thinking of the possibility of an NT4 in
> > the future, so it won't go to waste.
> >
> > Or, thinking of having tolug it around, maybe I should exchange it.
> > What's the best model of furry cover that will go over the foam?
> >
> > Peter Shute
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