Hi all,
I'm just wondering if this is a moderated list? I've sent two messages to c=
ontribute to two separate topics and neither of them has showed up in the e=
mails that I receive. I'm only new to this list and may be doing something =
wrong. It'd be great if someone had a suggestion for why my messages have n=
ot gone through.
Much appreciated,
Eric
On 22/02/2013, at 1:44 AM, John Crockett <> wrote:
> I'm afraid did not explain myself very clearly. I agree that a blimp is t=
he best solution, but I did think someone might have come up with some kind=
of wind sock that is cheaper than a blimp and adequate in most conditions.
>
> The problem for others who might be considering buying an NT4 to be aware=
of is that I have found the foam wind shield that comes with the NT4 to be=
useless outside, because it fits very loosely around the microphone capsul=
es. Adding a furry thing that is designed to fit over the stock foam shield=
is also useless because the whole thing remains open at the back and the f=
oam remains very loose. The slightest breeze swamps the capsules even with =
the furry thing in place, unless it is a very light breeze into which the m=
icrophone is directly facing.
>
> I have used exactly the same furry thing on my Zoom H2, with the stock fo=
am that comes with the H2, and it works perfectly because the foam has a co=
mplete, tight fit. But it is useless on the NT4 (for which it was supposedl=
y designed) because of the loose-fitting foam shield that comes with the mi=
crophone.
>
> I thought maybe someone had come up with a solution short of spending $30=
0 or more on a blimp, a sort of diy mini blimp for light-breezy conditions.=
But perhaps not. The Rode Blimp works well, I just wish there were a less =
bulky alternative.
>
> John
>
> --- In "Avocet" wrote:
> >
> > BTW the idea of a rear capsule windshield is not the solution as
> > cardioid mics have an pressure gradient sensitivity. That's why
> > cardioids are also bad for handling noise, and why vocal mics are
> > usually omni. There is no substitute for a large efficient blimp.
> > Nothing is more frusttrating than to have wind ruin an interesting
> > recording.
> >
> > David
> >
> > David Brinicombe
> > North Devon, UK
> > Cogito cogito ergo cogito sum - Ambrose Bierce
> >
>
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