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Date: Sun May 26, 2013 10:13 am ((PDT))
https://soundcloud.com/chad-clifford-1/saint-peters-celestine-church
Here is the recording of my first bell. Complete with the sounds of town i=
n the background.
Thanks for the help,
Chad
On 2013-05-24, at 8:54 PM, Gregory O'Drobinak wrote:
> Chad:
>
> Sounds like an interesting and challenging opportunity!
>
> I have recorded bells and carillons in the past with mixed results. The m=
ain
> issue are with the ambient noise (vehicles, planes, birds, dogs, people) =
and the
> type of mics used for pickup. Cardiod mics have some issues with bass res=
ponse
> at a distance, so use spaced omnis of you can. The bass bell tones are mu=
ch
> lower in amplitude as the distance from the tower increases, so you may w=
ant to
> work closer than 50 m from the tower. Pick a time when the ambient noise =
will be
> lowest. Monitor your recording with good headphones. The parabola will em=
phasize
> the high-mids and highs of the bells, so it may not be optimal for acquir=
ing the
> true sound. But give it a try and see how it sounds while you are recordi=
ng.
>
> The best bell recordings that I have done were within 30 feet of the bell=
s, or
> closer. But that can be difficult to accomplish.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Greg
>
> ________________________________
> From: CHAD CLIFFORD <>
> To:
> Sent: Fri, May 24, 2013 4:38:35 PM
> Subject: [Nature Recordists] last minute advice on recording Church bells
>
> I have the opportunity to record a Church tower bell (large bell) in the=
> morning. I am new to such recording and am looking for any tips. I assume=
> that I will need to have it chime once so I can get the mic levels right,=
and
> then try again.
> I can likely be right beside the bell if I choose, but am planning to be =
on the
> ground approximately 50m from the base of the bell tower. I will aim a pa=
rabola
> at the tower and the other mics will pic up what they get. Any thoughts?
>
> My gear:
> ZoomH4N recorder
> 2 external mics (used as well as the 2 Zoom mics)
> One of my mics has a parabola that can be used
> I have wind mufflers (covers for mics)
> All gear will be on stands
>
>
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