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Re: last minute advice on recording Church bells---recording of bell

Subject: Re: last minute advice on recording Church bells---recording of bell
From: "Arn=FE=F3r Helgason"
Date: Sun May 26, 2013 4:29 pm ((PDT))
Congratulations.

I could hear some sounds from the trees as well. A problem with the ZOOM
devices is the preamps, which are not that good for field recordings
according to my experience. I find them always a little bit too noicy.
But Zoom is also a very affordable device.

Best regards,

Arnthor
P.S. Which mics did you use?

A.H.

=DEann 26.5.2013 17:13, skrifa=F0i CHAD CLIFFORD:
> https://soundcloud.com/chad-clifford-1/saint-peters-celestine-church
>
> Here is the recording of my first bell.  Complete with the sounds of town=
 in 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 =
main
>> 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 re=
sponse
>> at a distance, so use spaced omnis of you can. The bass bell tones are m=
uch
>> lower in amplitude as the distance from the tower increases, so you may =
want 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 e=
mphasize
>> the high-mids and highs of the bells, so it may not be optimal for acqui=
ring the
>> true sound. But give it a try and see how it sounds while you are record=
ing.
>>
>> The best bell recordings that I have done were within 30 feet of the bel=
ls, 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 bell=
s
>>
>> 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 assum=
e
>> 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 p=
arabola
>> 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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