> Isn't there a recorder out there you can strap to a tree and come back th=
e next day? Used mainly in research I think.
Martin,
I use Bushnell Trail cameras strapped to trees which have an infrared
trigger and the newer models also have sound, but it is not very good.
An audio recorder can be put into a weatherproof box, but it is the mics
that need protection. I got my tent idea from rescuing mics from rain in th=
e
middle of the night. They are old Sennheiser MKH's which survived a soaking=
in their windshields where some other types would die.
I've also tried putting the recorder in the tent but that results in a grea=
t
deal of useless recording and huge files even recording in MP3.
Two tips: Try mounting the mics low or even on the ground. They often sound=
better down there and background noise is often lower. Mic stands are for
music and speech, but the habit lingers on. Also check out MP3 at 320 rate=
against WAV and I will be surprised if you can hear any difference. Birdson=
g
in particular compresses well and an MP3 recording collection doesn't eat u=
p
hard drive space.
David Brinicombe
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