=85and, unless the recordist desires variable spatial shifts, he/she must s=
tay perfectly still facing one direction for long periods of time which is =
more difficult than what one might expect. If one is worried about stomach =
gurgles, then don=92t drink coffee before recording, and pop a Tums (or som=
e kind of antacid) just prior to switching on your recorder. Dan=92s idea o=
f the shoulder mounted mics works really well, though.
Bernie
>
> The key is head-related transfer functions (HRTF). The problem is that th=
ey are individual. I expect breakthroughs in this area in the next few year=
s.
>
>> The problem with any personally worn mic rig is noise, starting with the=
>> wearer's breathing, and also clothing rustle and movement noise on the r=
ig
>> itself and its cables.
>
> Yep, but it isn=92t that hard to stand still and breathe silently. The bi=
ggest problem I=92ve had with my recording vest (shoulder mics) has been st=
omach gurgles. Of course with mosquitoes the game is off.
>
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