Re: Aerial Soundscapes

["ROSS HALE" oskargypsy]

Hi Tom,

As well as bungee, using a kite line made from old fashioned hairy cotton o=
r similar may help reduce the singing effect.

Best,
Ross
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Date: Thu, 1 Oct 2015 14:43:56 +0100
Subject: [Nature Recordists] Re: Aerial Soundscapes




















 


   
     
     
      >  I flew the rig on two different kite lines. One has a relatively h=
igh modulus, which resulted in audible line singing.> 



Tom,



Some nice Aeolian tones there. :-) Seriously though, try inserting a yard o=
r

so of "bungee" elastic in the kite line just below the kite to reduce the

transmission. You should be able to test the effect on the ground with the=


kite line pulled tight and twanging it.



I assume the kite will be acting as a sounding board for anything coming up=


the line.



A possible alternative would be a section of "woven" nylon cord with the

lengthwise fibers pulled out so that it is slightly stretchy.



David Brinicombe