If anyone is so inclined and in the path of the solar event on 21 August, t=
ry to find a linked habitat where there might be some daytime biophony and =
record from the beginning of the event through to the end=85about 2 hrs in =
total and continuously. It would be great to have some data on the effect o=
n the natural soundscape from different sites.
Bernie Krause
Wild Sanctuary
POB 536
Glen Ellen, CA 95442
707-938-5388
http://www.wildsanctuary.com
SKYPE: WildSanctuary
FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/BernieKrauseAuthor
TED Global talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/bernie_krause_the_voice_of_the_n=
atural_world?language=3Den
> On Jun 19, 2017, at 5:37 AM, 'Russ Wigh' [naturereco=
rdists] <> wrote:
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> Hi Dan and others
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> The reflector I ordered is 24 inch aluminum, but only .04 inch thick. It=
is advertised (Scientificsdirect on eBay, $84.95) for audio use. I would =
be much happier if it was .0625, but it is returnable. It has a 1-1/2 inch =
hole, which I have been tinkering with how to fill - or not fill, realizin=
g I have to allow for drainage. I have found a piece of 1-1/4 inch PVC thr=
eaded cap which from the outside of the threads is just larger than 1-1/2 i=
nches on a micrometer. That may work and provide the support both for the d=
ish on the outside, and built up to the six inch focal point on the inside =
to attach the mic in a lapel clip. If all that works, then weatherproofing =
the mic will be the next challenge, and I am grateful for the suggestions I=
have received on the Naturerecordists forum. I have no plans for using it =
in the field, only seasonally at home. I am trying to do this as low budget=
as possible.
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> I will get back with my thoughts on the dish when it arrives at the end =
of the week.
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> Russ
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