Re: OT: Field recording windscreen for zoom h4

["Shayne Cafferata" <scafferata@sasktel.net>]

hey andy, thanks for the reply. i just ended up putting the h4 in a furry 
touque. the recording turned out great! i got mostly a cricket chorus, 
trains(about a half mile south) and transcanada highway noise(about a half 
mile north), and a dog that came along snuffling and snurfing(glad he didn't 
decide it was a suitable chew toy!). anyway about 2 hours worth. i was 
mainly looking for some background ambience to play over. i think it'll work 
fine. just tune to the crickets or highway drone and go. or not...

amazingly beautiful recording of yours btw!

check out the dead cat covers for the h4. think i'll make one.

cheers,
shayne

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "andy butler" <akbutler@tiscali.co.uk>
To: <Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2011 2:44 PM
Subject: Re: OT: Field recording windscreen for zoom h4


> From experience with the H2, the foam windshield supplied is pretty good. 
> (It's just a regular cheap mic windshield if
> you didn't get anything with the H4) Plus getting the mic in a sheltered 
> position, or even shielding it with your body can help a lot.
>
> Rather than socks, stockings or tights are better acoustically
> if you want to build something more elaborate.
>
> What insects are you after?
>
> andy
> ps
> http://www.ct-collective.com/index.cfm?page=music&albumid=35
> mine's the last track
>
>
>
>
> Shayne Cafferata wrote:
> > i'm going to set up my h4 in a field today and record the insects. it's a 
> > little breezy and i'll for sure need a windscreen. any home-cooked 
> > recipes for something effective? it'll be down in the grass, so it'll be 
> > a little protected. i'm thinking of a stretchy sock, but i'll need a 
> > framework to keep a dead air space between it and the built-in mics.