Re: [microsound] Re: contact mics

[pete gregory <pete@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks to all those who posted instructions on how to make contact mics.
I've now made one for under £1. Any more tips for actual use of the mic
greatly appreciated.

Pete
----- Original Message -----
From: "steve roden" <sroden@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "microsound" <microsound@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2000 1:48 AM
Subject: [microsound] Re: contact mics


> hey kim -
> thanks for posting the contact mic info. sorry to drop the ball myself,
but
> i was in the midst of turkey (the bird/food not the country unfortunately)
> and away from the computer for a few days. i have now finally waded
through
> the digests and individuals who deluged me with interest in terms of how
to
> make one. i am sure kim's post should answer most questions - indeed it
> contained much more than i know - the one thing i would like to add  is
> that i actually like using the piezo while it is still housed in the black
> plastic 'shell'. most folks want to remove them or simply buy the metal
> disc by itself, but the plastic shell with a hole in it is quite a
> wonderful resonator and you can do all sorts of things with it that sound
> incredible, such as blowing on it to make it whistle - and when you put
one
> in your mouth, the plastic protects you from touching a tooth filling to
> metal which really hurts. also you can manipulate the plastic with your
> hands differently than a thin metal disc, so when you all make these
> things, do like uncle steve says and try at least one keeping the shell
> intact and see how that works for you. sorry for the lengthy reply, but
> since i don't use a computer to make my work, i figured i could at least
> respond to one technical question! if anyone else has any questions
> regarding mic use or making you are free to contact me off list.
> take care.
> steve
>
> steve roden/in be tween noise
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> usa
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>
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> order to stop having to think"
> robert walser
> .
>
>
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