Re: [microsound] field recording

[I8U Muse <muse@xxxxxxx>]

>I agree completely with Mr. Dufort, shotguns would be a fine choice for
>this type of work, especially if you want to record _specific_ animals, or
>clusters of them. 

that's the idea!

>If, however, you wanted a more panoramic soundscape of an entire area,
>omnidirectional mics would begin to make sense.

not for this project, but thanks for the info

>Depending on how much $$$ you have, there are plenty of good options.
>Earthworks makes some pretty nice mics, very sensitive in the upper
>frequency ranges. 
>
>Some Neumann 184s might also be a good bet. 
>
>Of course, if you have $25,000 lying around in some trust fund, you could
>always buy a pair of Schoeps Omnis, or some Bruel and Kjars.
>*sigh*....someday...:=)

as you say, some day... this particular project is dependant on various
grants and will require me to travel to a remote part of the planet, this
is i need to do specific research. 

i certainly appreciate the quick return and links proposed!

best

i8u


On Thu, 23 Aug 2001, I8U Muse wrote:
>
>> 
>> hello,
>> 
>> this is somewhat unrelated to microsound but i thought some of you might
>> have knowledge in this particular area.
>> 
>> i have been invited to participate in a project which will involve
>> recording of animals in the wilderness.
>> 
>> my questions are : 
>> 
>>  1) what kind of microphones should i be using, considering that the
>> animals     will be as fas away as 300 feet from me.
>> 
>>  2) what is the best way to position the mikes
>> 
>>  3) omni directional or cardioid ?
>> 
>> i realise that i will need a parabolic dish and i have been looking into
>> the the Telinga Pro 5 model.
>> 
>> any info that would shed some light in the matter would be greatly
>> appreciated.
>> 
>> thanks
>> 
>> i8u
>> 
>> http://www.i8u.com/
>> 
>> 
>> i8u
>> http://www.i8u.com
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>> 
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