• From: da curb
  • Registered: 2008-07-07
  • Posts: 262

Topic: Field Microphones

anyone got any suggestions for a decent field microphone with which i can make nature recordings and recordings in the rain?

Uh
  • Registered: 2008-08-02
  • Posts: 58

Re: Field Microphones

maybe a rifle mic would be your best bet,

http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser/ho … ies_003284

i have heard of film crews using condoms to keep their mics dry!

  • Registered: 2008-07-08
  • Posts: 692

Re: Field Microphones

! wouldn't that get the lube stuff on the mic !

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  • Registered: 2008-07-08
  • Posts: 199

Re: Field Microphones

you can buy non lubricated condoms

Non Lubricated Condoms - As the name implies these condoms have NO Lubricant. These Dry Condoms are often used for Oral Sex, by those allergic to lubricant and also as microphone protectors in theater and movie making.

http://www.condomdepot.com/product/catalog.cfm/nid/210

  • From: da curb
  • Registered: 2008-07-07
  • Posts: 262

Re: Field Microphones

ah, thanks fred.  good to know

Uh