Topic: Should I have the Windscreens on or off while taping??

[Liquid Drum]

Hey all,

Just wondering as in the past I taped using a SONY ECM-719 mic and now I have Cardioids (CMC-19's).

I'll be taping indoor arena shows (upcoming gigs I'm going to) and wondered if to have them on or off and what they do/effect the recording.

Thanks for any help,
Simon.

[grider]

on, I once made an excellent indoor recording of Ratdog that has wind noise throughout it from someone blowing smoke up into the air throughout the show, screens would have avoided that

[hammerhorror]

In my opinion, you should always leave your windscreens on your mics whenever you are taping. They will protect your mics from smoke, dust, indoor ventilation systems, etc... and of course always use them outside to prevent wind rumble on your recordings.

The only effect the windscreens may have is that they may attenuate some of the high end, but it won't be noticeable unless you are using some extremely heavy windscreens.

-John

[jeromejello]

always use the windscreens... the only time i dont use them is when i am in stealth mode and the croakies sub for my w/s protection.

[Nick Graham]

Ditto for always using screens...

I actually own 3 pair, the Schoeps 5B screens (http://www.posthorn.com/S_pops.html#b5) for indoors, the DPA screens (http://www.sonicsense.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=SSI&Category_Code=WNSCRNS) for normal outdoor shows or indoors with heavy fans, and the big ass Shure WS81 screens (http://www.jacksmusicfactory.com/default.asp?productid=1086_Shure_A81WS_Windscreen) for heavy outdoor wind.

Between the 3 I'm covered for anything.

[Liquid Drum]

Thanks for the help everyone, will use the screens