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Gear / Technical Help => Microphones & Setup => Topic started by: KenH on April 09, 2009, 02:22:09 PM
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Just thought I'd start a thread to discuss this paper, which has helped change my approach to recording and improve results.
I used to think that ORTF or DINa was the way to go w/ my mics in general, but after reading (and re-reading!) this document, and trying things like 40deg angle+35cm distance, and 60deg/30cm, my recordings are less boomy, so far.
I also needed a place to post pix of the Crocodile Eye (for measuring the angular coverage segment values of the sound source ) described in the doc, source http://www.soundsscot.com/ (http://www.soundsscot.com/) :)
1st pic is Back view showing the optical viewing eye. The crocodile covers a viewing angle of 180°.
2nd pic is Front view showing the 25mm optical lens and graduations every 10°
Don't think I'd wanna lug this around, but it's pretty cool.
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There are numerous references to and suggestions for checking out the Stereo Zoom on this site. It's a great approach and general thought process.
Easy estimation of angles can be done without any extra gear using the 'back yard astronomer' method- a fist held at arms length covers approximately 10 degrees of arc.
Stereo Zoom is so 1984 though, MMAD is now. :P