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Title: Running omnis outdoors = windscreens?
Post by: edub ark on May 17, 2006, 08:02:22 PM
Before I start, T+ goes out to Teddy in Germany for helping me get ahold of some M27 caps for my Gefells.

Having not run omnis (outdoors, et. al) before, I remember reading that wind did not bear as much effect-wise (phasing, etc.) when running omnis (vs. cards, hypers)
Is it possible to forgo using windscreens? I've always run Shure A81WS (and love 'em) but if I need windscreens, do I need to go so far as running these? Can I buy some less expensive windscreens and do the job?
Just looking at options. I plan on running 4 channels and the Shures will already be in use on the M200's or M210's.
Any help much appreciated :-\
Eric
Title: Re: Running omnis outdoors = windscreens?
Post by: bhtoque on May 17, 2006, 10:39:39 PM
The wind is less of an issue, but not that much less. Unless it is a very calm day I'd run the screens.

JAson
Title: Re: Running omnis outdoors = windscreens?
Post by: edub ark on May 17, 2006, 10:57:50 PM
Anyone familiar with Windtech's screens? They seem very affordable.
Title: Re: Running omnis outdoors = windscreens?
Post by: setboy on May 18, 2006, 09:47:37 AM
get whatever kind of windscreens you have the $$ for. and then make some deadrats for them



Raphael
Title: Re: Running omnis outdoors = windscreens?
Post by: Low Spark on May 18, 2006, 12:47:27 PM
Quote from: edub ark on May 17, 2006, 10:57:50 PM
Anyone familiar with Windtech's screens? They seem very affordable.

I use them and with Dead Cats they are fine for outdoors and indoors without dc's.
Title: Re: Running omnis outdoors = windscreens?
Post by: spreadheadtom on May 18, 2006, 12:58:19 PM
Eric.....are your mics about the same diameter of the AKG 480's (I would think so since you are using the shure's).  If so, I think I have a set of stock screens you can have.

u still at lanni lane?


  Tommy
Title: Re: Running omnis outdoors = windscreens?
Post by: edub ark on May 18, 2006, 02:53:11 PM
No I've moved. PM sent.