Shotgun mics (1 Viewer)

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Hypocolius

Member

• Sep 29, 2003

• #1

Hi all, newbie calling. I'd just like to ask if anyone knows which shotgun mic would be best for bird sound recording? I'd be using it primarily for playback so portability and rugedness are factors.

Thanks

 

Charles Harper

Régisseur

• Sep 29, 2003

• #2

Hi, welcome aboard Birdforum, and I tried a shotgun mike (a small one) and did not like it at all-- didn't record much of anything recognizable, just general sounds. If I get anything again, it will be one of those smaller parabolic discs. But I'm no expert...

Lord, I looked up your Latin name to find out what you are, and that's what you are, a Hypocolius, from Iraq, something between a Waxwing and a Palmchat. Now I'll have to google to find out what you look like....

Looking forward to more of your postings, though.

 

KC Foggin

Very, very long time member

Supporter

• Sep 29, 2003

• #3

I'm sorry. I cannot answer your question, but I would like to welcome you to Bird Forum on behalf of the Mods and Admin here. I am sure it will not be long before you are offered some suggestions.

 

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Hypocolius

Member

• Sep 29, 2003

• #4

Charles Harper said:

Lord, I looked up your Latin name to find out what you are, and that's what you are, a Hypocolius, from Iraq, something between a Waxwing and a Palmchat. Now I'll have to google to find out what you look like....

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Breeds in Iran, winters south to various countries on the Arabian Peninsular.

I've got a photo here somewhere...

 

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Dave B Smith

Well-known member

• Sep 30, 2003

• #5

Here's a link for a decent photo. http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/5267/hypocolius.html
Interesting looking bird.

As to your question on a shotgun mike, I haven't used one myself but in researching a small gadget (mini discs) for field playing and also recording / playback I found the most recommendations for a Sennheiser Mic ME-66 or ME-67.

A good link was www.minidisc.org

Good luck,

 

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Hypocolius

Member

• Sep 30, 2003

• #6

Thanks for the link.