New Parabolic Microphone (1 Viewer)

[Louis_P]

I have bought one of these (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Parabolic-Dish-Wildlife-Spy-Microphone/222966090855) parabolic microphones. Pretty cheap compared to the Telinga and Dodotronics ones (it still cost a few £ more than my used Zoom H1 though!) , although a lot less portable. It will be interesting to see how effective it is as it is my first parabolic microphone. I will report back here with recordings - let's hope the local resident Song Thrush doesn't stop singing.

 

[Louis_P]

Received it today, the results are truly stunning - today I got a beautiful recording of a pair of Goldfinches on my garden - even with a main road and chatty neighbours nearby. Going out to the woods tomorrow night, hopefully to record the regular Tawny and Barn Owls. Will share some recordings and a full review on here soon.

Edit - here is the Goldfinch recording - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LhkouE-sNnFyqjcHU6s6yYMUMh9LyDIu/view?usp=drivesdk. Apologies for the constant sound of traffic you can just about make out in the background throughout, as well as my chatty neighbours and all the other background noise.

 

[Malcolm Stewart]

Very many years ago when Maplin had one of their sales, I bought a parabolic infra-red heater with the idea of using it as a microphone reflector. After a little modification, it worked well - whilst my interest lasted!