Re: OT: Field recording windscreen for zoom h4

[andy butler <akbutler@tiscali.co.uk>]

> From experience with the H2, the foam windshield supplied 
is pretty good. (It's just a regular cheap mic windshield if
you didn't get anything with the H4) 
Plus getting the mic in a sheltered position, or even shielding it with 
your body can help a lot.

Rather than socks, stockings or tights are better acoustically
if you want to build something more elaborate.

What insects are you after?

andy
ps
http://www.ct-collective.com/index.cfm?page=music&albumid=35
mine's the last track




Shayne Cafferata wrote:
> i'm going to set up my h4 in a field today and record the insects. it's 
> a little breezy and i'll for sure need a windscreen. any home-cooked 
> recipes for something effective? it'll be down in the grass, so it'll be 
> a little protected. i'm thinking of a stretchy sock, but i'll need a 
> framework to keep a dead air space between it and the built-in mics.