I recommend buying a PZM microphone from radio shack and just using either
your computer or a tape deck to record the sound. suspend the mic out the
window facing the train station and attach the wind-breaking foam decal to
the mic to reduce the rumble of wind on the mic. These mics are about $59
and pretty unbeatable pricewise for ambient field recordings.
solenoid
On Mon, 27 Sep 1999, Shimone Samuel wrote:
quoted 22 lines Actually, lately I have been considering the possibility of making a feeble> Actually, lately I have been considering the possibility of making a feeble
> attempt at recording some of this type of ambience (I live across the street from
> a train station) and I was wondering if anyone on the list is familiar with
> equipment or setup for doing this. Will any 'ol tape recorder with a mic work or
> are there some limitations that I am unaware of?
>
> Shimone
>
> BigKumquat@aol.com wrote:
>
> >
> > Well, I'd be happy to make some recordings of this nature for you. Consider
> > the following possibilites:
> >
> > - waking up in the morning: brushing teeth, urinating, etc.
> > - cutting the grass with a power mower
> > - ordering a tuna fish sandwich at a local delicatessen
> > - typing e-mails at computer keyboard, nearby cat purring
> >
> > Of course I'm half joking, but on the other hand I'm half not joking.
> >
>