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- From: btiffany@pbs.org
- Newsgroups: rec.railroad
- Subject: Re: Recording trains
- Message-ID: <1992Nov19.192426.19049@pbs.org>
- Date: 20 Nov 92 00:24:26 GMT
- References: <17NOV199213352686@alpha.sunquest.com>
- Organization: PBS:Public Broadcasting Service, Alexandria, VA
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- In article <17NOV199213352686@alpha.sunquest.com>, rfj@alpha.sunquest.com (RICHARD F. JONES) writes:
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- > I have tried placing the microphone(s) adjacent to the tracks, about
- > 10 to 15 feet from the tracks, suspended over the tracks (got some
- > great engine sounds from this one!!) and between the tracks. My
- > problem is the frequent wind that often tags along with mile long
- > freights travelling 60+ miles per hour.
- >
- > I have used the usual foam wind screens, tried shielding the mikes in
- > boxes (caused a sound distortion), etc. Does anyone have any
- > suggestions as to how I can get good recordings and not have the
- > hurricane wind sounds along with the sounds of the train???
- >
- > Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
-
-
- I started recording trains in 1974. I never had the problem from trackside,
- except on very windy days; only while riding. My expert advice to you is
- to move farther away. You'll probably get a better recording, too.
-
- -- Bruce Tiffany
-