Olympus LS-P4 recording tips
Hey everyone,
When the pandemic ends and going out becomes a thing again, I'd like to start carrying my Olympus around and making field recordings in the way some sighted folks take pictures. I'm doing a bit of practice around our homes, though, and have a few questions I'd like to sort out.
First, windscreens. I assume there are some? If so, how would you fit them on the mic capsules since they're so small? The central mic also seems to be flush with the recorder, or mostly so anyway. How would you screen that? Product recommendations welcome.
Next, how do you minimize handling noise during recordings? Can I do something with the tripod mount, maybe something non-tripodish? I may look for a small tripod for situations where I have a stable recording surface, but given that this thing is standard, I'm wondering if there are any non-tripod mounts that might help here. Vaguely pondering sewing a tripod mount attachment to some sort of shoulder strap so I can support the recorder externally without tying up a hand.
Is there any point to messing with the recording width settings? I've got mine set to off, which I assume just takes in sound as it is received. I assume I can add width in something like Reaper if I want, and am using the recorder primarily for sound capture. But maybe there are instances where I'd want this, or maybe I should use a different value.
What about external mics? I'm thinking of situations where I find an interesting soundscape and want to capture it in various conditions, but handling an expensive recorder in a way that its mics are exposed makes me nervous. I don't care about stealth at all, but can anyone recommend a good set of clip-on or ear-mounted mics? Not blocking my own ability to hear is also important.
Any other tips also welcome. Capturing some good recordings of my silly dog at the moment, but am looking forward to when I can record soundscapes at the park and such. Thanks.
-- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
