Microphone placement tips to avoid wind noise?
02-19-2013, 08:06 PM
#16
Nordschleife Master
Roland has a highly engineered solution. Sounds good: http://vimeo.com/59364660
Requires some serious work: http://www.digitalmee.net/2013/01/21...-installation/
Requires some serious work: http://www.digitalmee.net/2013/01/21...-installation/
Skip to 0:58 to hear what it sounds like.
02-19-2013, 08:24 PM
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02-19-2013, 08:27 PM
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I've been playing around with my new Race-Keeper set up (great product, btw) and need some advice for the best spot to place the microphone. The RK has an external mic, and I've got the "dead kitten" (sorry) cover for it, but I'm still getting a huge amount of wind noise. I've tried placing it between the rear seats (I'm in a C2S so I have seats back there) but that, not surprisingly, didn't work at all as it was directly in the airflow through the windows (DE rules-- driver and passenger window open). I then mounted it behind the lip of driver's side rear seat on the rear package shelf, thinking it would be shielded, but this was only marginally better.
Any of you with similar systems found an ideal spot for interior mic placement to maximize exhaust and engine noise and minimize the wind?
Any of you with similar systems found an ideal spot for interior mic placement to maximize exhaust and engine noise and minimize the wind?
Problem solved.
02-19-2013, 08:34 PM
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Nordschleife Master
I just use an extension cord and run through the panel lines. I've run cord from the front bumper, through the passenger cabin, out the back window, through the trunk and clip under the license plate. Finally, some simple electrical tape if needed to secure the lines to the outside of the car. Very simple to put on and remove when you're done. Behind the license plate really is the best spot to pick up any good noise. You can hear the exhaust and the tires very well. My friends have tried dead kitty. It still doesn't work better than simply putting the mic behind the license plate. Everything else pales in comparison.
02-19-2013, 08:35 PM
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I am certain I am insane.
02-19-2013, 08:38 PM
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I'm thinking of revisiting this idea, too. When I tested this before it was a bit too isolated and lost some of the edge that one gets when placing the mic like Orthojoe. I'm fine with what I've got now but just pulling ideas from RL'ers.
02-19-2013, 08:42 PM
#23
Nordschleife Master
I'm trying to capture the best mix of exhaust AND intake sound. The intake noise is so special. Ultimately, I'm trying to recreate what my ears hear but with substantially less noise (wind, mechanical chatter, EMF interference) via a cheap mic, a not-designed-for-high-speeds wind cover and a little GoPro.
02-19-2013, 08:49 PM
#24
Race Car
put the microphone UNDER the seat. You'll get full engine sound and no wind noise.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Jum4T8gw1M
02-20-2013, 12:25 AM
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Oh ya, buy the low gain microphone. That almost fixes it on its own.
