what to do on windy days? at DVinfo.net

Torsten Blomfeldt · September 15th, 2003, 10:59 AM

11 sept. I bought my Canon xm-2.

And so far I am very satisfied with the picture quality!

But the first day I use my new camera it was a quite windy day, and though I set the microfone in "w.screen" it was a very disturbing result, not good at all.

So what to do on windy days?

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I also consider to buy the DM-50 microfone, but can that microfone handle the problem with windy days better?

Graham Bernard · September 15th, 2003, 12:04 PM

I gave up on the XM2 audio presets and went for a Senni setup with a foam cover PLUS a windjammer-type fluffy. I use this in conjunction with the MA-300.

Grazie

Rob Wilson · September 15th, 2003, 12:17 PM

Torsten

I bought an inexpensive ($5.99) foam windscreen from Radio Shack (probably don't have a branch near you) and installed it over the GL2 onboard mic by using a tie wrap. I rarely use the onboard mic but it did help reduce wind noise significanlty. I can send a pic if you're interested.

Joris Beverloo · September 15th, 2003, 03:04 PM

Last week I ordered a MikeMuff since I was also disturbed by the ppor sound quality on my XM2. A few days ago I received it. But...minor point...no wind the last few days so I could not test it lol. Hope tomorrow will be a little windy so I can update you my results.
It looks nice on my cam..it fits like a glove. And if it does what they promise on their site, I am very happy.

Don Palomaki · September 15th, 2003, 06:03 PM

Why not use a fan to test the MikeMuff?

Nicholi Brossia · September 17th, 2003, 01:21 PM

I went with a Rycote mini-windjammer. They make one that fits the GL2, but sent me a size medium instead (it seems to be a little bigger than the one indicated for the GL2 because it fit very sloppy). That actually turned out for the better because I realized that it fit perfectly over one of those Radio Shack foam windscreens, and then onto the GL2 mic. Today is a fairly windy day, blowing at a steady 20mph, so I just tested it and that combination seemed to work well. All I could hear was street noise and the russling of leaves in the trees.
This is a very simple, low budget (about $50) solution, but it works well for what I need.

nicholi

Ken Tanaka · September 17th, 2003, 01:30 PM

I second the vote for the Rycote mini-Windjammer. I just used mine this week to shoot a very short piece in a very windy setting. Although I'll not be using the audio from the footage I was really surprised at how good this fuzzy little mouse worked.

Rycote's larger muffs work extremely well for shotgun mics, btw.

Nicholi Brossia · September 17th, 2003, 09:51 PM

On an added note, using the Rycote over the GL2 mic makes the camcorder look a lot more presentable. Its strange that its just that little piece, but I noticed right away, as well as others who have commented.

September 15th, 2003, 10:59 AM	#1
Torsten Blomfeldt Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 34	what to do on windy days? 11 sept. I bought my Canon xm-2. And so far I am very satisfied with the picture quality! But the first day I use my new camera it was a quite windy day, and though I set the microfone in "w.screen" it was a very disturbing result, not good at all. So what to do on windy days? ----------------- I also consider to buy the DM-50 microfone, but can that microfone handle the problem with windy days better? __________________ "The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work."

September 15th, 2003, 03:04 PM	#4
Joris Beverloo Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Nijmegen, Netherlands Posts: 29	MikeMuff Last week I ordered a MikeMuff since I was also disturbed by the ppor sound quality on my XM2. A few days ago I received it. But...minor point...no wind the last few days so I could not test it lol. Hope tomorrow will be a little windy so I can update you my results. It looks nice on my cam..it fits like a glove. And if it does what they promise on their site, I am very happy.

September 15th, 2003, 06:03 PM	#5
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,488	Why not use a fan to test the MikeMuff? __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

September 17th, 2003, 01:30 PM	#7
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	I second the vote for the Rycote mini-Windjammer. I just used mine this week to shoot a very short piece in a very windy setting. Although I'll not be using the audio from the footage I was really surprised at how good this fuzzy little mouse worked. Rycote's larger muffs work extremely well for shotgun mics, btw. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

September 15th, 2003, 12:04 PM	#2
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	I gave up on the XM2 audio presets and went for a Senni setup with a foam cover PLUS a windjammer-type fluffy. I use this in conjunction with the MA-300. Grazie

September 15th, 2003, 12:17 PM	#3
Rob Wilson Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 473	Torsten I bought an inexpensive ($5.99) foam windscreen from Radio Shack (probably don't have a branch near you) and installed it over the GL2 onboard mic by using a tie wrap. I rarely use the onboard mic but it did help reduce wind noise significanlty. I can send a pic if you're interested.

September 17th, 2003, 01:21 PM	#6
Nicholi Brossia Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 389	I went with a Rycote mini-windjammer. They make one that fits the GL2, but sent me a size medium instead (it seems to be a little bigger than the one indicated for the GL2 because it fit very sloppy). That actually turned out for the better because I realized that it fit perfectly over one of those Radio Shack foam windscreens, and then onto the GL2 mic. Today is a fairly windy day, blowing at a steady 20mph, so I just tested it and that combination seemed to work well. All I could hear was street noise and the russling of leaves in the trees. This is a very simple, low budget (about $50) solution, but it works well for what I need. nicholi

September 17th, 2003, 09:51 PM	#8
Nicholi Brossia Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 389	On an added note, using the Rycote over the GL2 mic makes the camcorder look a lot more presentable. Its strange that its just that little piece, but I noticed right away, as well as others who have commented.