Furry Equalizer: Useful or PETA Bait at DVinfo.net

John Paulsel · December 23rd, 2002, 03:23 PM

Just bought Lightwave "furry" equalizer for the standard XL-1 mic. I don't usually use that mic but thought it would be useful for outdoor use (nature, etc.). Curious about other's experiences with it. What does it do to voices? How much wind will it stand up to? Probably shouldn't use it at a PETA rally, huh. They don't even like fake fur.

Greg Vaughn · December 23rd, 2002, 05:32 PM

Actually, from my experience, these types of groups are more interested in just getting themselves on camera and probably won't care. Not knocking Canada, but I would definately recommend NOT using this if you happen to be shooting in Canada. I made the mistake of wearing a leather bomber jacket with fake sheepskin lining and was called nearly every name in the book. Not sure if it was the leather, the fur, or both. Of course you get this in the USA too.

I've found myself using my "furry" almost everywhere now - indoors and out. It seems to do a good job of filtering out low frequency background noise such as traffic, air condition units, and camera tap noise.

G

Rick Spilman · December 23rd, 2002, 07:03 PM

At a PETA rally you way wish to bring along a shotgun. No, I don't mean a microphone....

Rick

Dylan Couper · December 26th, 2002, 07:02 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Greg Vaughn : Not knocking Canada, but I would definately recommend NOT using this if you happen to be shooting in Canada. I made the mistake of wearing a leather bomber jacket with fake sheepskin lining and was called nearly every name in the book. Not sure if it was the leather, the fur, or both. Of course you get this in the USA too.
G -->>>

Random incidednt. Never happened to me or anyone I've known here.

I have a cheap knock off windscreen which is basicaly just fake fur. It's a $80 POS made with $2 of fake fur, but it does an amazing job in medium to heavy winds.

December 23rd, 2002, 03:23 PM	#1
John Paulsel Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pendleton (near Indianapolis), Indiana USA Posts: 49	Furry Equalizer: Useful or PETA Bait Just bought Lightwave "furry" equalizer for the standard XL-1 mic. I don't usually use that mic but thought it would be useful for outdoor use (nature, etc.). Curious about other's experiences with it. What does it do to voices? How much wind will it stand up to? Probably shouldn't use it at a PETA rally, huh. They don't even like fake fur. __________________ John Paulsel Highpoint Productions "I'd do it for free but I don't!"

December 23rd, 2002, 05:32 PM	#2
Greg Vaughn Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 46	Actually, from my experience, these types of groups are more interested in just getting themselves on camera and probably won't care. Not knocking Canada, but I would definately recommend NOT using this if you happen to be shooting in Canada. I made the mistake of wearing a leather bomber jacket with fake sheepskin lining and was called nearly every name in the book. Not sure if it was the leather, the fur, or both. Of course you get this in the USA too. I've found myself using my "furry" almost everywhere now - indoors and out. It seems to do a good job of filtering out low frequency background noise such as traffic, air condition units, and camera tap noise. G

December 23rd, 2002, 07:03 PM	#3
Rick Spilman Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Jersey City, NJ Posts: 366	At a PETA rally you way wish to bring along a shotgun. No, I don't mean a microphone.... Rick

December 26th, 2002, 07:02 PM	#4
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	<<<-- Originally posted by Greg Vaughn : Not knocking Canada, but I would definately recommend NOT using this if you happen to be shooting in Canada. I made the mistake of wearing a leather bomber jacket with fake sheepskin lining and was called nearly every name in the book. Not sure if it was the leather, the fur, or both. Of course you get this in the USA too. G -->>> Random incidednt. Never happened to me or anyone I've known here. I have a cheap knock off windscreen which is basicaly just fake fur. It's a $80 POS made with $2 of fake fur, but it does an amazing job in medium to heavy winds.