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Steven Davis · May 29th, 2006, 11:24 AM

http://droptodesign.com/test/fuzzys.jpg

I have a beach gig this weekend, and I can tell so far that it does help with the wind. I'll have two lavs for my main sound. It helps to have a wife that can sew.

Bill Hamell · May 29th, 2006, 11:39 AM

When you are done shooting you can dust with it! ;-)

Seriously, what did you use for support under the material?

Bill

Dave Largent · May 29th, 2006, 12:50 PM

If you don't sew you're almost SOL but I've
been thinking of a way to mimic thread stitching
by using small alligator clips up the seam.

Bill Hamell · May 29th, 2006, 01:16 PM

If you can not sew, buy a Rycote. ;-)

Or you could use the stick on Velcro instead of sewing.

Bill

Dave Largent · May 29th, 2006, 01:33 PM

I think there's such a thing as "fabric glue", that
is supposed to hold pretty well.

Steven Davis · May 29th, 2006, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Hamell

When you are done shooting you can dust with it! ;-)

Seriously, what did you use for support under the material?

Bill

The stock black wind cover, i know i know, i'm losing sound, but for this application, i'm good I think. So to recap, it's the mic, the black stock mic cover, and the furry thing.

Dave Largent · May 29th, 2006, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven Davis

The stock black wind cover, i know i know, i'm losing sound, but for this application, i'm good I think. So to recap, it's the mic, the black stock mic cover, and the furry thing.

Just add a bit of air in the EQ and you'll be
back to normal.

Steven Davis · May 29th, 2006, 01:42 PM

My wife said she'd make one for anyone in exchange for 50 dollars or a Sony Z1u. Just kidding. I'm sure she would't mind, ofcourse I'd have to check. :}

Bill Hamell · May 29th, 2006, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Largent

I think there's such a thing as "fabric glue", that
is supposed to hold pretty well.

That would work, there is also iron on binding tape that works well.

Bill

Bill Hamell · May 29th, 2006, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven Davis

The stock black wind cover, i know i know, i'm losing sound, but for this application, i'm good I think. So to recap, it's the mic, the black stock mic cover, and the furry thing.

What makes this work is the dead air space between the fuzzy and the mic.
I was going to suggest you make some kind of support to provide that air space. This I think will improve the performance of the fuzzy.
Maybe some kind of plastic support fore and aft to keep it above the black windscreen.

I was thinking of doing what you did let us know how it woked out.

Bill

Steven Davis · May 29th, 2006, 03:58 PM

Will Do................hehe, if my old brain can remember

Bill Hamell · May 29th, 2006, 04:04 PM

Opps! Forgot to ask where did you buy the material?

Thanks,
Bill

Steven Davis · May 29th, 2006, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Hamell

Opps! Forgot to ask where did you buy the material?

Thanks,
Bill

I have one of these stores in my town. http://www.joann.com/?AID=9818761&PID=1413356&SID=b112

It's just a fabric store, the material was 15 bucks a yard. I tried to find that stuff called wolf hair that Boyd talked about at Wal-mart, I haven't found it yet.

Dave Largent · May 29th, 2006, 04:44 PM

I think the price at Ben Franklin was about $25 for
a yard last year.

David Perrine · June 17th, 2006, 01:16 PM

There is a lot of variation in fake fur. The backing in particular in very different. Some backings are stiff and almost solid, while others ane very porous and flexible. I would assume that porous and flexible would block the sound the least, but I have never looked at one of the professional softies. What is the backing like? What should we look for in fake fur to get the best results?

May 29th, 2006, 11:24 AM	#1
Steven Davis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,065	Our home brewed fuzzy http://droptodesign.com/test/fuzzys.jpg I have a beach gig this weekend, and I can tell so far that it does help with the wind. I'll have two lavs for my main sound. It helps to have a wife that can sew. __________________ What happens if I push the 'Red' button?

May 29th, 2006, 11:39 AM	#2
Bill Hamell Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mystic Ct. Posts: 477	When you are done shooting you can dust with it! ;-) Seriously, what did you use for support under the material? Bill __________________ Cinematographers Bring Shadow To Light

May 29th, 2006, 01:16 PM	#4
Bill Hamell Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mystic Ct. Posts: 477	If you can not sew, buy a Rycote. ;-) Or you could use the stick on Velcro instead of sewing. Bill __________________ Cinematographers Bring Shadow To Light

May 29th, 2006, 01:42 PM	#8
Steven Davis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,065	My wife said she'd make one for anyone in exchange for 50 dollars or a Sony Z1u. Just kidding. I'm sure she would't mind, ofcourse I'd have to check. :} __________________ What happens if I push the 'Red' button?

May 29th, 2006, 03:58 PM	#11
Steven Davis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,065	Will Do................hehe, if my old brain can remember __________________ What happens if I push the 'Red' button?

May 29th, 2006, 12:50 PM	#3
Dave Largent Trustee Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,483	If you don't sew you're almost SOL but I've been thinking of a way to mimic thread stitching by using small alligator clips up the seam.

May 29th, 2006, 01:33 PM	#5
Dave Largent Trustee Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,483	I think there's such a thing as "fabric glue", that is supposed to hold pretty well.

May 29th, 2006, 04:04 PM	#12
Bill Hamell Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mystic Ct. Posts: 477	Opps! Forgot to ask where did you buy the material? Thanks, Bill __________________ Cinematographers Bring Shadow To Light

May 29th, 2006, 04:44 PM	#14
Dave Largent Trustee Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,483	I think the price at Ben Franklin was about $25 for a yard last year.

June 17th, 2006, 01:16 PM	#15
David Perrine New Boot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 20	Fur? There is a lot of variation in fake fur. The backing in particular in very different. Some backings are stiff and almost solid, while others ane very porous and flexible. I would assume that porous and flexible would block the sound the least, but I have never looked at one of the professional softies. What is the backing like? What should we look for in fake fur to get the best results?