inline High Pass Filter
I've recently been informed that the county is going to begin construction to install a sidewalk across the street from my studio. Looking for an inline high pass filter to hopefully filter some of the low rumble before it becomes a part of my recording. Any suggestions for the best one out there would be great.
Thanks so much,
Renée
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I'm leaning toward this one...
Shure A15HP High Pass Filter
Most high end microphones should have filters built in if you were looking to upgrade in that direction.
Thanks, Percy. I have a Rode NT1 already, so I think I'm pretty good there. I'm just trying to be proactive and something in place, should the construction rumble permeate my recordings.
Hi Renee!
Thanks for sharing your problem. I don't usually recommend this filtering as it can create some extra problems. You could think about changing the positioning of your microphone in the space. It's also to my understanding that building a small platform for the mic (like putting a stool with a carpet below the stand) helps reduce the impact of vibrations from the ground. I'd also consider enclosing the microphone a bit more.
Also, most of the time, workers of this type of street reparations are held at specific times of the day/night. You may want to readjust your recording schedule to match theirs so you record and work when they're not there. For example, I live right next to a very crowded street so I usually take note of high-peak hours and avoid recording during these hours. Sometimes I end up recording until very late at night, but it helps a lot!
Hope this helps!