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Field Recording DIY: How to Make A Custom Blimp Windcover

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Field Recording DIY: How to Make A Custom Blimp Windcover

Whether you’re a seasoned field recordist or just getting your feet wet, you probably know by now it’s not the cheapest hobby. It’s a niche market that requires very specialized equipment and accessories, so it’s no surprise these companies charge an arm and a leg for their products. In my experience, when it comes to the most important pieces in your kit, IE recorder/mixers, microphones, etc, investing in the best gear your budget allows usually pays dividends in the long run. But with accessories like a synthetic fur windcover, I’m curious to see if we really need to spend $100+ to achieve satisfactory recordings. To me, it’s more important to get out in the field and start recording rather than waiting to afford the perfect setup. So with that being said, let’s try making a DIY windcover!

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Home Studio DIY: How to Make Custom XLR Cables

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Home Studio DIY: How to Make Custom XLR Cables

After buying our first home last year, my husband and I have been working hard at building our own home studio.  In the past, every time we moved to a new apartment, we would always customize a home studio with our own DIY sound panels (see my blog post about that here).  But since we plan to stay here forever, we have gone all out to make this studio space our own.  And part of this customization has been soldering our own cables.  

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