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Wow! I just looked Rarotonga up on Google maps. Never heard of it before. Talk about the middle of nowhere. And that you actually got replies from other members that were there just a few weeks ago? Unreal. What's the gig? Sounds like its gonna be good (hard) fun! All the best.

May be a stylus would help with more precise interaction with the smaller iPhone screen. Like this: http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?productid=21845 Just a thought.

After reading this thread I've been leaving my iPhone in my honey wagon all week instead of taking it to set. It's absolutely liberating. I can answer all those unimportant emails and text messages later in the day and stay focused on what I'm getting paid to do. Incidentally, all our call sheets have "NO CELL PHONE USE ON SET" in big block letters where anyone could see it. I may be the only one not carrying my phone in my pocket.

As an actor wishing to segue into film making, I've learned more about the importance of good sound quality than I ever realized was necessary to know. I've also learned that I'll never be a sound guy but that I'll never settle for inferior sound. Since I've discovered this site a short time ago, not a day has passed where I haven't read and learned from what the generous professionals here have been so willing to provide. Knowledge, and knowledge is power. Even now I'm sitting in my trailer, on set, learning and discovering. Thank you Jeff and all the other soundies that contribute to this site. It's been invaluable to me.

I understand there's a 9v option available as well.

Outstanding, Pascal. I regard my bag now and hang my head in shame. ;-)

Well, its made in China so you know it's got to be good! BTW, I've seen these gently used, selling on eBay for around $16 bucks!

PM'd. ;^)

There has never been a situation where my Fisher Price FP-5211a wasn't up to the task. Get one and you'll never regret it.

I couldn't find anything for a Mac to test the actual card itself but came across a good read on how to spot counterfeit cards before you buy. http://www.overclockers.com.au/wiki/Fake_Memory_Cards Hope this helps.

Methinks this needs a video tutorial for sharing details of the process.

Thanks, John. A bit of investigating revealed that the Rode blimp has suspension hoops that can be repositioned along the rail specifically to accommodate different length mics. Pretty cool feature that may come in handy on a limited budget. Rather than needing separate blimps for different mics, it's a one-size-fits-all solution. Not sure if the Rycotes have this feature. Hmmm.

Thanks for that info. I went and found a few threads that John had suggested checking out and it seems as if the consensus is Rycote, hands down. Good to know that the Rode gets the job done, though. Sometimes that's enough in a pinch.

I ask because I saw a Rycote S-Series designed for the KMR 82 for sale in the classified section of this site. I think the KMR 82 is a 15" mic so I wondered if I could use that blimp for my 9" AT 4073a. BTW, is there such a thing as "Mic Envy" in the Soundie Universe?

Should I stay away from the Rode blimp kits? I know they're cheaper but are they able to withstand the rigors of field use well enough to make them worth it?

Not at all, John. Thank you for your insight and thorough answer to my question. I followed the link you posted and got a better understanding of the options I have available. My reply to you was meant to be funny, not snarky. No disrespect intended.

If I had it in my budget John, I'd fly you in from Indy and set you up in the Waldorf Astoria hotel, pay you double scale and provide three squares a day. Unfortunately, I'm just a lowly actor who wants to make his own films and will either end up with a film school undergrad running sound or doing it myself. FWIW, I'm just learning all this too and hope that with experience will come funding that can pay for top pros on set to do what you guys do so well.

Is the overall length of the blimp a critical factor? In other words, if the AT4073 is listed as being just over 9" long, can I use a blimp that is designed to accommodate a 12" mic? I've seen a few listed in the classified section of jwsound that are made for longer shotguns than mine. Could they be used effectively in spite of the extra length?

Hey All, New user here. Thank you for all the effort you sound pros put into this site. I've been learning quite a bit since scouring these threads over the past months. I'm one of those newbie HDSLR camera users that's trying to figure out the sound part of the equation for narrative film projects. All my experience in film making is in front of the camera so I'm swimming in all the stuff there is to know (drowning, more like). I've recently acquired a sound package that includes an Audio Technica 4073a with the standard foam windscreen. I'm figuring that I'll need something better to cover the mic for outdoor locations and it seems as if my choices are the slip-on muff/dead cat style windscreen or the blimp style. Is one more effective than the other at stopping wind noise? I realize that the blimp systems generally cost more but I'm mostly concerned with the best tool for the job. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.