Hi folks. I have a Dahua SD49225XZ-HNR (thanks, Andy) pointed at my bird feeders. I'd like to get better sound specifically from that direction than I'm getting today.
I researched microphones for PTZ and related topics here on the forum. I chose the Microseven M7WP-MIC, wired it to my 49225 and mounted it pointing at my feeders. I've found that while that mic does pick up sound well, it does so from almost any direction. The ambient sounds (such as cars on the road) are much more pronounced than the sounds of the birds which I'd like to hear. I've tweaked numerous settings in both BI and on the camera itself (Encode Mode, sampling frequency, etc.) with no improvement.
I'd like to find a mic that's more directional for picking up sound, and would appreciate any recommendations.
Member Terri Underhill recommended the Vanxse Mini Microphone High Sensitive Pickup Audio Mic, and commented that it was quite sensitive, perhaps too sensitive.
Anyone have any other inputs on a good external microphone for nature viewing/listening?
TIA.
OldGuy
I researched microphones for PTZ and related topics here on the forum. I chose the Microseven M7WP-MIC, wired it to my 49225 and mounted it pointing at my feeders. I've found that while that mic does pick up sound well, it does so from almost any direction. The ambient sounds (such as cars on the road) are much more pronounced than the sounds of the birds which I'd like to hear. I've tweaked numerous settings in both BI and on the camera itself (Encode Mode, sampling frequency, etc.) with no improvement.
I'd like to find a mic that's more directional for picking up sound, and would appreciate any recommendations.
Member Terri Underhill recommended the Vanxse Mini Microphone High Sensitive Pickup Audio Mic, and commented that it was quite sensitive, perhaps too sensitive.
Anyone have any other inputs on a good external microphone for nature viewing/listening?
TIA.
OldGuy
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