Stewart Newlands Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 I have just been asked to record the vibrations from a staircase, any thoughts? I will have fun with this one getting sounds from the treads, landings, echos etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david.elsbury Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 You could try a contact transducer, piezo type of thing. Stick it onto the stairs and record away. They are often used on drums for triggering samples etc, or on accoustic instruments.David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Si Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 You could try a contact transducer, piezo type of thing. Stick it onto the stairs and record away. They are often used on drums for triggering samples etc, or on accoustic instruments.David<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Do you mean the Shure Beta 91 type of mic's? (PZM) microphones... That sort of thing? I have access to a Vibrosound Vibrometer at work, but I don't think it does audio recordings of vibrations, just the magnitude for the x, y and z axis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david.elsbury Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Nope, meant the AKG C-411 ( http://www.akg.com/products/powerslave,myn...anguage,EN.html ). Very nice on cello, violin, guitar, bass, etc. So might be a workable solution. Or you could go to your local radioshack/ dick smith / tandy / whatever-you-have-over-there and get a piezo transducer- not a buzzer, but one without the warbling thingy in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappie Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 The piezo idea is a good one, especially if the staircase is wooden. You could try one of the Schertler range of transducers, designed for a piano soundboard or strings depending on which one you choose. You would get a very clean sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart Newlands Posted April 6, 2005 Author Share Posted April 6, 2005 Thanks, all some good ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_s Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 I used to use something called a "C-Ducer" in the mid 80s - does anyone know if they are still around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jram Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 C-ducer Just did a very quick ebay search and returned this. Might be worth checking on there periodically? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_s Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 C-ducer Just did a very quick ebay search and returned this. Might be worth checking on there periodically?<{POST_SNAPBACK}> interesting - thanks!Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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