<p>In addition to Michael's suggestion, I'd recommend the Wildlife Sound Recording Society (WSRS): <a href="https://www.wildlife-sound.org/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.wildlife-sound.org/</a></p>
<p>WSRS has a member's forum and I'm sure someone there would have ideas on DIY parabolas, or recommendations of small off-the-shelf models.  Members have access to the archive of newsletters and articles as well - i think this topic is likely to have come up in the past.  There is an interesting article on Parabolic Stereo in Resources &gt; Equipment on the website.  Nice bunch.</p>

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2022-11-01T15:59:26.277Z
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ChrisP
<p>Macaulay Library staff recommend the Wildtronics <a href="https://www.wildtronics.com/store.html#!/Pro-Mono-Parabolic-Microphone/p/23651971/category=5592558" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><strong>Pro Mono Parabolic Microphone</strong></a> as the best value.</p>
<p>Macaulay Library also has tips about how to maximize the quality of your recordings, prepare them for archive, and other topics on their <a href="https://www.macaulaylibrary.org/resources/" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><strong>Resources</strong></a> page.</p>

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2022-08-27T13:23:07.257Z
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Michael Pitzrick
<p>I am looking for a small parabola for field recording because the one I purchased is too large to be easily transported. Do you have any recommendation for a practical small one ? I also heard about some people who were building them from scratch (using bird feeder dome cover). I am interested in any DIY ressources !</p>

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2022-08-27T11:22:37.457Z
How much small should it be approximately?
Noil
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Parabolic microphone set, DIY resources?
# Parabolic microphone set, DIY resources?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2022-08-26)

I am looking for a small parabola for field recording because the one I purchased is too large to be easily transported. Do you have any recommendation for a practical small one ? I also heard about some people who were building them from scratch (using bird feeder dome cover). I am interested in any DIY ressources !

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> **username_1**: How much small should it be approximately?  

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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_3 on 2022-08-27. Score: 3 | Accepted answer

Macaulay Library staff recommend the Wildtronics [**Pro Mono Parabolic Microphone**](https://www.wildtronics.com/store.html#!/Pro-Mono-Parabolic-Microphone/p/23651971/category=5592558) as the best value.

Macaulay Library also has tips about how to maximize the quality of your recordings, prepare them for archive, and other topics on their [**Resources**](https://www.macaulaylibrary.org/resources/) page.


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### Answer by username_2 on 2022-11-01. Score: 4

In addition to username_3's suggestion, I'd recommend the Wildlife Sound Recording Society (WSRS): <https://www.wildlife-sound.org/>

WSRS has a member's forum and I'm sure someone there would have ideas on DIY parabolas, or recommendations of small off-the-shelf models. Members have access to the archive of newsletters and articles as well - i think this topic is likely to have come up in the past. There is an interesting article on Parabolic Stereo in Resources > Equipment on the website. Nice bunch.


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