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Old Apr 28, 2016 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Redbeard719
I used to work with a guy that did A/V on the Air Force Academy. They would have to set up Falcon Stadium every year for graduation for the VIP speaker guest.

I remember he used to tell me that they would use condoms on the mics, and then put the foam cover on over top. It eliminated all the wind noise from the windy days we always get in Colorado in the spring-time.

I know it sounds funny, but it might be worth a try.
I'd rather ride with the static.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2016 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by slowrollin
Stupid question but, have you adjusted the sensitivity of the voice activation? You can do that and get rid of that static in most cases. You actually won't hear anything until you start talking.
I'm not aware of the Nolan mic being adjustable. I'll look into this thanks
 
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Old Apr 28, 2016 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by King-a-ling
If you have an old leather glove cut the finger tip off and cut a small voice hole. I think I used a rubber band on mine around the mic boom. It should also do better at blocking wind noise.
I've read that you need to speak louder if you use this setup
 
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Old Apr 28, 2016 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Redbeard719
I used to work with a guy that did A/V on the Air Force Academy. They would have to set up Falcon Stadium every year for graduation for the VIP speaker guest.

I remember he used to tell me that they would use condoms on the mics, and then put the foam cover on over top. It eliminated all the wind noise from the windy days we always get in Colorado in the spring-time.

I know it sounds funny, but it might be worth a try.
Now to explain to my wife why I need to buy a condom for her mic. Lol

Good suggestion thanks for the tip
 
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Old Apr 28, 2016 | 07:13 PM
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Perhaps a piece of plastic on the front side, maybe even a plastic spoon trimmed down to fit and attached with zip ties...
 
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Old Apr 28, 2016 | 08:10 PM
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Got a couple of these windsocks with cover coming from Airrider.com. Will post how well they work in a week or so.



Those fit the Harley mics; look at their other products to see what fits.

http://www.airrider.com/Small_Rubber...ver_p/wd20.htm
 
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Old Apr 29, 2016 | 01:23 AM
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http://www.nolan-usa.com/products/ncom-wind-sock.html


Part number NCOM-08; $6.95 plus shipping (looks like it is for 2)
 
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Originally Posted by shug100harley
http://www.nolan-usa.com/products/ncom-wind-sock.html


Part number NCOM-08; $6.95 plus shipping (looks like it is for 2)
yes, that is what I presently use, they are not sufficient.
thanks
 
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Originally Posted by dougbk


Just ordered 2, thanks
 
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