Recording an Explosion

[Michael Zacherl]

On 24 Jan, 2014, at 9:19 PM, K9 Kai Niggemann <kai at kainiggemann.com> wrote:

> It must be tricky, you only get one chance, and no prior leveling... 
> 
> I will get a nagra and will probably use a dynamic mic (electro voice re-20) if I can get a second one for stereo. Then a backup using the internal  mics of the zoom h4n..

would you think you're getting any closer like, say, 500 meters?
what's the topography, the expected ambient noise?
Did ever record thunder or fireworks?
Why not use a 'shotgun' (interference tube) mic?
if you expect lots of (early) reflections (topography) use x/y mics.
scan youtube for demolition clips to get an idea.

HTH, m.

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