Gold Catcher Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Gold Seeker said: How about a desert hat with a back flap, something like this, many different styles out there to choose from. The problem with this and the hoodie option is the heat. When you live in warmer climates (AZ, NV, CA) this will not work most of the times. GC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GotAU? Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 19 hours ago, Jonathan Porter said: I’ve thought about finding and attaching the same material they use on microphones for outdoor filming as being an possible option to soften up the wind noise as it passes all those square edges. JP JP- the mic covers are called “dead cats”. Terrible name, but they work really well. Some motorcyclists and bicyclists use a similar one that goes on the helmet strap. @jasong as pointed out, the Avantre Neck collar speaker works well in wind, even better with its earplugs, and maybe even better with some over the ear wind covers for hearing aids and ear buds. Haven't tried these, they’re way too expensive for what they are and reviews are bad, but look at the photo for another idea… Windfree Wind Reduction https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L4IFB3I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_CPJR0W5AWBMEHRV85F1E?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 I’ve also heard of bicyclists using tape over their earbuds- that’s got to be uncomfortable! The suggestion of earbuds with some sort of cover like a soft headband may be the less expensive and most comfortable option for strong wind… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Seeker Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Gold Catcher said: The problem with this and the hoodie option is the heat. When you live in warmer climates (AZ, NV, CA) this will not work most of the times. GC Those are designed for desert use and is why I posted them, sure they're going to add a little warmth but not nearly as hot as wearing nothing in the desert sun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasong Posted April 24, 2022 Author Share Posted April 24, 2022 Has any detector manufacturer experimented with tactile feedback in the handle in the other detecting realms like coins, relics, underwater, etc? Sort of like pinpointers have a vibrate mode. Except, going further and making the vibrations scale continuously with signal strength just like the audio does so you can sense variations in the signal and not just an "on/off"? I'm curious if it'd be accurate enough compared to our sense of hearing. Maybe not... But a major strength of the 6000 is simplicity - no extraneous parts and pieces required. I really don't even like having to take these headphones with me and keep track, let alone stuff on top of them. Plus the audio delay in them bothers me more than it probably should. Taking more stuff to deal with the headphones is not appealing to me personally, that's just me though, I'm an oddball. But these are all great ideas that sound like they will help deal with the wind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norvic Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 My Aventree Torus neck band are on their second season, no troubles with wind or anything else, have earbuds built in that I havent used, have found the speakers are ample use with a light cap that has sun protection all-round even over the "muzzle" which acts also to keep a light drizzle off the "sound band" which isn`t waterproof, for me a simple easy no drama solution for those of us like either speakers or earbuds. USB rechargeable lithium, charge each night for full following day detecting. KISS 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Wilson Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 Gold Catcher, there must be a fault with your Bose ear buds as mine have no touch sensitivity at all. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvpopeye Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Got AU's link has sone interesting options that have foam dimilar to mic windscreens ,possible DIY basis. Promised links for the DIY external noise damping earbuds. a simple one and another for you mad scientists. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB_Amateur Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 13 hours ago, rvpopeye said: Promised links for the DIY external noise damping earbuds. I think this is the product in the first video -- Amazon link. I see why you like this guy. He puts his Exacto knife in his mouth, like a pirate! Note: some reviews say they aren't soundproof (obviously not quantified...). Popeye (or anyone), have you tried these and how well do they block extraneous noise? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvpopeye Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Arrrrrrrrr !? He did impress me with that move I admit. Until I realized he probably didn't really do it for 10 minutes. (Woulda drooled all over everything with that blade handle hanging out of his mouth !) Further qualifying him as a pirate ...skuh kuh kuh kuh Anyway. Just the first in the search results that showed the basic procedure using off the shelf parts . It is a doable home DIY project for most. Not the quality of the pro stuff but if you use a set of buds that sound good to you , the result should be quite acceptable. In ear monitors made a huge difference by cleaning up audio quality on a live stage. Hopefully they improve the signal to outside noise ratio on the detection trail too. Just watch out for that rogue wave ! Yo ho ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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