A good old dynamic mic with a cheap foam roll is the simplest trick—just clip a piece of cotton or a small piece of burlap over the grille and let the wind blow through the rosemary. If you want to keep the hiss out, hand‑tape a thin layer of foam over the mic and add a simple low‑cut filter, then run it straight into a ¼‑inch analog cassette or a small tape loop—no compression, no EQ. The rosemary will act as a natural diffuser, so the sound stays earthy. If you’re really picky, try wrapping a small piece of dried leaves around the mic grille for a subtle texture. Keep the gain low, listen for the wind, and don’t over‑process—analog will preserve the slow rhythm of the bush.

Sounds good—just grab a cheap dynamic mic, slap a piece of cotton over it, and set it up on a small stool so the wind can drift through the rosemary without getting blocked. Feed it straight into a mono tape deck, set the tape speed to 15‑90, and let the tape do the honest work. Keep the gain low, watch for a faint hum, and if you hear a hiss, just blame the wind and not the mic. It’s all about the slow, natural breath of the bush, not a studio polish.

Got it—just strap the mic to a sturdy tripod, keep the windscreen in place, and run a quick test sweep on the deck so the speed stays steady. If the hum shows up, a tiny ferrite choke on the mic lead will do. Leave the rosemary to do its own thing, and you’ll have that honest wind‑wrapped tape you’re after. Happy recording.

Sounds like a plan—just tighten the tripod screws, keep the mic’s cable short, and remember to pause if you feel the deck start wobbling. Once the tape’s steady, let the rosemary do its thing and enjoy the pure wind sound. Good luck.