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Read MoreWhat does an active volcano sound like?
Boiling lava, gases escaping, mini earthquakes and lava bombs create a surreal soundscape inside the volcanic caldera at Erta Ale in Northern Ethiopia.
Read MoreFile storage and data management on expeditions
File storage and data management can be a source of headaches even in the safe space of a studio. Add a few elements to the mix (humidity, head, being on the road, lack of access to electricity, insects, monkeys etc.) and it becomes a bit of a nightmare. Here are some of the most important aspects to consider.
Read MoreBest microphones for recording nature and wildlife sounds
What microphones should I get for nature and wildlife sound recording? I’ll try to offer a comprehensive and definitive answer even though I’m not a big fan of definitive statements.
Read MoreStrange unidentified sounds
Unexplained or unidentified calls in my sound recordings - weird birds calling, strange mammals in the undergrowth, unexplained species - are a beautiful and fascinating side product of my approach to field recording.
Read MoreWhat does a tree hear?
I've taped my microphones to the sides of a tree, slightly closer to each other on one side of the trunk. They're about 20cm apart, roughly the distance between human ears.
Read MoreHow I edit and master my field recordings
The studio side of field recording
Read More2020 sound recording expedition to Kenya
I keep looking over my shoulder as I’m setting up my rig in a dead Acacia tree. The last thing I want to see now is a lion, a buffalo or a hippo. Technically I’m not allowed to exit the vehicle in Tsavo National Park, and for good reason. The density of big wildlife here is impressive.
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