The Sennheiser MKH 8030 has been the stuff of legends for more than a decade. What does it sound like, and how does it compare to the other Sennheiser mics in the series or to the new Rycote BD-10?
Read MoreCurating your own sound recordings
Here’s a question I receive quite often: how do you manage to listen to all the recordings you capture?
Read MoreNoise and field recording
From an acoustic ecology perspective, anthropogenic noise (anthropophony) is an ever-increasing side effect of urbanisation, modernisation, globalisation etc.
Read More2023 updated holiday present guide for sound recordists
Holiday present ideas for sound recordists, designers, photographers, scientific researchers etc.
Read MoreQuick dispatch from Antananarivo
I’ve been in Madagascar’s capital for a few days, preparing for my upcoming expedition and exploring the city on foot with my cameras and recorders.
Read MoreZoom F3 recorder review
The Zoom F3 is a little beast of a recorder. Is it worth buying? Let’s have a look.
Read MoreTascam Portacapture X8 review
Have you considered buying the Tascam Portacapture X8 sound recorder? Read my review to find out if it’s worth getting.
Read MoreRugged sound recording equipment - tested
My microphones and recorders have been exposed to long days in very hot temperatures and crazy humidity, and to a few attacks from wildlife. What was affected and which gear survived?
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