Boiling lava, gases escaping, mini earthquakes and lava bombs create a surreal soundscape inside the volcanic caldera at Erta Ale in Northern Ethiopia.
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.
Read MoreMy fascination with soundscape recording
One of my favourite soundscapes to listen to and record is that of rainforest hills. Rainforest because, well, it's a rainforest! Incredibly biodiverse, dense, lush and full of life. You don't really see a lot but you can hear an amazing variety of sounds. Hills because, unlike a flat, lowland rainforest, the sound is allowed to travel much further (even though not unimpeded).
Read More2020 sound recording expedition to Namibia
… as I approach the tree, I hear an aggressive hiss that instantly transports me back to the present moment. A Horned adder is viciously squirming at the base of the Camel thorn tree. How did I get here? Read on to find out.
Read MoreAnswering your field recording questions in one to one sessions
Do you have questions about field recording, expedtion planning, selling sound or other related topics? I might be able to help.
Read MoreFree sound effects - Mindful Audio freebies 2019
Get two hours of free high quality nature and wildlife sound effects from remote parts of the world. These are only available for a limited time and cannot be found anywhere else.
Read MoreField recording adventures in Ethiopia part 2
I just finished putting together my second vlog, shot last year in Ethiopia while I was recording the African Cloud Forest library. This is part two in the series and content from other locations will follow soon.
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