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32-bit field recording

October 3, 2024

While it has recently gained popularity, 32-bit float workflows have been around for a while. Let’s have a look at the advantages, disadvantages and requirements of this popular approach.

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In Field recording tips Tags field recording, field recording advice
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Working for Sennheiser in Nepal

How to get field recording commissions

July 5, 2024

While field recording is not a new discipline, it’s not as popular or well known as photography for example. As a result, it takes a more entrepreneurial and self-starting approach to get work gigs as a field recordist.

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In Field recording tips Tags field recording, field recording advice
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Noise and field recording

April 4, 2023

From an acoustic ecology perspective, anthropogenic noise (anthropophony) is an ever-increasing side effect of urbanisation, modernisation, globalisation etc.

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In conservation Tags field recording advice
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File storage and data management on expeditions

August 22, 2021

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.

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In Field recording tips Tags field recording advice, field recording equipment
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Field recording in the Amazon rainforest

Field recording in the Amazon rainforest

Best microphones for recording nature and wildlife sounds

August 1, 2021

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.

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In Field recording tips, Field recording equipment Tags field recording equipment, field recording advice
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George Vlad field recording

Answering your field recording questions in one to one sessions

September 8, 2020

Do you have questions about field recording, expedtion planning, selling sound or other related topics? I might be able to help.

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In Field recording tips Tags field recording advice, field recording
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Makeshift umbrella for microphones in the Amazon

Makeshift umbrella for microphones in the Amazon

How to record clean rain sounds

May 27, 2019

How do you get clean rain recordings without the sound of water drops hitting the blimp? This is a question I receive quite often so I decided to make a video about it. This is not the whole picture though.

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In Field work and bushcraft Tags field recording advice, field recording
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Afternoon canoeing in the Amazon rainforest

Afternoon canoeing in the Amazon rainforest

New youtube series: Field work and bushcraft

April 15, 2019

This is the first episode in a planned series on general fieldcraft and survival skills aimed at media professionals working in demanding or exotic environments. While my focus is going to be field sound recording, these tips easily translate to other areas like photography, video work, research and even responsible tourism. I will try to touch on conservation and sustainability aspects as well.

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In Field work and bushcraft Tags bushcraft, field recording advice, field work
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How to get field recording commissions
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