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.

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.

2024 updated holiday present guide for sound recordists

November 27, 2022

Holiday present ideas for sound recordists, designers, photographers, scientific researchers etc.

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.

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.

How I edit and master my field recordings

April 13, 2021

The studio side of field recording

My fascination with soundscape recording

February 23, 2021

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).