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.
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The studio side of field recording
How I edit and master my field recordings
The studio side of field recording
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2020 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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My 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).
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2020 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.
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Free sound effects - Mindful Audio freebies 2020
2020 free sound effects - the Mindful Audio holiday freebies are back!
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Answering 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.
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Zoom F6 field recorder review
When I sold my H4n back in 2013 I swore I’d never get another Zoom device. Fast forward to 2019 and I bought the Zoom F6 recorder, hoping it would be a different experience. Did it disappoint? Read on to find out more.
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