The Zoom F3 is a little beast of a recorder. Is it worth buying? Let’s have a look.
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Tascam Portacapture X8 in the field
Tascam Portacapture X8 review
Have you considered buying the Tascam Portacapture X8 sound recorder? Read my review to find out if it’s worth getting.
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Rugged 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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Free sound effects - Mindful Audio holiday freebies 2021
The 2021 edition of the Mindful Audio free sound effects is here!
Read MoreWhat does an active volcano sound like?
Boiling lava, gases escaping, mini earthquakes and lava bombs create a surreal soundscape inside the volcanic caldera at Erta Ale in Northern Ethiopia.
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File storage and data management on expeditions
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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Field recording in the Amazon rainforest
Best microphones for recording nature and wildlife sounds
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.
Read MoreStrange unidentified sounds
Unexplained or unidentified calls in my sound recordings - weird birds calling, strange mammals in the undergrowth, unexplained species - are a beautiful and fascinating side product of my approach to field recording.
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