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Antananarivo skyline

Quick dispatch from Antananarivo

August 3, 2022

I’ve been in Madagascar’s capital for a few days, preparing for my upcoming expedition and exploring the city on foot with my cameras and recorders.

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In Field recording adventure Tags expeditions, field recording adventures
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Zoom F3 recorder review

Zoom F3 recorder review

June 10, 2022

The Zoom F3 is a little beast of a recorder. Is it worth buying? Let’s have a look.

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In Field recording equipment Tags gear reviews, sound recording equipment
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Tascam Portacapture X8 sound recorder

Tascam Portacapture X8 in the field

Tascam Portacapture X8 review

February 8, 2022

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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In Field recording equipment Tags gear reviews, handheld recorder review
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Rugged sound recording equipment - tested

January 12, 2022

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

December 14, 2021

The 2021 edition of the Mindful Audio free sound effects is here!

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In Free sounds Tags free sounds
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What does an active volcano sound like?

November 12, 2021

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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In Field recording adventure Tags field recording, field recording adventures, expeditions
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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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