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Sony Announces new PCM-D10 Portable Recorder with XLR Inputs, New ADC, More

2019/01/21 Filed Under: Gear

Sony’s PCM-D100 audio recorder has long been the first choice for portable field recording. It is widely regarded as having the best sound of any portable recorder. I reviewed the Sony PCM-D100 in 2017. At that time, it was the best value for field recordists needing superior sound in a small package. A lot has […]

Sound Devices Adds MixPre Ambisonic Support, Pre-Roll, Ultrasonic Fix, and More

2018/12/12 Filed Under: Gear

Earlier this week pro audio manufacturer Sound Devices released a firmware update to their popular line of MixPre digital audio field recorders. Version 3.00 of the firmware introduces significant improvements for field recordists. Let’s learn more about what’s changed with the MixPre-3, -6, and -10T.

Pro Sound News Website “Designing Sound” Enters Hibernation

2018/12/05 Filed Under: Resources, Websites

Sound design and field recording fans awoke Monday to a sad announcement. Editors Jack Menhorn and Shaun Farley wrote they are putting the pro sound news website into “hibernation.”

Metadata App News: Soundly, Basehead, Soundminer, Sounddogs, & Resonic

2018/11/21 Filed Under: Curation

Field recordists often spend a dozen hours to successfully capture just a few scant minutes of audio. But what is such a hard-won recording worth, if that sound can’t be found afterwards? That’s why embedding accurate, unique, and descriptive sound fx metadata is an essential skill for field recordists. To get this done, they use […]

How to Avoid Noise when Recording Nature Sounds – Interview with Thomas Rex Beverly

2018/09/05 Filed Under: Technique

It’s a strange paradox. The most beautiful natural landscapes can produce an insurmountable problem for field recordists: noise. Yes, visiting tundra, grasslands, or moors provide stunning vistas. As we’ve seen in previous articles in this series, many of these places are quiet. They push field recording gear to its limits. The result? The tranquility of […]