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Field Recording Gear and Travel – Stéphane Fufa Dufour

2020/02/19 Filed Under: Travel

I first learned about field recordist Stéphane Fufa Dufour through his Sound Explorer blog. Stéphane has been a relentless traveller. In the last two years alone he has recorded sound effects in 25 countries, carrying an impressive selection of gear. I was curious how using a comprehensive kit on such a long journey affected what […]

Field Recording Gear and Travel – George Vlad

2020/02/12 Filed Under: Uncategorized

George Vlad is no stranger to blending field recording and travel. He has returned home with some of the first sound effects captured in such remote wilderness locations as the Congo, Ethiopia, and Senegal. Vlad blogs regularly about traveling and field recording. He has posted articles about technique, tricks, gear recommendations and more on his […]

A New Series: Field Recording Gear and Travel

2020/02/11 Filed Under: Travel

Last year I travelled through Thailand, Bali, The Philippines, and Taiwan. My goal? To track down and record sounds unique to the people and places there. While that was been my most recent trip, I’ve actually been across North America, Europe, and Asia off and on over the last 20 years, recording as I go. […]

DPA Releases Binaural Microphone Headset

2020/01/09 Filed Under: Gear

An increasing number of projects demand “immersive audio.” What does that mean? Well, these new, specialized projects call for “360˙” audio that surrounds the listener, giving them the sense of being fully embedded within a soundscape. How is this done? Most of the time this requires delivering recordings produced by Ambisonic or binaural microphones. An […]

Nature Field Recording Tip: Capture Elusive Sounds with “Drop Rigs”

2019/12/23 Filed Under: Articles, Technique

Have you ever geared up, walked into the wilderness, and found yourself surrounded by bland nature sounds? You wouldn’t be the first. Why is this happening?

Article: Interview with Pole Position Production

2019/12/09 Filed Under: Interview

Today I am quite honoured to be featured in an interview with Pole Position Production on their website. As many are aware, Pole Position Production is well-known for their field recordings of rare and challenging vehicles for the game audio and feature film communities. They also capture many other field recordings, design custom sound, and […]