Technique

Article: Car Recording Session Gear, Technique, and Tips

2020/04/15 Filed Under: Articles, Technique

Vehicle sound effects are some of the most difficult field recordings to pull off. Doing so requires having an iron grip on the location, operating (and maintaining) dozens of microphones and recorders, a pro driver, and of course impeccable technique. It’s a tricky balancing act and equipment trouble, interruptions, engine failure, and intrusive sounds are […]

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?

Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them: Specific Field Recording Tips

2019/05/15 Filed Under: Technique

The last post began a series exploring common field recording, mastering, and sound library curation mistakes. It shares common yet easily overlooked stumbling blocks for beginners and sound pros alike, and how to fix them. Today’s post takes another look at field recording foibles: common errors that plague even the veteran sound artists in the […]

Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them: Field Recording Basics

2019/05/01 Filed Under: Technique

You hold an triple A-tier microphone in your hand. An audio recorder with whisper-quiet preamps is by your side. Perhaps you’re deep in a jungle with modern noise miles away. Maybe you’ve arranged a block of dry ice for ideal squeaks and hisses. Every checklist item is ticked. You’re ready to create inspiring sounds and […]

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 […]

How to Avoid Noise when Recording Nature Sounds – Interview with George Vlad

2018/08/29 Filed Under: Technique

The previous post posed a vital question: how can a nature sound recordist avoid noisy field recordings? As we saw in that article, struggling with noise is as difficult as it is common. George Vlad has travelled across Africa and Europe recording the sound of forests, deserts, wetlands, and more. He shares his field recordings […]