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 […]
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A New Series: Field Recording Gear and 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. […]
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DPA Releases Binaural Microphone Headset
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 […]
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Nature Field Recording Tip: Capture Elusive Sounds with “Drop Rigs”
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?
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Article: Interview with Pole Position Production
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 […]
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Article: Sound Effect Libraries and Teams
For many field recordists, the act of capturing sound effects is the goal itself. It’s the satisfaction of tracking down an elusive sound and ensnaring it on their recorders. It’s the experience of standing in an inspiring place and hearing the sound around them. For others still, documenting how sound unfurls is a vital part […]
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