About
I started my field recording career with no audio background and was overwhelmed by the new hobby.
The information I could find was so steeped in technical terms and jargon, I had to do research on my research just to figure out what was being described.
Fast forwarding several years, I am now a professional field recordist and my work has been featured in documentaries, mobile apps, and on TV.
I chose to write this book to help others in my shoes. It’s designed to bring beginners up to speed on all the field recording essentials so you can start recording sounds now and with confidence.
Also included are helpful tips and advice that I’ve learned from the field to help you hone your skills as a field recordist.
Contents
Field Recording For Beginners is a resource for new field recordists wanting to learn the art of sound capture.
The book comprehensively covers information about how digital audio recording works, common field recorder settings, gear guides, microphone guides, recording techniques, field advice, and post production.
Digital Audio Recording
Build your foundation in audio through learning what sound is and how it travels through different mediums.
From microphones to memory cards, learn how field recorders detect, process, and store audio data.
Discover how dynamic and condenser microphones work, their pros and cons, and their most common uses.
Common Field Recorder Settings
Learn how to adjust common field recorder settings with confidence including gain, sample rate, bit depth, and limiters.
Gear Guides
Get to know the 5 essential items of every field recording kit. Following the overview are individual chapters for each of the essentials that explain their important specifications, materials, and features so you can make the best gear choices for your specific needs.
Each gear chapter concludes with a link to see my product recommendations that are kept up-to-date with the latest products and recent innovations.
Besides the 5 essentials, you’ll also learn detailed information about common field recording accessories including: tripods, stereo bars, and shock mounts.
Microphone Guides
Introduce yourself to the 10 types of microphones used in field recording. Understand how they work, what they’re used for, important specifications, and what models I recommend.
Recording Techniques
Bolster your adaptability and get inspired by learning several field recording techniques including: stereo miking configurations, drop rig recordings, and how to fine-tune microphone positioning for optimal sound quality.
Field Advice
Enhance your recordings by adding helpful tips to your toolbelt including how to listen, plan, eliminate handling noise, and avoid noise pollution.
Post Production
Understand how to efficiently edit, store, and manage your sound library through learning about editing techniques, audio processing software, metadata, and storage devices.
Glossary & Index
Tying it all together is a helpful glossary and index used to reference terminology or locate specific information of interest.
Instant Access After Purchase
After purchase, you will receive an email containing the download link to your eBook. The link will be available for download 24 hours after it has been clicked. If you require a new download link for any reason, please contact me and I will email you a new link.
