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Learn how to build your own ultra low-noise microphone with EM272 capsules in this article!
Learn about noise pollution and its associated health concerns. Take our quiz to determine how sensitive you are to noise!
Learn what new sounds winter brings, as well as the challenges (and how to overcome them) in this article!
Microphone sensitivity specification can be confusing. Learn how to easily understand dBV/Pa and mV/Pa sensitivities in this article.
Nature sounds are some of the most soothing sounds on the planet. Find out how why humans love natural sounds so much, and learn how to use them for meditation in this article.
When recording delicate and soft sounds, a quiet microphone can make the difference between an amazingly detailed recording and a hissing nightmare. Nature, sound effect, and foley field recording artists…
I have always been a power saver. I drove my family crazy by turning off the lights whenever a room was empty. Any appliance with lights that remain on even when off gets unplugged immediately…
When I first started recording nature sounds, it was very difficult to find quiet. Time after time, I went out and came home empty handed. Almost all of my audio was polluted with noise. Cars, trucks, people, planes…
“Binaural” is a term that gets thrown around a lot in our industry. It’s used in everything from ASMR videos to music claiming “life-changing” abilities. So what exactly is binaural audio and how does one record it?
So, you’re interested in beginning field recording but are unsure where or how to start? You’ve come to the right place! Not long ago, I was in your shoes and I’d like to share what helped me succeed and keep …
When I come home from field recording, I often have 5-10 tracks to edit. Usually, I’m dealing with 3-5 hours of audio from a day trip and 12+ hours for an overnight. Having this much audio to edit can be overwhelming…
Time of day is an extremely important factor in field recording, no matter what genre you record. Noise pollution will ruin any field recordist’s sound. By choosing the best time to record, we can limit these…
When I was first getting into field recording, “self-noise” was a term that kept popping up. It seemed like it was really important when shopping for microphones and field recorders. Everyone was saying…
Recently, I learned a new technique for recording water and I want to share it with you. This technique will help you get more detailed and more interesting recordings of water. Watch the video or continue…
Field recording is that art of capturing audio recordings without the help of modern studios. To work in the field means to work outside of a workplace setting. No soundproofed walls, no isolation booths…
Soundscapes are inescapable. Every place has one and you are always in one. Each is unique to its specific location, and changes by the minute. A soundscape is all audible sounds within a specific area…
Soundscapes are inescapable. Every place has one and you are always in one. Each is unique to its specific location, and changes by the minute. A soundscape is all audible sounds within a specific area…
Recording amazing nature sounds requires more than just gear. While tripods, wind protection and low-noise microphones certainly help, they are nothing without technique. I learned the following tips…
In the 1980s we discovered sick patients heal faster when their windows face nature referred to as “green spaces.” Since then, science has discovered benefits associated with all five senses in relation to nature…
Learn how to set the best gain level quickly and properly in this beginner article!