Chronicles
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Recording Ultimate Foliage
Frank Bry has published a very nice post about the recording process of his newly released sfx library called Ultimate Foliage. I’ve been asked a few times, “You’re recording leaves? Why?” My short answer was because they are there. The…
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A Quiet Position – Listening Through Field Recording, Edition one: FIELD TEST
in October 2011 Field Fest (curated by q-o2) brings together many artists /composers / musicians whose work involves various aspects of field recording….this compilation offers you the chance to hear some small elements of that work. it should be noted…
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Diesel Train Sound Effects
Recordist Paul Virostek has published a great article on recording Train sound effects. Train sound effects are one of my favorite field recordings to capture. Whether they are subway sounds, monorail sound clips, trams or streetcars, high-speed trains or electric train sound effects, I find that…
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Alan Lamb Interview
Chris Watson interviews Alan Lamb for The Wire, BBC Radio 4. Download The Music of the Wires: wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson is captivated by the extraordinary sounds of the wind and the weather as they play on vast lengths…
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The Sound of Steam Locomotives
Very detailed and interesting article at Sonic Fields about recording a steam locomotive from 1930s. I must admit to having a love for live steam, so it came as a bit of a shock when I realised that I have only captured a…
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USBPre2: Part1 – First Impressions
About ten days ago i received my USBPre2 after waiting for three (long!) weeks. This is not a technical review but more about my impressions and thoughts after integrating it in to my home and field recording setup. 1. Why?…