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May 24, 2021 · Before plunging into the fun of editing, make a ‘raw’ or ‘unedited’ folder in case of an emergency. What’s in a name? Thoughtful file naming is key to good field recording and found sound archiving. Include data like place, recording device, sound source and date. Create a coding system with an accompanying text file as a key.
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May 8, 2023 · The Zoom H5 is one of the most versatile voice recorders around. Another way to get quality audio outside is to use a digital recorder. Some, like the Zoom H1n ($89 at Amazon) or the Zoom H5 ($249 at Amazon), are pocketable and super easy to use. Just turn it on and press record.
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- Getting The Right Level
- Slates and Markers
- Be Prepared
- Archiving Is For Winners
It’s not just a cliché that sound recordists are pictured in films and documentaries with their cans on; it’s an essential part of successfully capturing the parts of the aural environment you're targetting. Whenever possible, record with headphones on or earbuds in so that you can hear what the recorder is capturing. This will alert you to the mos...
The dynamic range of the world is huge, far in excess of your recorder and mic, so what level do you set? The best piece of advice is to keep as much headroom as you can without making the noise floor of the recorder a regular component of your recordings. Think about what you want to capture and, if possible, set a level that allows for around 10d...
Most handheld or mobile recorders have controls for dropping markers, starting new ‘takes’ or files. So do many phone/tablet-based packages. These are key for anyone serious about doing this, as it saves a lot of time in the first stage of editing and archiving. There is also a manual approach which can be used with or instead of markers, akin to t...
Even if you just want to record some basic ambience material, keep your recorder running for as long as the batteries and data storage can manage. You can always edit out what you don’t need later, but you never know when an A-grade audio event may occur and provide something you didn’t expect, which is truly ‘found sound’. Cities are rich with cre...
Much like a well-sampled instrument or a bank of classic breakbeats, a library of your own field recordings and found sounds can be returned to again and again to spice up a musical project or create new sound bed layers for post production. The potential uses and combinations of the raw elements are only limited by your own creativity and imaginat...
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Jul 7, 2023 · When recording outdoor sounds, it’s advisable first to test the sound you’re going to record, ensuring that the peak on the level meter sits around -12dB. This provides enough headroom for subsequent editing and minimizes the risk of distortion. While this is just a recommendation, it isn’t a one-size-fits-all case.
The 30-Day Quick-Start Guide takes the ideas from Field Recording: From Research to Wrap and offers daily tasks that guide you, step-by-step, to beginning a career in field recording. You'll learn how to choose gear, and select a goal and audience. You'll complete daily field recording missions that teach you skills of sound isolation, field ...
Sep 1, 2022 · A recent project has caused me to look more seriously at the world of field recording. Field recording is a phrase used for recording audio outside of a studio (i.e. recording out in the field). It includes recording everything from natural to urban environments. I have discovered a ton of wonderful information during my research. Here are my ...
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5 days ago · Recordist and sound designer George Vlad has been on more than a few – from smaller hikes, to flying halfway around the world. In this in-depth guide, he shares his tips, insights and ideas for planning a successful field recording trip – covering everything from transportation, bags, recorders and microphones, to power, cables, storage and ...
