Thanks you for indulging us as we tried a different approach last month. We feel it’s important to break out of tunnel vision every once in a while, and it was a nice (but relevant) departure for us. So let’s get into October!
This month, we’re going to focus on the art of field recording, and it’s a great month to do so. We’re in that seasonal transition time where it’s a blast to be outside almost everywhere around the globe. What are some of your favorite things to record? What tricks and techniques do you use to capture that perfect recording? What personal field excursion stands out in your memory, and why? We’ve got some cool things lined up, but we want the community to expand on that and share some of your personal stories and thoughts. Some come enlighten us with your tales of wonder, or seek the commiseration of a group who understands all too well the pain of the sound that got away.
Let’s have some fun!
As always, guest contributions are welcome and encouraged here on Designing Sound. If you have something you’d like to share with the community, even if it’s off-topic, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Contact shaun (at) designingsound [dot] org. If you’re the type that wants a little more time to plan ahead, we’ll be looking at Templates, Session Setups and Work-flows next month.
Last week end I went to Dungeness (UK) in the South East coast.
Is a paradise for photographers as there plenty roaming around every day and I was one of them.
I usually bring also sound equipment during my trips and after few shots I put my camera back in the bag and took my recorder and mics out.
The day was very moody and a steady wind was blowing from the sea.
I recorded some stunning eerie double recording of it blowing through wires, both with conventional MS mic and contact mics.
Unfortunately the sea was so muddy and filthy that I didn’t dare to do some double recording with MS and hydrophones.
i am jai frmindia,working as sound engg in tv channel ,i am looking forward in location record and game sound designing .i would like to know your equipment sir. i am waitting for your valuable reply sir
“We’re in that seasonal transition time where it’s a blast to be outside almost everywhere around the globe”
You’ve obviously never spent an October in Scotland if it’s not grey and windy, it’s greyer and raining!
I did say, “almost.” ;)
“You’ve obviously never spent an October in Scotland if it’s not grey and windy, it’s greyer and raining!”
YAY, big up, for Scotland. lol
If I had that equipment and time to do so…I would be out and recording…sigh. What I would give. As always, thanks for sharing!!!
There is so much rain in Taiwan now that I am afraid to go out and record anything(All borrowed from school so can’t take any chance)… Still I would love to know how you guys protect your gears when you’re out and there is a drizzle?(or how would you record any kind of rain ambience)