Field recorder choices In addition to choosing the most practical and highest quality microphone (as discussed in Part 1 of this article), the second half of the field recording ‘equipment’ equation is the trusty field recorder. We’ve come quite a long way in mobile recording technology in just the past few years and while it might seem to improve the chances of capturing … [Read more...]
Rob Nokes Special: Favorite Microphones and Recorders
The Deva-5 is the best type of recorder to use wherever possible, the recording quality and technical specifications are very good, however, when recording something that may be dangerous or difficult to get to it’s better to use a Zoom H4 handheld recorder. I also use a Korg MR-100 recorder. The Mics I like to work with are three Neumann 190i’s and two Neumann 191 is which I … [Read more...]
A Field Recording Guide by Chuck Russom
Chuck Russom has published on his blog an interesting article on field recording, providing the audio and the slides of his Field Recording Lecture at Game Developers Conference 2006. He talks about the importance of a good field recording, what's inside the common field recording bag, how to get ready for a session, how to record sounds well, and more. Audio Slides A … [Read more...]
New Sound Effects Recording Group on Flickr
Recently, sound designer Chuck Russom created a new Flickr Group to collect pictures of sound effects recording sessions of sound designers and field recordists out there. See the slideshow to view some of the images from the group, and join the group to share yours! … [Read more...]