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With Spring in full effect and Summer right around the corner, the world is becoming more and more inviting to explore and record! It’s time to dust off your kit, apply some SPF and get back out in the field. We felt it was the perfect time to revisit some of the field recording blog posts we’ve written over the years that may have been forgotten deep in the blog archives. So here are the top 5 we’ve let resurface for your reading pleasure, to serve as inspiration and a guide for returning to the field!
1. Top tips for effective field recording trips
In this post, re-recording mixer and field recordist extraordinaire Jacob Cook walks us through preparation and best practices to ensure a successful field recording trip.
2. The World in Stereo: Sound Effects Recording Techniques
Recording in stereo is obviously a little more involved than just speeding two mics. In this post, Jacob shares various stereo recording techniques and which techniques are best to suit your recordings’ needs. Additionally, he provides real world sample recordings of each configuration for you to check out!
3. Found Audio: Build up your sound effects library with on-the-fly iphone field recordings
You don’t need the most expensive kit to achieve quality recordings! In this post, co-owner Jeff Shiffman inspires us to utilize our smartphones out in the real world with examples of his own iPhone recordings.
4. Top 5 Tips for Recording Sound Effects Like a Pro
In addition to the tips and techniques found in post #1, be sure to also read this post as Jacob outlines key considerations you may not have thought about for producing the best results in your field recording trips.
5. capturing the Eeriness (And Tranquility) Of the Salton Sea
Need some inspiration for what to record? Take a trip with Jacob to the Salton Sea and listen to some of these incredible recordings he achieved on his exploration. We found this journey to be very inspiring and a prime example how applying proper planning and recording techniques pays off.
bonus: field recording diy: how to make a custom blimp windcover
As a kicker to the top five field recording posts, we felt it was important to include this DIY. Field recording can be an expensive hobby, but what’s more important than collecting the the fanciest equipment is collecting recordings! If your wallet is preventing you from getting out in the field, try a DIY solution.
These are just a few of our favorite field recording blog posts. If you enjoyed revisiting these, be sure to check out other related posts we’ve written by using our blog search function! In addition to field recording, we have much more in store for you as we explore anything from sound editing, mixing, recording, and more.