The Boom Box Post blog provides insights into the creative sound design process of Boom Box Post's owners and employees.
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As we near the end of 2025, we are taking a look at the most visited blog posts by our readers over the past year.
We’d like to thank all of our blog readers for the continual support and giving us a platform to share our latest projects, news and post-production sound knowledge with a very special community. Here are the top 10 Boom Box blog posts that were most frequented viewed in the year of 2025. Some are old, and some are now, so check them out!
Sometimes it’s good to revisit the highlights! Our Inside Sound Design series has given us the chance to pull back the curtain and share the creative process behind some of our favorite projects. Whether you missed them the first time around or just want a fresh dose of sound design inspiration, here are five of our favorites (plus a bonus honorable mention) that worth another look!
What does a Mustang, a parking lot, and ten pounds of ice have in common? They’ve all played starring roles in our journey to capture our own custom sound effects for shows like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and more. In sound design, originality matters. Whether it’s the roar of the Shellraiser or the chilling movement of an Ice Dragon, there’s no substitute for getting your hands dirty and your mic in the middle of it all.
We’ve gathered five of our favorite behind-the-scenes recording sessions that showcase what it takes to build immersive, character-driven sound from scratch. Each one includes real recording footage, final demo clips, and a glimpse into the creative process. Hope you enjoy!
With Spring in full effect and Summer right around the corner, the world is becoming more and more inviting to explore and record! 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!
Whether you’re a seasoned field recordist or just getting your feet wet, you probably know by now it’s not the cheapest hobby. It’s a niche market that requires very specialized equipment and accessories, so it’s no surprise these companies charge an arm and a leg for their products. In my experience, when it comes to the most important pieces in your kit, IE recorder/mixers, microphones, etc, investing in the best gear your budget allows usually pays dividends in the long run. But with accessories like a synthetic fur windcover, I’m curious to see if we really need to spend $100+ to achieve satisfactory recordings. To me, it’s more important to get out in the field and start recording rather than waiting to afford the perfect setup. So with that being said, let’s try making a DIY windcover!
