Field Supplies for Sound Exploration
I have been wanting to experiment with ambisonic recording for some time now. The barrier to entry has always been the high cost of good sounding mics. That was until I saw the First-Order Ambisonic Instructable by Jules Ryckebusch. Pretty amazing that using simple P48 wiring, 4 decent mic capsules, and few other parts you can … Read more
Winchester Sound (POTAR) · Croaker fish recorded with Hydrophones – San Gabriel River – Sep. 11 2024
Headphones Recommended I had previously recorded a bag full of flies with contact mics, but that was before I had built the OPA Piezo Impedance Buffers. This new recording sounds better, or worse, I guess. It is pretty gross. Perfect for Halloween background sound effects. Related Products from POTAR Design
A fun little recording of a meal worm walking around in a metal dish
It is no secret that wind can be one of the major obstacles when capturing field sound, especially when using sensitive microphones. Having a dead cat (aka a wind muff, wind jammer, or furry) at your disposable is mandatory.
Building a Simple P48 circuit for your electret mic capsule is as simple as it sounds. I put the following diagram together to help beginners better visualize how everything is connected to the XLR. How to wire up the Simple P48 to an XLR What mic capsules will work? The Simple P48 circuit works with … Read more
Video of a sound experiment using contact mics attached to tree branches while wind is blowing.
I saw this neat set of charts while perusing an old copy of the Hi-Fidelity Mart Newspaper from 1955. I am pack rat and hoarder of sorts. I collect all kinds of things, from different kinds of succulents, to records. While searching for records I often cool articles, stickers, pictures, and other stuff in the … Read more
