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Sound Urchin Composer #005
Sound Urchin Composer series instruments are always a little different They all feature resonant bowls, tiered threaded rods, and the Sound Urchin pre-amplifier circuit but vary based on what is available. #005 features a 5″ Urchin giving ample access to a resonant bowl that was harvested from an industrial fire alarm, it also features our … Read more
First order Ambisonic Capsule Holders
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
Croaker and other underwater sounds
Winchester Sound (POTAR) · Croaker fish recorded with Hydrophones – San Gabriel River – Sep. 11 2024
Contact Mics and a Fly Trap
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
Field Recording: Meal Worm on the Move
A fun little recording of a meal worm walking around in a metal dish
DIY Wind Protection for Small Mics
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.