AVOID THESE FIELD RECORDING MISTAKES

😅 Are you making these common field recording mistakes? In this video, we break down some of the most common pitfalls in field recording and provide you with actionable tips on how to avoid them.

Whether you're a beginner or have some experience in field recording, avoiding these mistakes can elevate the quality of your audio and save you a lot of time in post-production

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i use recordings in my music which i guess can be considered field recordings, but i’ll leave in audible conversations and you can even here parts of songs if you know what you’re listening for 😅
most of the talking is relatives and family so i feel like it’s fine, but i also record in nature and i like to leave in sounds from me walking around

[hiddensecreturl]

Hello, I'm a sound engineering student and just wanted to offer my thanks and support to your channel for all the great tips and tricks! Very inspirational.

[spectralisation]

Not having a good system for archiving and keeping track of my recordings was another big mistake. Thankfully I fixed it, patiently went through the entirity of my recordings folder, trimmed, wrote descriptions and renamed every sound, and put it all into a sound library (in SoundQ, although I need to check out Soundly as well since it looks more developed and better overall), while also making a mirror backup of all my recordings raw and unedited. It only took about a year.. Now I diligently try to properly organize all new sounds after each recording session.

[TheSoundFXGuy]

Such a great video that not a lot of people show. It's nice to remember we're all human and we all make mistakes. Very humbling.

[LeonardoGandini]

just started with field recording, pure gold, thanks for your time and your passion!

[dalemettee]

I had a recording job way back when. Had everything, I thought. After setting all up, the last thing was to thread the tape and begin the taping. The only problem was that I forgot the tape! I had to run to the nearest store and get what ever they had! That was over 40 years ago, never forgot that again.

[Justmino]

The low profile kit is a great idea. I always find myself in situations where my bag, headphones and blimp are a bit overkill and attract unwanted attention.

[zkiss]

You radiate a very positive energy, which makes your videos even better and more easy to follow.

[steveliddle]

UCS is very good when you are starting out. No need to invent a category system - it's all laid out for you! I've just started my own catalogue using the system.

[naturetalkspt]

I already did a lot of mistakes 😂😂. Jacket was last one. And other was gloves a lot of noise. Thanks for sharing. I think when you get more experienced you will doing few mistakes.

[MargaretHarmer]

One really good advice I got from my field recordists is take a photo (with your phone) of all your sound locations. When I started it took a while to figure our that my XLR cables were inverted when recording in MS. Gladly on most of my takes I did not convert them while recording so I can switch L-R in post.

[valiumsound]

Also, a battery level means. I have once epic fail during recording nature ambiance

[UrbanAstray]

Just literally started today. My Zoom H1N was delivered last night. I have my Immersive Soundscapes EarSight lav mics. I also bought a pair of Bubblebee Windbubbles size 4. Been trying to understand which gain level to use without too much noise, so yeah... it's a lot to learn. I realize I'm on a budget setup but I'm kinda disappointed in the noise this setup produces. Think I have to find that sweet spot.

One thing though. Setting gain to 6-7 and recording ambiance in my backyard records very low volume. But if I crank it to 9-10, the noise becomes apparent. How do I handle this combo? Also, how much work is expected to be done in post production. I mean, removing noise, 100hz bass sounds and what else might end up in your recording?

[VivekSingh-hydk]

glad that you mentioned nomadic ambiance. i want to create similar videos. but being a student i can just afford to do it with an i phone. i need your recommendation on how to record the binaural sound. thank you

[markreevessleepvideos]

Thanks Marcel for the great tips, I once did a walking tour video in the rain and my squeaky shoes were drowning out the rain sounds on my umbrella - Rookie mistake!

[sound_locker]

First video of yours that I watched and I'm hooked.

[waynosfotos]

Recording people is a mixed bag and varies considerably from government to government laws. It is not always illegal to record if you tell them or it is inferred, obvious. Many meetings online are recorded. They have a note at the top, joining this meeting you agree to being recorded. If you hide the microphone or conceal it this is generally illegal, or can't be used in law or in public. If you are in public and it is obvious you are recording or filming, it maybe okay. Of course check your local jurisdiction. But music is copyright don't use.

[oliviadavis]

I need to document/record noise that is produced by an HVAC (Air Conditioner) while it is running from about 8-10 ft away. I tried to record the noise with my phone, but the recording is not clear and the recording does not sound like when you hear the noise in person.

I might try using the Zoom SSH-6 Stereo Shotgun Microphone Capsule with Hairy Windscreen with it. I thought about the Rode NTG5, but that is a bit out of the budget that I want to spend.

Anyway, do you have any tips to help the recording go better?

[spectralisation]

Biggest mistake I've ever made was not double-checking the stability of my tripod, which resulted in my ZOOM H5 falling over and crashing straight into a pile of concrete rubble. Poor fragile XYH-5 capsule did not recover after this; even after "fixing" the broken shockmount with some glue and whatnot, after a while the microphones started giving off weird crackling noises and I had to buy a new capsule.

[rafamonllor]

Magníficos consejos como siempre, Marcel. Algunos errores que mencionas los he vivido en primera persona.