Creating Sound Libraries from Home: A Beginner Guide

In this video, we take you on a journey around our Airbnb in Istanbul to show you how you can create unique sound libraries at home. With more time being spent at home, it's the perfect opportunity to explore the sounds of your environment and start creating your own sound libraries.

We show you the equipment we use and give you tips on how to capture high-quality sounds, as well as creative ways to make sounds using household items. Whether you're new to sound recording or a seasoned pro, there's something for everyone in this video.

Join us on this adventure and discover the endless possibilities of sound recording at home!

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Libby and Marcel

[yenra]

I’m totally inspired. I’ll do the sounds of photography, from switching lenses to the click of the shutter. I have a drinkware collection so I’ll ting different glasses. I’ll get out the old toys and block collections, record the snap of LEGOs. I’ll record my hand tool collection, the sound of ratchets. The exercise equipment. Cleaning sounds. Snipping weeds in the backyard. I appreciate this video. So much to explore.

[bayburtluzihni]

You are as good as possible! Its nice to have a fun guy who has interesting ideas on YouTube. Big respect

[Erin_Wilson_Studios]

I don't know how the alogorithmic gods served this up, but this was fascinating!

[pingandkvam]

I watched the video and several times, I smiled. The voice through the heater was amazing. As a professor, I give this video an A+. You Make an excellent teacher. This world of sound video, hidden and likewise, is outstanding. Thank you for demonstrating these and the equipment.

[TheWanderingNb]

Man, thank you so much for this video😁 This reminded me of when I did a project in college to record my own sample library from in and around my home. I think remaking this would be a great way to get back into sound recording and hopefully get my start!

[Casual_Everything]

Awesome video, very inspiring. Just the kick in the butt I needed to get back to exploring the world of recording sounds.

[studiotime]

I think this is by far the coolest use I have seen of the geofon on your channel so far, talking into the heater.

[Gedagnors]

This is so great!!! Thank you so much for great ideas!!!!

[MarcoPolux]

Lovely channel, I started with your Thailand trip 👍 👍 (putting my old H5 with SSH-6... ordering the Korg CM-300 and thinking about the Float32 of the new Zoom...)

[lauramboki]

I just love your channel and your bright personality it makes watching your videos fun. Please keep it up

[aaronthearcticcat]

I just got a zoom h6 to record song ideas between multiple instruments quickly and maybe even band practices. But watching this makes me want to record the world and make music samples out of anything and everything. I subscribed due to your positive and inspiring personality! Take care.

[carbonpictures]

I just by chance happened to watch your Iceland video this morning. That led me to your sound effects library! I downloaded 2 for a short film I'm trying to make. Then I downloaded some of your podcasts. Then driving today with my wife we listened to 2 of them. They were great stories! My wife is not even into the arts but wanted to hear more. Then I got home and watched so more videos from you guys. Then I subscribed. All just by 1 chance click. I hope you 2 don't get burned out by creating sooo much content. To me this channel would make for a really interesting reality show ( Maybe thats already what this is?) Maybe one day you could do a novelty sounds album with things like, throwing jello against a wall, running a lawnmower over a pumpkin- hey even popping lightbulbs with your boots, ...Hahah

[Airic]

your enthusiasm's contagious...great content bro! thnx

[sodavidhill]

Amazing video and information !! Thank you!

[soundhobo]

Your voice through the radiator was a blast 😂 Now I have to try that 👍

[ommm]

I love how passionate you are about what you love 👌👌👌 How do you remove background hiss, room tone etc. ?

[Zenavesta]

Nice video, this is a great idea about getting started.
Could you do a video of where/how to sell the recordings from your sound library plz? Or maybe you already have video on the topic? 🤔
Thanks

[audiorexy]

Thank you so much for this inspiring video. What system would you recommend to catalogue the sounds?

[ChrisKluepfel]

This is so cool, you know what? After i got the AKG contact microphone, I started to notice my appartment differently. Wnenever i swing a door open and it has that creeking sound, i emmediately put the mic on and record :) Also very handy if you want to record knife sounds that are really disturbing ;)

[faustynowilson]

I'm so Inspired by what u do.... I'm also a Sound Recordist 🎧