r/fieldrecordings

Greetings all,

I’m a hobbyist recordist, but I’d like to start shaping some of my recordings into more ready-to-use files/organization.

Does anyone know of any (high quality) free or low-cost sound libraries that would be good references to study? I’m mostly looking for examples to learn from in terms of editing, file naming, metadata, descriptions, and overall presentation.

Ideally I’d like to look at everything from sound effects to ambiences, so I can get a better concept of what “professional-ready” looks like.

Hi everyone, I need help. I'm a beginner and would like to learn how to edit 32-bit float 192 kHz audio on Fairlight. I recorded a passing train with my Zoom H6 Studio, but it seems like the audio from my S24 is better (I say "seems" because from what I understand, the phone's audio is pumped up, while the 32-bit float is RAW audio). I'd like to understand how to transform the 32-bit into a full-bodied track like the phone's.Asking chat gpt something better is coming out, but not what i want....

Hi everyone, I'm planning to build a simple piezoelectric hydrophone. Has anyone tried it?

So I've been using an OG zoom H4 from the mid 00's.

Input is from 2 x Rode VideoMic GO 2 in a ORTF layout inside a blimp with deadcat running through TRS to XLR converter (that provides 3.5mm power) into the H4 XLR inputs. Have been recording Lake/Ocean waves to synch with video. The directionality/placement is nice but I feel like there is a lack of clarity in the recording. Almost like there is wash out in the upper range compared to what I hear while experiencing it live.

would I get a decent bump in recording quality by going with a new H6Studio that has 32bit float and better pre-amps than the old H4? Leaving the rest of the set up equal. better mics etc. will be for another day.

Trying to justify the cost as I'm not pro at this by any means (as I'm sure you all can glean from my setup). If so then I'll run some recordings on both with same set up for a comparison and post back here.