Introduction Locating audio and video material for teaching courses in acoustic ecology or acoustic communication is difficult. A number of publishers, however, have tapes and discs which are appropriate. The following publishers have online catalogs. The recordings and publications of R. Murray Schafer. A listing of sources for frog and other amphibian sound recordings.
Avatar produces CDs, exhibits installations, organizes performances and residencies.
Cambridge Street Records. An alternative to commercial publication that specializes in computer and electroacoustic music by Canadian composers. Of special interest is the new Vancouver Soundscape documentary and soundscape artist presentation. Also available is Barry Truax's classic text Handbook for Acoustic Communication. Nature soundscapes including a diversity of Central and South American envrionments.