M. C. Schmidt of Matmos recording cow audio samples for their 2006 album &  Field recording is the term used for an audio recording produced outside a recording studio, and the term applies to recordings of both natural and human-produced sounds. It also applies to sound recordings like electromagnetic fields or vibrations using different microphones like a passive magnetic antenna for electromagnetic recordings or contact microphones. For underwater field recordings, a field recordist uses hydrophones to capture the sounds and/or movements of whales, or other aquatic organisms. These recordings are very useful for sound designers. Techniques Two individuals recording ecoacoustics in the field . Field recording often involves the capture of ambient noises that are low level and complex, and, in response, the requirements from the field recordist have often pushed the technical limits of recording equipment, that is, demanding low noise and extended frequency response in a portable, battery-powered unit. For this reason, field recordists have favoured high-quality (usually professional) recorders, microphones, and microphone pre-amplifiers. The history of the equipment used in this area closely tracks the development of professional portable audio recording technology.
alt=Marcel Gnauk (Free To Use Sounds recording waterfall audio samples for post production music production in Iceland at Dettifoss in Iceland 2020|Marcel Gnauk (Free To Use Sounds) recording waterfall audio samples for post production& music production in Iceland at Dettifoss in Iceland 2020 Field recording is the term used for an audio recording produced outside a recording studio, and the term applies to recordings of both natural and human-produced sounds. It also applies to sound recordings like electromagnetic fields or vibrations using different microphones like a passive magnetic antenna for electromagnetic recordings or contact microphones. For underwater field recordings, a field recordist uses hydrophones to capture the sounds and/or movements of whales, or other aquatic organisms. These recordings are very useful for sound designers. Techniques alt=Two field recordist recording ecoacoustics at Seltún Geothermal Area for a sound design project.|250x250px|Two field recordist's recording ecoacoustics at Seltún Geothermal Area for a sound design project. Field recording often involves the capture of ambient noises that are low level and complex, and, in response, the requirements from the field recordist have often pushed the technical limits of recording equipment, that is, demanding low noise and extended frequency response in a portable, battery-powered unit. For this reason, field recordists have favoured high-quality (usually professional) recorders, microphones, and microphone pre-amplifiers. The history of the equipment used in this area closely tracks the development of professional portable audio recording technology.
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M. C. Schmidt of Matmos recording cow
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Two individuals recording ecoacoustics in the field .
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