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We love your audio and we love the way you shoot video too. Can't wait to see if you make a video about your camera gear. Keep up the great work, your energy and professionalism are inspiring. Thank You, Doug

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Doug! Ah thank you so so much and we really should do that about the video gear. :)

You guys are just so great 🥰 so So glad I’ve found this “Funtastically” info filled channel! Thank you thank you Libby and Marcel 😍

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found us and a new video is on the way!

You guys are awesome!

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Kyler! Thank you so much and the F6 is pretty awesome and small. So imagine you attach a pair of binaurals for your soundwalks to your ears or on the side of your bag you are all set! You have so many ambience recordings. Maybe consider creating sound libraries about them. I'm sure your audience would appreciate it even more.

@NomadicAmbience

4 жыл бұрын

Free To Use Sounds Will do! Thank you so much for you’re tips. I will for sure work on creating a library. I’m a huge fan of the creativity and all of the useful information you both put out. Thank you!

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

@@NomadicAmbience Ah that is so cool and we didn't even know that you know us! :) New York City Sounds are by far our most downloaded sounds and you have tons of them. So you could start focusing on them. Ocean sounds are always great as well. If you have more questions just let me know. Always happy to help. One of our next upcoming videos will be about how I got started with field recording.

@NomadicAmbience

4 жыл бұрын

@@FreeToUseSounds I'm not as awesome as you guys, so I'm always looking forward to your new videos! :)

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

@@NomadicAmbience The next one is coming up on Monday but if you have time to watch more travel videos we have a lot more on our retired channel "Libby and Marcel"! But no pressure. :)

Hey you lovely soundies and filmies, thanks for sharing your gear, I love following your journey! Keep on creating and loving visuals and sounds from all over the world, ´cause sound matters! xxx

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Conny! That is so nice seeing you here and of course on Instagram! The journey will go on for sure but right now we are also very worry about the future. We had to cancel all our travel plans and looking right now into a new destination. Please stay safe und Liebe Grüße nach Österreich.

Thank you Marcel for those great sound effect. Take care!

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome!!

You are one of the most inspiring people on KZread today. ❤

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! Thank you so much!!

I think I found a new favourite channel! Really great information, well presented! I’m looking to improve my audio skills this year. Just ordered the Sennheiser 416 and the Zoom F6!

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rick! Great choice but make sure you check out the other equipment videos. This on here is already old.

Well done guys - you make a great team and your content is excellent!

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

You guys are really great! I've just started to watch your videos. Hope to record on field like you guys. I really enjoy watching it and learning from your videos! Thank you for sharing your videos. Have a lovely days!

@FreeToUseSounds

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching! :)

Thanks Marcel and Libby! Great insight and inspirational!

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching Andrew.

Hi Everyone! We made a new updated equipment video with new equipment. Feel free to check it out. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZKhpqs-IZs6uaag.html

Hello from Russia! Thank you so much, guys, for your work!

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Anna and thank for taking the time watching the video.

Learning so much

You guys are lovely. I'm definitely subscribing.

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

What a great story guys, totally appreciate what it is you are doing.. Completely coincidental, but we purchased your full libraries last week then found this today. Keep up the great work and thanks! Keep safe, keep well!

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

Atsuhiko Cook Thank you so much for your support!! More videos will come for sure!!

Wow, thank you for this inspiration!!! I also had a look at youre website and now i'm just waiting for my new 2tb ssd to by your recordings!!! I think for what you get the price is a little too low but wait until i ve bought😬 Have a nice life!!

Keep up the good work & thanks for this video.

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sean! We promise we will. :)

Your way is the best way in my opinion because then you can really tell us the truth about the equipment. So thank you for this very much.

@FreeToUseSounds

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

You guys are awesome! Keep up the good work and have a nice trip

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Daniel!! :) Stay safe my friend!

Great video guys!

@FreeToUseSounds

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

I really enjoyed watching your video, keep bringing.

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Pankaj! Thank you so much for your nice comment. Make sure you check out the latest equipment update video. Some of the microphones in this video are already replaced.

My Zoom H6 arrived today along with the Rycote kit for vibration and wind reduction. Heading into nature on an audioventure early in the morning. Thank you for your inspiration.

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

Have fun out there. I saw it on Instagram. :)

Thank you for this video 😁😁😁 Learned sooo much!

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that but make sure you watch the updated equipment video as well. :)

Awesome insights and immediately useful tips. You guys are great! 👍🏿😎

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear that Tom. Also we made an updated equipment video so feel free to check this out as well.

Thank you for the tour of your 'studio'. I love your enthusiasm. I recently bought a Tascam DR-05X and a Deity V-Mic D4 to do field recordings of wildlife, especially birds. I needed a very compact kit and that seemed like it would work. I've only just begun using it, but I hope to use it a lot on a trip I'm leaving on in less than two weeks.

@FreeToUseSounds

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Stephen. This is an old video and we already have very different setup. The latest one is from Bangkok but just bought the DPA 5100 and a MixPre 10ii. New video coming soon. Just waiting for one more cable. :)

Hey I've learned so much from your KZread videos and Instagram. Thank you for putting all this info out there ✌️

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that! :) We have much more videos coming up :)

Very very interesting and informative. Subscribed, thank you 🙏

@FreeToUseSounds

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! :)

Vielen Dank! I love your works!

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

Ah das ist ja lieb and we see you in the next video! :)

Great jobs guys! I have to say both yr sound and video r good!

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Very nice, it was helpful

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I'd like to throw my name in the hat and say I'd like to see videos about your video gear or maybe how you compose your shots and color grade? I'm new to the channel so I've only watched this and the Hong Kong video and I really liked the colors and composition in the footage. Not to take anything away from the audio content, your love for audio really shows and makes me more excited about it in general. You two are a talented couple!

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much James. We have more time in a couple days and weeks to shoot more videos.

Love it guys! thanks for sharing

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! :)

Great video, thanks.

@FreeToUseSounds

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Marcelo!

You are great people !

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Would be helpful to see how you cleanup the recordings (software and FX modules?). Thanks

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ronald! That could be a another video for sure but right now I'm using Audition and Reaper. Still looking into other options right now because the cloud with $30 a month is adding up.

Loved it!

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ivo!

You guys are awesome. Pure awesome. Let me know next time you come to Shanghai!

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeremy! Nice to see you here!! Oh that would be such an honor! Of course we let you know when we go and please stay safe out there.

Tks for sharing. I´m just about to start recording same sounds around me and your tips are very good!

@FreeToUseSounds

10 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

I love you both❤

This is an awesome video

@FreeToUseSounds

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I made an updated equipment video and tomorrow I have a new one coming out.

Wonder presentation

this is solid!

@freetousesounds5695

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave! Much apprechiated.

Excellent video!

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching Jens! We had a lot of fun creating it! :)

Thank you~

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome :)

lovely man

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly

Your videos make me want to be a sound reccordist hh.. always wait for your awesome journey..

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

Ah thank you so much! Its a real passion so grab a recorder and start recording. :)

Thanks for the heads up on mounting a microphone on top of the camera. Never really thought about it would make people uneasy. When you shoot videos outside and if there are people around, do you use a lav mic if you need to record your voice during filming?

Hey Marcel, great video. I'm a subscriber of the sound library, love it... and so great to see you're out so much grabbing more material. Got a quick question for you. I'm about to invest in the DPA 4060 series and wondered what wind protection you preferred. I've been reading about a few options but of course, you're field-tested! Also, nice stereo bar in the video, was that custom?

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Nuance! Thank you so much! Oh yes that is great choice and I have the Rycote wind protection and like them more because of the extra soft foam. I had them in grey but I recommend you getting the black once because its less visible. Especially for stealth. The stereo bar is costum and I bought the parts at "small rig"! Do you want me to link you the part list?

@nuancetone

4 жыл бұрын

@@FreeToUseSounds Thanks... yeah a list would be great. Keep up the great work!

Would love to hear how you organize your files in the field so you can quickly track what you recorded and useful vs useless tracks

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael. That’s an easy task. I always talk in the beginning of the recording where I’m and what I record. If it’s a bad take I say it at the end.

Awesome video, my friends! Perhaps you should make a diy shock-mount for the wildtronics mic?

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Kenneth! This is definitely something Bruce (founder Wildtronics) should keep in mind. I will talk with him about it.

awesome channel!

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

you just got a new subscriber from Zimbabwe!

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

Hey! That is awesome! Thank you so much!

Thanks for the heads up on mounting a microphone on the of the camera. Never really thought about that. When you shoot videos outside, do you only use a lav mic if you need to record your voice during filming?

Love your videos and thank you for sharing your adventures! :D Quick question: Have you recorded different ambiences in a single room (just at different locations within a single space). I know there are various audio projects that utilize this technique to make their voice actors sound like they are moving in a room. I think it's called convolution reverb or impulse responses?

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Zeroth! I do record room tone all the time and one big library I have published is from the Denver East High School! Today I actually publish a high school volleyball sound library from there. To create the convolution reverb I would need an impact like a gunshot, exploding balloon or clapping with my hands very loud. I haven't done anything like this yet. So I normally only record the room and the post production sound engineers who are using these recordings create the soundscape with it.

Hey... 100% because of your working field tests and Curtis Judds reviews... I bought the Zoom F6. Thank you for actually helping my decision. 32 bit love! What XLR contact mic and bag do you recommend?

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

That is so cool but sorry for the late reply. So busy right now with traveling around Iceland recording sounds. Some comments aren't showing up. For the contact mic I use the AKG C411pp. I have a whole video from Hong Kong about it. For the bag I use right now the LowePro Tactic aw 450 V2.

Hey Marcel, Great video. Are you thinking of a video telling us how you make living travelling recording audio? Thanks

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Lukáš! Thank you so much for watching and we thought about it already several times but right now is not the right time. Maybe someday down the road.

You guys are awesome!! I need your help, i use the Zoom H1n for recording waves on the beach, what external mic do you recommend? to get better sound quality . thank you!!

Im literally watching this...with my Sony's on...and googling "non coiled sony MDR's"...and then you explained it. Dang! I will not be able to pull that off.

@FreeToUseSounds

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Max! Also that’s quiet an old video so feel free to check out the newest once about gear.

Hey, I am really glad I found your channel. Personally I have 0 experience and 0 knowledge about recording, but it is something I'm interested in. My question: what is the best set-up/equipment for a starter? Taking money into account, because I'm still a poor student.

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Chonkorio! I’m glad you found me and I think a Zoom H1n is truly one of the best recorder to start with. Especially if you don’t know where the journey will lead you. You can get this one and a wind protection for it and go out and record. I started only with a zoom H1. If you click here on the channel on videos and the show oldest you can see me on my first recording. It’s just a picture of me with the sound :)

@chonkorio8225

4 жыл бұрын

@@FreeToUseSounds Thank you so much! I'll look into it

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

Great and let me know if you have any more questions.

Awesome video and great channel! Subbed. I am interested in using the DPA mics for my car videos on KZread and wonder if the 4060 or 4061 would suit me better. Any advice would be greatly apricated. I use zoom recorders and mics as well and they have worked great for me.

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

Good Morning Kyle. You mean to record the sounds of a car while driving or as a lav for your voice recordings? I just watched one of the videos about the one of your Jeep and what to look at and the sound quality is really great. But if you like to record the sounds of the car like exhaust exterior the 4061 heavy duty are a great choice.

@KyleSVT

3 жыл бұрын

@@FreeToUseSounds Awesome! Thank you very much!

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

@@KyleSVT You are very welcome! :)

Hello! Just happened to chance across your videos and I love the content that you are putting out :) Just wanted to ask if you had any recommendations for a more entry to enthusiast level for a versatile recorder for filmmaking!

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jonathan, Zoom H6 is probably one of the best entry field recorder you can get out there. I just wished Zoom could finally release a new version of it since this modell is already over 5 years old. Besides this you can check out the H4n or H5n.

@jonathansim8725

4 жыл бұрын

@@FreeToUseSounds thanks! Was looking at those options as well as the sony pcm d10, are the differences between the preamps that big to justify the absence of xlr inputs? Im really just starting on audio so its really confusing haha

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

@@jonathansim8725 You are talking about the D10 or D100? I would love to have the D100 just because its an amazing recorder and highly recommended throughout the field recording community. I did never use the D10. I think not having XLR could be a problem in certain situation like if you need a boom or wireless lavs that you want to connect into a recorder.

cool video, always been into sound recording. Do you have any suggestions for recording sound whilst cycling?

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

Well you need a good shock mount for sure and wind protection

Your videos are amazing! I have a couple of questions (as a beginner)... Is there a reason you prefer the Deity S-mic 2S rather than the longer S-mic 2 for foley sounds? I'd have thought the S-mic 2 would be better as it rejects off-axis sound better but maybe that can be a disadvantage too? Also, what is the little stand you're using at 16:06? Many thanks! :)

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching we are actually planning on making a new video. We have more equipment already and some that are featured in this video are long gone. :) About the Deity. It came out new when I got it and it seemed more handy to me. I still have it but I don't really use it anymore. Oh that little stand was the tripod for a 360 camera we bought. We sold this camera but kept the tripod.

So interesting, I love how passionate you are about recording!! I would love to see more about the video as well, I'm sure is quite a work to put it together because you have to add the sound that you recorded separately back into the video. Thank you!

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

Hi! You mean the video for camera gear? We make it for sure :). Yes it’s a lot of work but it doesn’t feel like. Finding all the b roll footage is another task but Libby is really great at it. She is the one editing and filming :).

@WasabiNoise

4 жыл бұрын

@@FreeToUseSounds Yay gear! :) I also have the Zhiyun Weebill S, some tips and thoughts would be nice. If she uses ND filters (by the look of the videos I think she does). And tips to record like that, it always looks really good. Sorry, I don't want to sound demanding, I'm sure whatever you do it's going to be great. Thanks!

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

@@WasabiNoise actually we don't have an ND filter yet! We were holding out until we got to Japan but since our plans changed we'll wait until we get back to the US to get a variable ND filter! We've heard good things about PolarPros Peter McKinnon Edition. :)

How ! great review ! and you're talking about Deity product... i'll buy they HF diversity product soon... Friend of me say it's the best deal at the moment ;)

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Abel! Thank you for watching. :) Yes the Deity are great and you can't make anything wrong. If you want I can give you Deity's direct contact. :)

Please make the video gear video... Also I would love to see a video explaining how to edit the sound... what software you use etc.

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Libor! Okay we are going to do it :). Great idea about the software. I use right now Audition and Reaper for the four channel recordings. But I think about stopping to pay for the Adobe cloud. $30 a month is just to much.

@elvisabilay1132

4 жыл бұрын

Same here. Would love to see how you edit and the process behind.

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

Elvis Abilay Hi Elvis! Okay great we will do this. We just booked our flight to Madeira and will do it there :)

Awesome video! I want to record with a stereo set of USI pros and was wondering if the F1 is a good option to record to if I plug it directly into the F1 instead of into the XY mic as you showed in the video? Is there a difference in noise floor between the two inputs (F1 directly or into the XY capsile)?

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul. You would need the 3.5 version to plug it direct into the Mic In. Hmm the F1 is a noisy recorder in general and I personally don’t use it anymore. The plastic broke from the battery input.

I have a question!! Do you have any video comparing the SGH and the SSH zoom capsules with other shotgun mics? I have the Tascam DR-100 MK II and the Zoom H4n, but looking for an upgrade for the H6 plus the F1 or even with the H2n either. By the way, I haven't seen any references of you for the H2n, have you ever had one? Thanks for all the knowledge, loved your content!!!

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

I don't have any reference to this sorry.

Would have been nice to here samples from these microphones but nice video !

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks TJ! We're actually doing real world tests with all of our equipment! Our latest one with microphones and wind protection... kzread.info/dash/bejne/eHp72rKfYMaYerQ.html. :)

I see that you're using the Sony MDL 7506 modified cord change. BTW, if you ever need replacement parts for these head phones, a company called Wang Industries makes replacement drivers, ear pads, plug adapters and cords. I find that a lot of people lose the adapter going from 3.5mm to 1/4". So I found a fix for that. A centrifuge tube can store the adapter out of the way. Just tape it to the cord ready at a moments notice.

@FreeToUseSounds

2 жыл бұрын

I don't have them anymore.

subscribed. Hope to see you on the road somewhere!

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds Like Van Spirit Someday! I look out for your van :)

Hi, great video as usual! What's the reference of the handgrip/mini-stand you're using with the H6 in the video?

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! H6 hand grip? You mean the one I use in the first couple seconds together with the Deity? That is a Rycote pistol grip if that is the one you are talking about.

@SquatGhost

3 жыл бұрын

Free To Use Sounds Nope the mini-tripod one, in the H6 part around 14min30

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

@@SquatGhost Oh that is just the tripod for the Insta 360 that we used a couple of times. We sold the camera but kept this tripod. Dealing with 360 footage is not fun at all.

@SquatGhost

3 жыл бұрын

Free To Use Sounds Ok thanks! Keep up the good work 👍

Hi Marcel, I’ve just subscribed to your channel. Excellent stuff. I only have a Sony PCM D-100 at the moment but feel it’s just a bit too bulky for the stealth recordings. I was thinking of buying an Olympus LS P4 to use with my LOM mics and electrostatic detectors along with my contacts mics too. Do you have any opinion on this device for field recording or should I just put up with the extra bulk of the Sony? Cheers. Mike

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike! Oh wow, I wish I would have that Sony! Its such an amazing recorder. I'm not sure if you where satisfied listening to the Olympus audio quality if you have already that Sony beast. I wouldn't mind the size of the Sony at all. Its about how to store it. If you use a comfortable bag I'm sure you are all set. Have you seen the video about my stealth recording on the market and airport? I also use the Zoom F8n for stealth inside the camera bag. With that saying I would save the money on the second recorder. I hope that was helpful?

@Wickerman1958

4 жыл бұрын

@@FreeToUseSounds thanks for getting back so quick. Ok well you've saved me some money 🙂. My main issue was not being able to start the Sony without opening the bag. Not good if the weather was bad. Anyway I found a wired remote available for the Sony which is a game changer. Thanks for the input 🤗

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

@@Wickerman1958 Oh interesting! Do you have a link for that remote? Just curious how that looks like. Glad I could help :).

@Wickerman1958

4 жыл бұрын

@@FreeToUseSounds www.movophoto.com/products/saramonic-sr-rc-x-remote-for-zoom-sony-portable-digital-recorders Hope this helps

ZoomF6 is great form factor and has bluetooth for iOS control. Can you suggest any portable xlr recorders that have bluetooth for Android control?

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

I think Sound Devices can do this with its Wingman application. Have you checked this? www.sounddevices.com/product/wingman/

Excellent information on the field recording gear man! But, now you're going to make me spend more money that I don't have :))

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

Haha resist :)

@AmbientWanderer

4 жыл бұрын

@@FreeToUseSounds Not at all easy! :) I only have the Zoom h1n right now, as i have only just started out. But i think my next purchase will be the soundman okm-ii classic rocks. only around 120 USD i believe.

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

@@AmbientWanderer Good Choice but make sure you have a good wind protection for it. Especially for the street walks you do.Funny thing, I bought my first Zoom H1 in Chiang Mai.

@AmbientWanderer

4 жыл бұрын

@@FreeToUseSounds I have good wind protection for the zoom h1n , but I am not sure where to buy wind protection for the biannual, microphone/earphones?. That's crazy! do you remember which shop you brought it from? I genuinely love your channel, because you help to inspire me, but like i said earlier, you will also make me broke! ha ha :)

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

@@AmbientWanderer Well it really depends on your budget now. 3Dio has a complete set that you can screw on your cam. But that makes it heavier. The quality is great. If you are serious about binaural you can also check out the Sennheiser AMBEO but I think it only works with IOS. Also Roland has a cheaper version that I used in the past. For a 100 percent wind protection, Soundman has this one here. www.soundman.de/en/windschutz/

How do you work with the AmbiX Files in the Daw? Nice Video like to see all your gear :)

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

I'm editing my four channel recordings in Reaper.

i wished too see how and when do you use the gimbal with the shotgun mic

@FreeToUseSounds

2 жыл бұрын

I don't

Hello, thanks for the video. Which recorder would you recommend for a beginner who is looking to record sounds (mainly short taps, not ambiences) to be used for music/sound design? I am looking for something that is relatively cheap or mid level price-wise. Thank you.

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I think the Zoom H1n is what you are looking for. That is the one I started with and later got the H6. Next week the Zoom H8 is coming out so I'm sure other recorders will be on sale.

Your videos and sounds are really interesting. I‘m wondering what recorder/microphone might be a good start for me. I would like to have something more „flexible“ like recording nature sounds but also for street music and also interviews. I feel a bit lost if I should start with a H1n and a lavlier or maybe buy a bit more „expensive“ one like zoom H5 and a tascam DR-10 ... What would you recommend to maybe built also up?

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

Funky Anna Hi Anna! I make a new video about this matter and if I would start again I would get the Audio Technica 4025. That’s the perfect Allrounder microphone. Especially in situation you just described. With a H4n or H5 you are perfect. :)

@funkyanna5827

3 жыл бұрын

@@FreeToUseSounds Thanks for your response! :) Its a good idea to make a video of that issue. I thought I won't make a big mistake if I buying the Zoom-F1 SP with the Shotgun and a extra lavalier. So if I feel to do more with audio I buy a H6 or H8 recorder - something with an XLR Input :)) Actually I have one more question: If I would use an electret microphone ("self powered") Does it work to use an XLR cable to a small 3.5 jack for the F1? :D

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes that is one idea and for the 3,5 I highly recommend you checking out the LOM Usi micro with the 3,5 mm choice. You can use them with the F1.

Hey Marcel, been looking on a while now great videos and energy. What's your take on the Zoom H3 VR ? Why not Sennheiser Ambeo VR Mic or Rode NTSF-1 ? Pure Portability of the Zoom H3 All-in-one Recorder outweighs the Rode's Extra low noise floor performance i would figure. Have you tried the Binaural Format Conversion? How does it compare to the actual in-ear Binaural Soundman Recordings?

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Cheyen! I think they biggest difference is the price. The Sennheiser alone cost $1600 and the Røde is about $1000 what is a huge difference. For the Sennheiser I would need an extra wind protection what comes with it. I actually have my eyes on the OctoMic second order what has 8 capsule. I also talked with a few sound designers and what is interesting about is that they told me that they don't like recording ambisonic with these kind of microphones. They using different methods and microphones from Schoeps. I haven't done the binaural option yet but I will.

@BushMasterThermal

4 жыл бұрын

​@@FreeToUseSounds The octo mic is sweet indeed. would make a great little recording sphere. Aswell the 2nd order ambisonics use 8 Omni directional capsules Compared to 1st order Ambisonic which uses 4 Cardiod mic capsules The reason is, The Zoom H3 has alot of freedom and functionality, Small footprint 4 capsule mic unit with recorder built into base. Would be great with a Go Pro hero 8 or GOPRO Max keep smallest form factor and portability. Does the noise floor interfere with your recordings in very quiet places, Nature Ambience? (now if i could modify the top ambisonic mic piece on the zoom H3 and replace it with a higher quality lower noise ambisonic mic piece instead... we got a serious piece of equipment there ;) Where as my Binaural is not as portable or easily fit into my camera bag with the other gear. The Zoom H3 might be half the overall size and has out of the box stand alone functionality. Binaural Mic setup must have my Zoom F6 connected to it or mounted on camera. As well the Zoom only has 6 inputs so i guess i'm stuck with 4 channel First Order Ambisonics

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

Cheyen.S Oh if you could bring that on an H3VR that might be interesting to see. :) I still have the Zoom F8n so eight channels would work fine but editing process, size of the files would probably bring my Mac Book Air to the max. For quiet nature sounds the H3VR is getting noisy so you have to lower the gain until you don’t hear any noise anymore.

Hey friend. You advised me to grab the clippy mics... Thanks. I'll will be ordering them soon. One question. Would it be better to have cardiod or Omni mics to produce a good stereo image?

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

Omnis :)

@DavidGriffin

3 жыл бұрын

@@FreeToUseSounds thank you so so much! I appreciate you!

Hello, I want to ask about the storage - what type of SD cards do you use, capacity and how many of those you bring on your travel - like what's the workflow too, lesser number of cards sounds being back up to hard drives after the whole day, or you just fill up one card after another having like 20 of them for the travel... thanks in advance for your comments!

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

I have a couple 64GB and 32GB cards. I back them up to two 4TB hard drives and also upload the original sounds to a cloud storage as master backup.

@leemski

3 жыл бұрын

@@FreeToUseSounds Thanks, Cloud storage is the way, thanks for reminding me this. Every physical storage can be lost or stolen but cloud seams to be very secure.

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

@@leemski That is correct.

Where can i see a list of the equipment, and is there a beginners guid to audio recording?

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

I have all our current equipment right here. www.freetousesounds.com/field-recording-equipment/

Really helpful video. I am a KZreadr and do mostly gardening vids. But looking at starting another channel for relaxation beach, river stationary shots. You mentioned a cheap DPA microphone but I dodnt get the name,,sounds like ouji,. Can you give me the correct name please and would that work? I have all the camera. ,lenses etc..Just want to get the sound right. Many thanks in advance Marty

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Marty, you should watch our updates equipment video. The DPA is not the cheap one. That is a pair of 4060 and cost over $1000. You mean the LOM Usi Pr. But you should look into Blimps and a stereo AB microphone pair. Also check out the video about the Audio Technica 4025.

@martysgarden

3 жыл бұрын

@@FreeToUseSounds thanks so much'

I have a quick question and more than likely answered;) How do you catalogue and store on the move?

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

We have lots of hard drives with us for the audio equipment but if you ask for bags, we will make a video about it.

Hello! Thanck you for the video. I had just one question: what microphone was the one "fantastic" to record electromagnetic field and so?? I cannot understand the name and I could not find it. Thank you!

@tayebb.l.6030

4 жыл бұрын

It starts in minute 9:18

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

Tayeb B.l. Hi Tayeb! That is the Priezor from Lom. Really amazing tool! :)

Hey Marcel, loved this video as always! You should look into getting Amazon affiliate codes so you get a small kickback whenever we purchase the gear you recommend; Just a thought!

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

So cool to see you here thank you so much for watching :). Well, we do have Amazon links to the products but instead of having x links to each product we use one link that leads you to our website field recording and audio gear page. So anyone who is interested can jump over and take a look or browse through our website and buys one of our sound libraries. :)

@JoshBorg

4 жыл бұрын

@@FreeToUseSounds Gotcha! Thanks for the quick reply too. Looking forward to your next video. :)

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

@@JoshBorg You are more then welcome!!

Can I use zoom f1 with binaural roland mics pluged in directly into its 3.5 mic-input jack, or only with those detachable zoom mic capsules?

@FreeToUseSounds

2 жыл бұрын

I don't use the F1 anymore but I think it was possible. I wouldn't recommend this recorder anymore. Its too bulky, noisy and also the plastic from the battery slot broke and makes it unusable.

@FreeToUseSounds

2 жыл бұрын

Also the way how you can control the gain is terrible and not time conform anymore.

Thank you both for putting together this video! Super informative as always. I'm curious about your experience using the Zoom H6 - were you able to get good recordings of quiet and intimate sounds without too much preamp noise with it? And did you notice any differences in the noise floor when upgrading to the Zoom F6 at all? I have the H6 as well, and I've noticed some fairly prominent white noise if I try to record quiet ambiences.

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Respin! Thank you so much for watching! Oh yes that is the case. The quieter the environment the more noise you get with the H6. If I'm in a room like an empty parking garage I go to the closest source that creates a noise. For example an air condition or wind in a tree just to overlay the noise of the H6. The F6 or the F8n are clearly much better recorders with more technique in it but to a higher price. Also it depends on what microphones you are going to use with it. Sometimes in the past I used the XY microphones and clipped it to the F8n to record sounds. That worked well. With the F6 you don't have the option. I never really cared about preamp noise because I love recording and for made it work to get really good recordings with it. Without the H6 I wouldn't have created the website Free To Use Sounds.

@respinmusic

4 жыл бұрын

@@FreeToUseSounds Gotcha, thanks so much for the detailed reply! Placing the recorder near a consistent sound source seems like a great solution to the H6 noise - guess I'll have to think more about placement. Definitely agree though that the H6 is a great tool to start out with for field recording. Haven't looked back since getting mine!

hello from Uruguay, I want to try and start recording birds, would you be so kind to suggest a cheap equipment to start? I am old, and just want to record the songs of the birds I take photos of, but my Iphone is not really good for it. I need something better. I would dearly appreciate any help. The channels that talk about this subject sugest equipments that are around 2000 or more usd, which is for us a lot, (plus 1000 in customs duties) . I loved your channel, I am a fan of sounds as well ! Thank you and good vibes from distant Uruguay.

@FreeToUseSounds

Жыл бұрын

Hi Daniela, Interesting! I'm curious to know which channel suggested such a budget setup. We recently made a video about a kit that costs around $1000 and is packed with excellent resources for getting started in field recording. However, if you're just beginning, you certainly don't need to spend that much. A good quality handheld recorder should be more than sufficient for starting out and these can be found for less than $500 with wind protection. Hope this helps!

sending love frome South Korea!!^^)/

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

Hello from currently Iceland! Hopefully someday we can come to South Korea.

@YOYOJIN

3 жыл бұрын

@@FreeToUseSoundsPlease do! >3

@1:22: SPL: Would the Audio-Technica BP4025 work well with 32 Bit float recorder?

@FreeToUseSounds

3 ай бұрын

Oh yes, they would work well. I have this microphone too and love it!

Hi Marcel, like your video and you have a nice smile~ One question I have is that compared to the small Omni stereo set up (Usi pro and 4060), what is the difference in the stereo method as ORTF or XY with large mic ( for example pencil condenser), will there be some difference in using scenario or recording distance? As small mic like DPA 4060 is also a good LAV mic if I remember it right. Also about the WILDTRONICS STEREO MONO DISH, makes me wonder one question, will there be a significant difference between this 3 mic microphone vs a standard m/s method microphone? Would be great if you have opinions about my question~

@FreeToUseSounds

4 жыл бұрын

Ah thank you Chenny! Always staying positive and happy! I personally never recorded sounds in an ORTF setup or don't have experience with these kind of microphones to set this up! I do found a great article about the difference so I forward you to the DPA website. www.dpamicrophones.com/mic-university/stereo-recording-techniques-and-setups I really hope I could help you with that question. DPA are great as lavs for sure. I think the biggest difference for the Wildtronics and regular MS is the range. With the shield I can capture sounds that are much further away. But for instance I would love to have MS set like the Schoeps in a Cyclone. The quality is outstanding but I have to put at least $6000 on the table for this. :) Little risky if you travel that much and something happen to the mic.

@chennyye28

3 жыл бұрын

@@FreeToUseSounds Thanks for your reply, I guess don't get a notification when you answered me, but lucky me, who always many times check the video I quite enjoy! And by the way, this time I realized you already talked about the Mogami cable thing I asked recently. Cheers!

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

@@chennyye28 Hi Chenny! Oh really? Maybe you can turn on notification for that? By the way since the last comment I do have an ORTF set now. :)

@chennyye28

3 жыл бұрын

@@FreeToUseSounds yes, I checked your website today, mkh 8040 right? I heard great things about this mic. Now I just got a pair of Oktava mk 12 to do some practice, will get rycote BBG for the wind protection pair with rycote stereo invision 7 MK III kit I guess. Please let me know if you have any suggestion for my set up in mind. And looking forwards to your ORTF review (if there will be)~~~

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

@@chennyye28 Yes the Sennheiser MKH 8040 and if you watched our Iceland videos (wind protection) you can get a feeling about it. Oktava is great. Next week I get the Audio Technica 4025 and I make a complete new field recording gear update video.

Isn't Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro better than Sony MDR 7506 for live listening? It's better at low frequencies and has perfect mid.

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mituska. It depends what modell but I'm not using Sony headphones anymore. Now I use Audio Technica.

hi, some simple (maybe stupid) questions, all about field recordings. with the contact microphone what do you use to temporary glue it to surfaces? is it a simple multitack? or you need something more professional to not affect the capturing of sounds? because you use between the surface and the actual piezoelectric plate, right? second small question. I saw LOM has almost everything sold out... is it something normal like already happened ? they prefer to produce units little by little? is impossible to find somewhere else. third question. can you suggest some stereoscopic mike that could be ok to start but that would be much cheaper? or you think that to start I could have the Lom Usi Pro for small sound and ambient together with DEITY mikes for more specific "loud" sounds? third last question. Do you suggest any website where they sell second hand and used equipment? ps. amazin channel. keep it up!

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Gordon! Okay let me get right into your questions. :) 1. I use Blu Tack to fix the contact microphone and its really the best for me to use. So give it a go. You can find it online or in a home depot store. 2. Yes right now LOM concentrates on smaller unit sized and if Jones has new released and sends out newsletter. Everything is mostly sold out in less than a couple minutes. You have be lucky. Check out the Clippy microphones.They have also a stereo pair for a similar price. But you need wind protection for them. 3. Check out the Facebook group "Field Recording". You can start there and ask for help, advice and used gear.

@LazarusGordon

3 жыл бұрын

@@FreeToUseSounds thanks a lot!

what is the microphone you often use for field recording

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

Its not in this video! Check out the latest field recording equipment update video. Sennheiser MKH 8040 is the microphone pair I use the most.

Great video! I have a question: I'm looking for a recorder suitable for capturing very quiet sounds such as clothes ruffling. With my (very old) Zoom H4n I find the noise floor is too loud. Do you have any recommendations for something under €600? Do you think the Zoom H5 would be good enough? Thanks!

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

For under $600 you get get the new H8 when it comes out. But for these kind of sound effects I would maybe go for a shotgun microphone as well.

@MattDoesSound

3 жыл бұрын

@@FreeToUseSounds Brilliant, thanks! :)

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

@@MattDoesSound My pleasure!

Hi very interesting, what microphone would you use if you record street sounds from a motorcycle or bicycle, having as a premise, that record sounds only in front of the handlebars, to neutralize as much as possible the noise of the engine, or the noise of the bicycle, or the breathing of the driver. thanks in advance

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

Well. Your main problem is wind. So you need to find a way to protect the microphone from the wind. So in that case I would use a omni and hide in inside the handle bar or behind the wind shield. But what about vibrations? So you need to think about this as well.

@BUENOSAIRES4K

3 жыл бұрын

@@FreeToUseSounds Hi, but the omni, records backwards too, that is my noises, and the noises of the bicycle,,,, shouldn't a cardiode be better, ? about wind I have diferent dead cat and foam made by me

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

@@BUENOSAIRES4K Yes that is true. An omni records almost all the space so in that case you can try a cardioid lavalier.

@BUENOSAIRES4K

3 жыл бұрын

@@FreeToUseSounds thanks buddy!

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

Pleasure! :)

hi guys, I love your passion for sound and audio, it's very infectious. I'm currently looking to expand my gear for recording audio for my wildlife films. I have an H6 and a Rode NTG4+ shotgun. Having watched this film I am thinking if getting the F1 also. Can you suggest another parabolic mic set-up that is a little less expensive than the Wildtronics? Thanks guys, I've subscribed.

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Rich, Thank you so much for your nice comment and this is already an old video and we made an update video just a couple weeks ago. I don't use the parabolic dish and microphone anymore because it started failing. About the F1. Hmm there is an F2 out now that you could look into as well. I guess you want to record your voice with lavalier?

@TheDevonOutdoorsman

3 жыл бұрын

@@FreeToUseSounds hi Marcel, lovely to hear back from you. Yes, the F1/2 will be for recording my voice. I can then free-up the H6 for recoding other audio. I also like the idea of having a smaller recorder to record voice when I am on the move. I'll check out the F2. Interesting to hear what you say about the parabolic failing, that is an expensive bit of gear to fail. Would you suggest not buying that model at all?

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheDevonOutdoorsman Well I talked with Bruce and he said that its very rare but yes I paid over $1000 for it. I wouldn't recommend it because it has almost no wind protection. The one I had made in Singapore was fine but its nothing compared to the Cinela I have or other Rycotes. Without professional wind protecction I don't recommend it at all anymore. It lasted almost one year. I also had the SAAM from Wildtronics but I fell in Lisbon into the Sea with it ( true story) and the saltwater destroyed it. Yeah that was my other $1000 fault but its lovely sounding. This huge box has also no professional wind protection. Impossible to record on a beach or ambience in a windy city. You see thats already a $2000 mistake for the same amount of money I could have already gotten 2 MKH 8040 for that. I just saw a new post on the Rode Instagram feed. They might come out with a new wireless go. If that has 32 bit float, you should wait. Looking back I don't recommend the F1 anymore. The noise floor is huge compare to other recorders and the big issue is the battery access. It's made of plastic and the little knob broke off. Now we have to tape it to keep it going.

@TheDevonOutdoorsman

3 жыл бұрын

@@FreeToUseSounds interesting to hear about the new wireless go possibly, I need to follow Rode on insta. I saw the accident in the sea, an expensive accident but the main thing is you were OK. At the moment I don't have $1000 to spend on a parabolic rig so I think I will wait to see how my sound recording journey develops. I am likely going to get another NTG4+ shotgun to create a matched pair and see how I get on with using the various recording techniques. Might also get the Rode blimp. I have seen LOM are totally sold out, hopefully they'll have availability soon and I'll make up some mini-rigs. Thank again so much, I have been watching more of your videos, keep up the great work.

@FreeToUseSounds

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheDevonOutdoorsman Hmm before you go with a second NTG4+ check out the Røde M5 or NT5. They come already as a matched pair. Also Oktava and Line Audio have paired options. Mic Booster are similar to LOM and not sold out. Also keep in mind that all these option need wind protection too.