There are many places you can go to learn more about field recording or share opinions and experiences. We list a few here, which should be more than enough to get you started with building your own community! As time goes on, we’ll add to the list.

In this CDM article from 2015, LOM microphones are showcased, including the Elektrosluch, an “instrument” designed to capture electro-magnetic interference with precision. Here is a curated collection of raw electromagnetic field recordings: V.A. – Sensing Electromagnetics.

AndroidAuthority offers their opinions on the 10 best voice recorder apps for Android, and this MakeUseOf article provides 5 Great Tips For Recording Audio With Any Smartphone Or Tablet.

This is the gear Sharon is using at the moment:

  • TASCAM DR-680 with Sennheiser HD 25 headphones
  • DPA d:screet SMK-SC4060 omni pair w/ Rycote furries
  • Telinga Universal Parabolic Dish MK2
  • (old audio-technica ATR 25 stereo microphone to try out with phone recordings)
  • Sennheiser MKH 8040 (cardiod)
  • JrF contact mics with 2 Lo-Z to Hi-Z transformers
  • JrF hydrophones, standard and d-series
  • ZOOM H4n
  • Sachtler bag
  • Cat furry

Sharon’s Gear & Cat