In sound visualization and acoustic analysis, RMS (Root Mean Square) is a highly important metric. Unlike instantaneous peak values, RMS takes the average of amplitudes over a certain time window (buffer size), which enables a more natural and perceptual representation of dynamics, loudness, and visualizations of audio signals.
Date:2025-06-20
In this series, “Sound Learning for Field Recording,” we will explore the fundamentals of sound over several installments. In Part 1, we revisit the basic properties of sound and the mechanisms of hearing to establish a foundation for engaging with sound in the field.
Date:2025-05-21
C-LAB “Future Vision Lab” Invitation Program (Taiwan). Delivered talk sessions in Taipei and Hualien, and conducted field recordings/sound collection across three cities: Taipei, Hualien, and Keelung.
Date:2024-12-28
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This article covers tips and techniques for field recording. Field recording is full of surprises, and the content here is based on insights gained through extensive hands-on experience with many field recording sessions.
Date:2024-11-07
For those who gather sounds through field recording, as well as those who use sounds in music and video production, managing audio data is essential. This article introduces a convenient tool for organizing a large amount of sound data: The Universal Category System (UCS).
Date:2024-11-05
The Zoom F3 is an excellent recorder for compact setups. It’s palm-sized and can be attached to your arm or a boom mic with Velcro, allowing for lightweight recording. It’s user-friendly, even for beginners, as there is no need to adjust the gain. I often use it for recordings with contact mics and hydrophones.
Date:2024-08-08
This article covers the most important and exciting piece of equipment in field recording: the microphone. Aimed at beginners, it explains the different types of microphones, their specifications, and how to choose the right one.
Date:2024-07-31
barbe_generative_diary SOUNDS will begin sharing and selling many field recording sounds stocked for use in my artwork “Sound Visualization” experiments. All sounds are royalty-free.
Date:2024-04-11
In recent years, the term “field recording” has become increasingly common. This article is designed as a beginner’s guide for those interested in exploring the world of field recording. Here’s how to get started.
Date:2023-09-14
This is a review of the LOM Geofón, sensitive omnidirectional geophone adjusted for field recording purposes.
Date:2023-07-20
This is a review of the LOM basicUcho, high quality omni-directional electret microphone. This product is high quality and great value for money for artists.
Date:2023-05-25