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Ribble Steam Railway Ride

Martin — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:48:10 +0000

The Ribble Steam Railway is a pleasant 20 minute ride through the Preston Docks – and something I happened to find quite by chance. A really nice place to visit especially with children! This Audio recording follows the train up the through the docks and up the line.

Recorded with my ZoomH4 a SUPERLUX E523/D microphone and Homemade Microphone Windshield System.

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Lancia Integrale Sound Recording

Martin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:49:40 +0000

I had a meeting with a photographer and was surprised to see him turn up in a Lancia Integrale sports car – complete with racing livery! (Turns out he’d been to Donnington Race circuit earlier that day!) Anyway I couldn’t resist but to ask him if I could get a recording of the engine and the exhaust sound.

This fantastic car and the photograph belong to Lawrence Clift of Lawrence Clift Photography. You can see more of his motorsport photos and view his wedding photography portfolio at www.lawrencecliftphotography.co.uk

Note: Please be cautious when listening to loud sounds, especially with headphones!

Recorded with a RØDE NT2 held in a pistol-grip and covered with a deadcat windgag.

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Photo Credits

I’d like to thank the Lawrence Clift for allowing me to use his fantastic image in this post – and for allowing me to record the car!

Birds and Music Tossa de Mar

Martin — Fri, 15 May 2009 21:19:47 +0000

On a walk around the Walls at Tossa de Mar I caught this live mix of birds and music. The walled part of Tossa is famous for its small restaurants and it was from one of them that the music came from.

Recorded with the ZOOMH4′s internal stereo mic (handheld) and a home made wind gag.

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Borth y Gest Distant Trains

Martin — Fri, 15 May 2009 21:09:59 +0000

Second (and possibly better) Recording made at Borth y Gest bay, Wales near Porthmadog. Trains from the Ffestiniog Railway can be heard crossing the cob in the distance. Also features small boats and yachts in the foreground. Stereo recording.

Recorded with the ZOOMH4′s internal stereo mic on a mini tripod and a home made wind gag.

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Flamenco 2

Martin — Fri, 15 May 2009 18:58:43 +0000

After a meal at Pizzeria Calimero we strolled around St Feliu and heard the sounds of feet stomping and Flamenco music. The source was a Flamenco class in the first floor of the old casino on Passeig del Mar (now a cafe).

Sounds of Flamenco, Cafe Chatter and St Feliu de Guixols at night.

Recorded with the ZOOMH4′s internal stereo mic (handheld) and a home made wind gag.

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Sardana Dance

Martin — Fri, 15 May 2009 18:45:41 +0000

Catalan Sardana Dancing, While meeting up with some spanish friends in Palamos I was lucky enough to catch some Sardana dancing. Sardana dancing is a traditional Catalan circle dance accompanied by a band (called a Cobla)

This recording was made at the busy seafront at Palamos.

Recorded with the ZOOMH4′s internal stereo mic (handheld) and a home made wind gag.

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St Feliu Mercat

Martin — Fri, 15 May 2009 18:27:22 +0000

I was passing through this busy little market when a group of protestors caught my ear. Unfortunately by the time I got my recorder out they had gone but I was lucky enough to catch the church and town hall bells ringing out.

A recording made at Placa del Mercat, St Feliu de Guixols, Catalunya, Spain.

Recorded with the ZOOMH4′s internal stereo mic (handheld) and a home made wind gag.

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