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Binaural traffic sound on Camino de Santigo

Album Notes A sonic portrait of the Camino where modernity and pilgrimage collide. Captured with binaural microphones on the stretch of the Camino de Santiago just beyond León, this album immerses the listener in the relentless presence of roadside traffic—cars, trucks, and the mechanical rhythm of movement that echoes along the pilgrim’s path. Here, the ancient route is flanked by highways,…

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Paris Sound Library

Album Notes Paris Sound Library is an immersive audio journey through the heart of the French capital, capturing the subtle textures and vibrant pulse of city life. From the quiet rustle of morning markets and the echo of footsteps in cobbled alleys, to the distant hum of metro trains and the lively chatter of cafés, each track is a snapshot of Paris in its raw, unfiltered form. This collection…

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How to Identify Birds with the Merlin Bird ID App

Whether you’re an avid birder or just someone who’s curious about the birds in your backyard, identifying feathered friends can be both fun and educational. Thanks to modern technology, it’s never been easier to recognize and learn about birds in your area. One of the best tools out there for bird identification is the Merlin Bird ID app by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. What Is Merlin Bird…

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Binaural Sound Recording: Capturing Audio in 3D

Binaural sound recording is a technique that captures audio the way humans naturally hear it — in three dimensions. Unlike traditional stereo or mono recordings, binaural audio creates an immersive experience where listeners can perceive the direction, distance, and spatial characteristics of sound as if they were physically present in the environment. 🎙��� What is Binaural Audio? The term…

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Free to Use Field Recording Logbook

Documenting the Sounds of the World, One Moment at a Time Field recording is more than just capturing sound—it’s a way of preserving time, place, and presence. My Field Recording Logbook is a personal archive, a companion to my microphone, and a reflection of the many environments I encounter in my travels. It’s where rustling leaves, distant thunder, laughter in alleyways, or the subtle hum of…

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Creaking Door Sound Effects Library

Album Notes Creaking Door Sound Effects Library is a curated collection of high-quality door creaks, groans, squeaks, and eerie hinges—perfect for sound designers, filmmakers, game developers, and audio creatives. Recorded in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings using professional equipment, this library captures the full character of old wooden doors, rusty hinges, and atmospheric openings…

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Coffee Shop Sound Library

Album Notes Coffee Shop Sound Library is a field recording album capturing the rich atmosphere of a cozy café in Barcelona. This collection features immersive recordings, each filled with the gentle hum of conversation, the clinking of cups, the hiss of the espresso machine, and the soft shuffle of patrons coming and going. Whether you’re looking for a soothing background for work, a touch of…

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Aircraft Interior Sound Library

Album Notes Step inside the cabin and experience the atmospheric sounds of air travel with this collection of four high-quality interior recordings. Captured from inside an airplane in flight, this library features the steady hum of the engines, the rush of air as the aircraft moves through the sky, and the subtle creaks and vibrations of the fuselage. You’ll also hear ambient cabin sounds,…

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Barcelona Airport Binaural Sounds Library

Album Notes

Step into the ambient pulse of one of Europe’s busiest transport hubs with this immersive binaural field recording collection. Captured with precision and care, Barcelona Airport Binaural Sounds Library offers a detailed sonic portrait of El Prat Airport — from the hum of travelators and rolling luggage to boarding calls, distant conversations, jet engines, and the subtle spatial…

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Subway Sound Library Barcelona

Album Notes

Subway Sound Library Barcelona is an immersive collection of field recordings capturing the raw, rhythmic, and atmospheric soundscape of Barcelona’s metro system. From the mechanical hum of arriving trains to the distant echoes of buskers, station announcements, and the murmur of commuters, this album offers an authentic sonic journey through the heart of the city’s underground. Each…

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Walking the Camino de Santiago in 2024

The Camino de Santiago has long been a pilgrimage of spirit, body, and mind. Every year, thousands of pilgrims walk the historic routes that pass through Spain, France, and Portugal, converging at the grand cathedral in Santiago de Compostela. While most people embark on this journey seeking personal transformation, cultural immersion, or physical challenge, in 2024 I set out with a unique…

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Zoom F3 Review: The Ultimate Compact Field Recorder

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New Year Fireworks Sound Effects

Album Notes New Year Fireworks Sound Effect is an immersive field recording album capturing the explosive energy and festive atmosphere of New Year’s Eve celebrations. From the distant crackle of fireworks echoing across cityscapes to the thunderous booms and whistling rockets lighting up the night sky, this collection brings the excitement of the holiday straight to your ears. Recorded in high…

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Authentic Bulgarian Easter Church Sound Libraries

Album Notes Immerse yourself in the rich sonic atmosphere of a traditional Easter church service with this collection of authentic recordings from Bulgaria. Captured during a Christian celebration, these sounds transport you to the heart of the sacred gathering, where hymns, prayers, and sermons resonate within the church walls. The deep, echoing chimes of church bells mark the passage of time,…

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Howl of Jackals Sounds Library

Album Notes This collection captures the raw and haunting soundscape of a weekend spent deep in the forest, surrounded by wild animals and singing birds. As the sun dipped below the horizon, the atmosphere transformed—jackals began to howl, their eerie calls echoing through the trees. Occasionally, the distant sounds of night birds punctuated the darkness, adding to the immersive nocturnal…

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Demolition Grocery Store Sound Library

Album Notes Captured at a bustling demolition site, this sound library documents the raw, powerful sounds of a grocery store being torn down. For several days, I passed by this site on my way to a favorite store, drawn to the intense mechanical symphony of heavy machinery, crashing debris, and deep vibrations. The reverberations echoed off nearby buildings, creating a layered, immersive…

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Ultrasonic Sound Library

Album Notes This sound library features a collection of audio recordings captured using a contact microphone in diverse locations, including the harbor of La Maddalena, the island of Sicily, and other remote spots. These recordings reveal hidden vibrations and resonances often imperceptible to the human ear—mechanical hums, structural reverberations, and deep, textural tones. Some recordings…