Recording Nature Sound Effects: Perfecting Audio with Keith Alexander

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  • Опубликовано: 27 янв 2025

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  • @Jayj93pgt
    @Jayj93pgt 2 года назад +50

    Honestly just listening to this guy talk is just as relaxing as the nature recordings.

  • @John-oy4hw
    @John-oy4hw Месяц назад +4

    Listening to sounds is an eye opener ... Per se .. thank you for your expertise

  • @JenRose77
    @JenRose77 Год назад +1

    I’ve been searching for the info in this vid for awhile! Thank you!

    • @NoiseMiner
      @NoiseMiner Год назад

      Glad you found us Jen. Best of luck with your recording

  • @Spagapolis
    @Spagapolis 2 года назад +7

    I could listen to you teach me about how to do calculus and enjoy it. What a soothing voice you have!

  • @Oilfan328
    @Oilfan328 2 месяца назад +2

    Great video, although it started in the middle when he said hiding it in the carcass. Had my attention from then. what a voice!!! Sounds like my friends dad.

  • @SilentGloves
    @SilentGloves 2 года назад +25

    This dude is the Bob Ross of field recording.

    • @NoiseMiner
      @NoiseMiner 2 года назад +1

      I wish I had his hair!!!!!!

  • @zarathustra6374
    @zarathustra6374 2 года назад +5

    This was a pleasure to listen to. Thoughtful, helpful content - thank you

    • @NoiseMiner
      @NoiseMiner 2 года назад

      Thanks so much Zara. I’m glad you enjoyed.

  • @MikeJamesMedia
    @MikeJamesMedia 4 года назад +10

    Thank you, Keith! Your tips are solid.

    • @NoiseMiner
      @NoiseMiner 4 года назад +1

      Mike James appreciate it Mike.

  • @jamesmoore9511
    @jamesmoore9511 11 месяцев назад +1

    Always, as you said, bring backup equipment, always. Also some fabric (old tee shirts or sweatshirts etc ) to put over your mic setup incase the wind picks up above what your foam or dead cat can handle and a tripod or something to support the mic to cut down handling sound. Good video, thanks

    • @NoiseMiner
      @NoiseMiner 11 месяцев назад

      Thanks James. Layers of clothing is always the way forward.

  • @EmoEmu
    @EmoEmu 2 года назад +1

    Awesome video. Thanks.

    • @EmoEmu
      @EmoEmu 2 года назад +1

      What are those Sennheiser headphones?
      I got my hands on a Zoom F3 and need some field headphones that can run without a boost so not too quiet. I figured these might work?

    • @NoiseMiner
      @NoiseMiner 2 года назад

      @@EmoEmu Those are my trusty beyerDynamic DT150s. Better bass response. F3! fancy.

  • @HpBeck_Fieldrecordings
    @HpBeck_Fieldrecordings 2 года назад +1

    Nice upload!!Thanks for the tips***

  • @SM_zzz
    @SM_zzz 2 года назад +1

    New sub!
    Thanks, Keith. Greetings from Galway.

  • @blasterbretty6385
    @blasterbretty6385 3 года назад +4

    WOW I already knew all those things but your teaching method was fantastic, even your voice had a nice ambience about it! , thanking you very much , all the way from australia!

  • @ieugiandi6830
    @ieugiandi6830 Год назад +1

    Hi, thank you very much for your sharing, please tell me how to record the sound of falling rain, without getting the microphone wet?

    • @NoiseMiner
      @NoiseMiner Год назад

      Depends on the surface you want record can you be under cover as you record? You could cover your mic (which I always recommend) with a windshield you protect them fine

  • @heblyfauzannaufal8845
    @heblyfauzannaufal8845 4 года назад +4

    Thanks for the tips, so useful

    • @NoiseMiner
      @NoiseMiner 4 года назад

      Hebly Visuals thanks Henley I hope you have fun with what you may have learned. If there is anything you may be stuck on, ask us here.

    • @heblyfauzannaufal8845
      @heblyfauzannaufal8845 4 года назад

      @@NoiseMiner Yes, It's time to get the most of my audio gear. Also, Henley is not my name by the way, haha

  • @久遠寺レン
    @久遠寺レン 2 года назад +1

    I wonder what device should I purchase

    • @NoiseMiner
      @NoiseMiner Год назад

      What are you intending to record? How many inputs will you need? What’s your budget?

  • @adamwolf4041
    @adamwolf4041 Год назад +1

    Johnathan Goldsmith. The most interesting man in the world. - "I don't always make field audio, but when I do." "Keep recording my friends."

  • @JacksonJDoyel
    @JacksonJDoyel Год назад +1

    what kind of microphones do you recommend for the "place and leave" scenarios like the lion carcass?

    • @NoiseMiner
      @NoiseMiner Год назад

      All depends on your budget. Be aware of the range of the wireless mics and is the signal ‘Line of sight’. Sennhiesser H5 for large budget Saramonic blink 500 setups for the budget user

  • @marieta.s
    @marieta.s 4 года назад +8

    Can you elaborate a bit more regarding settings, recommend gear and post processing? This is a subject that interests me but I don’t know anything about sound. All I know so far is what I’ve learned from your series of videos 😀

    • @NoiseMiner
      @NoiseMiner 4 года назад +5

      Thanks Marietta. I will look a little deeper into what might suit you in a show dedicated to what your asking, that’s what we are here for!

    • @marieta.s
      @marieta.s 4 года назад +2

      Keith Alexander Thank you very much! Sounds great. I cannot wait for a follow up video 😀

    • @NoiseMiner
      @NoiseMiner 4 года назад +1

      Here's amoce more involved look at nature sfx. Join me on Wednesdays at 3pmEST and 8pm GMT for the live show. You can ask me any questions you may have there
      www.twitch.tv/adoramaxp/v/756698700?sr=a&t=19s

  • @ronaldhoppus9015
    @ronaldhoppus9015 4 года назад +2

    Hey ~that's me mentioned! Cool beans 😎 Looks like you picked a nice location to do this video. I'm looking forward now to the post production segment on what you might do to reduce wind noise (if possible) or other enhancements to perfect the recordings. Thanks Keith

    • @NoiseMiner
      @NoiseMiner 4 года назад +2

      Ronald Hoppus hey, we’ll be looking at that in the near future. Thanks for your comments.

  • @bandalow8381
    @bandalow8381 4 года назад +1

    thankyou ❤️🙏.

  • @WildWoodlandsSW
    @WildWoodlandsSW 4 года назад +1

    Great advice. Ive recently started audio recording in the SouthWest,Uk,with my Zoom H5 which is a great little recorder,now that im more familiar with it. Just love being out, hunting for great sounds. Took your point about not taking unnecessary risks. I was sitting for a 5 hour recording in snow and high wind,and was starting to get a bit hyperthermic so had to beat a hasty retreat. Thanks for the great content!

    • @NoiseMiner
      @NoiseMiner 3 года назад

      Wild, please mind yourself.

  • @spir1ted
    @spir1ted 2 года назад +1

    Does anyone know what @Adorama is using to connect the boom to the stereo mic bar? I am new to this and having trouble figuring out how to get my mic sound bar at a 90-degree angle from the boom, so my mics are horizontal to (parallel with) the boom.... Thank you

    • @NoiseMiner
      @NoiseMiner Год назад

      I use a Rycote suspension mount to reduce vibration and resonance through the boom or stand and that’ll give you the angle you require

  • @Raku_RK
    @Raku_RK 2 года назад +1

    I want to record birds sounds which device is good for that

    • @NoiseMiner
      @NoiseMiner 2 года назад +1

      You’ll need some sort of shotgun mic to record over a distance. Super cardioid or hyper cardioid.

    • @Raku_RK
      @Raku_RK 2 года назад

      Ok thank you 😊

  • @davidhodgin8900
    @davidhodgin8900 4 года назад +2

    “don’t put yourself in the place of danger its only sound recording” needed this to get past my ego. Thank you!

  • @justinscott8566
    @justinscott8566 2 года назад +1

    Hi, Would you recommend the Zoom H1n or H2n for rain, ocean, stream etc sound recordings? TIA

    • @NoiseMiner
      @NoiseMiner Год назад

      The H1 is great little recorder but the H2n is much more versatile. I had a few of them and I loved them. Not the highest quality recorder in the world but certainly gives you options and they are lots of fun especially for the surround recording.

  • @christiebass2400
    @christiebass2400 4 года назад +3

    Looking for a set up to record bird songs. Im not looking for and extremely expensive set up and honestly want something to record to my phone. I could listen to you speak all day by the way.

    • @NoiseMiner
      @NoiseMiner 3 года назад +1

      Hey Christie, sorry for the late reply. Try the Zoom AM7 or iQ7 or the more expensive Rode iXY for iPhones

  • @skakdosmer
    @skakdosmer 3 года назад +1

    A-B, X-Y, ORTF … or NOS or DIN. I know, the latter two aren’t massively different from ORTF - they’re just a Dutch and a German variation. But they’re there, if you like them.

  • @FrederickDunn
    @FrederickDunn 3 года назад +3

    How convenient that I already get all of my photo/video gear from Adorama :) I need to record the ultrasonic frequencies of rodents and other animals that communicate above 20k cps.

    • @DavidGodibadze
      @DavidGodibadze 3 года назад +1

      May I know how are you or any other human is going to listen to sounds above 20k?

    • @dexoutrage8434
      @dexoutrage8434 2 года назад +1

      @@DavidGodibadze if you isolate the sounds and then make them a little more audible using software, you'll probably hear some of the sounds that these animals make, maybe not the 20k plus ones but the ones that don't reach that high

  • @NoiseMiner
    @NoiseMiner 4 года назад +1

    Just to let you know Adorama also have a channel on Twitch called Adorama XP. I am LIVE on there every Wednesday looking at technology, techniques and lots more in between to help you get creative. Some weeks we bring it right back to the basics and other weeks we will deal with more advanced stuff. It is all led by the audience so join me on Adorama XP available from Twitch, Wednesdays 3pm EST/ 8pm GMT. See you there!

  • @pandoraefretum
    @pandoraefretum 2 года назад +1

    Hi, Alexander, thx for the clip. Every single mic on the market seems the wrong type ( for voice, or intruments ) but I do have an NTG5 which I like and have used in nature... would getting another NTG5 for stereo recording make sense ? I tried to get a LOM basicUcho but clicked pay about 5 seconds too late !! if you know of a high sensitivity low noise pair of omni mics please let me know... I cannot find any anywhere !!! Thx for your Channel

    • @NoiseMiner
      @NoiseMiner 2 года назад

      If you have the budget look at the Rycote HC 22 or 15’s. I love them for ambiance. ruclips.net/video/KWz2nb1rJ04/видео.html

  • @relaxwithme1648
    @relaxwithme1648 3 года назад +1

    Am new to recording nature sounds and have just experienced a mistake of recording. stream too close and as a result it's too loud. Thanks for sharing your ideas. I only use a DSLR though

    • @NoiseMiner
      @NoiseMiner 3 года назад +2

      Keep an eye on those levels 🙂 Its all a learning curve, the adventure begins here. Keep moving on up.

  • @StingrayProductionsZone
    @StingrayProductionsZone 4 года назад +2

    How would you rate the Zoom H2N for recording ambience sounds outside, including winds, distant birds, or a city ambience? (i'm curious if it can pick up distant sounds well)

    • @NoiseMiner
      @NoiseMiner 3 года назад +2

      Close up its a great mic. For distance you'll need something more substantial

    • @AnOn-hh8tu
      @AnOn-hh8tu 3 года назад

      @@NoiseMiner Keith Alexander, what do you recommended ?

  • @adrianthomas387
    @adrianthomas387 3 года назад +2

    Great video Keith. As an amateur video maker who loves the ambient sounds within woods, which budget system would you recommend?

    • @NoiseMiner
      @NoiseMiner 3 года назад

      The Tascam DR40x has a lot of bang for your buck. I love mine

  • @alexandrevaliquette1941
    @alexandrevaliquette1941 3 года назад +1

    If we have a lavalier, does the phone quality influence the recording?
    Can you heard the difference with the same lavalier recorded by different phone?

    • @NoiseMiner
      @NoiseMiner 2 года назад

      The response should be the same from the mic no matter what recording device you use

  • @EdwinRucci
    @EdwinRucci 4 года назад +1

    I want to start. have the gear but dont know where to start!!!

    • @fuglbird
      @fuglbird 4 года назад +1

      Just start

    • @NoiseMiner
      @NoiseMiner 3 года назад +1

      Edwin. Walk out the door.

  • @jeonsansil
    @jeonsansil 3 года назад +1

    thanks for the good video I have a question, can I know the model name of the handheld stand you used in the video? 02:41

    • @NoiseMiner
      @NoiseMiner 3 года назад

      Its a customised handle made up of a Rycote Handle and a Rode stereo bar.

  • @Cukito4
    @Cukito4 3 года назад +1

    Hello, any tips for buying a microphone for recording ambient noise and sensitive enough to pick up noise from a loud stereo maybe 90 feet away? Please help!

    • @NoiseMiner
      @NoiseMiner 3 года назад

      Try some thing like the Tascam DR40x or the DR100 mkIII (amazing sound) For distance you will need good shotgun mics or if the situation allows a wireless setup that would have that range.

  • @petermsull
    @petermsull 4 года назад +2

    And keep a butane soldering iron handy (and know how to solder!) for the inevitable; Mr Murphy is always along for the ride!

    • @NoiseMiner
      @NoiseMiner 4 года назад +1

      Butane and solder. Gaffer. The round wheel. We'd still be in the tree's.

    • @petermsull
      @petermsull 4 года назад

      @@NoiseMiner Yes, a soldering iron isn't much good without solder, indeed. I've had to actually effect repairs in S.E. Asian jungle; and not the tourism kind, the "no sounds of man" anywhere near kind. Gaffers tape is an axiom and goes without saying!

  • @naturalambiance4219
    @naturalambiance4219 3 года назад +2

    I'm struggling with noise pollution trying to make nature video's, mostly trying to get away from traffic, even miles away I'm picking it up

    • @NoiseMiner
      @NoiseMiner 2 года назад

      It’s tricky especially around the city. You’ll need to travel a bit

  • @maverickf13
    @maverickf13 3 года назад +2

    Great video - is there a “recommended kit” for the sound bar and mics? I am new but have a good camera and will be adding nature recording to my hobby in the next month ☺️

    • @NoiseMiner
      @NoiseMiner 3 года назад

      Hi Lizz. Beg, borrow or rent a handheld recorder like a Tascam DR40x. Its super versititle. It will be perfect for starting out. Don't forget the windshield.

  • @davejones4740
    @davejones4740 4 года назад +2

    I've been waiting on the edge of a pier for the fishermen to come back off the trawler for months, I'm still waiting now. Just wanted their opinions on sounds out at sea...

    • @NoiseMiner
      @NoiseMiner 4 года назад

      I adore designing seascapes. You lucky thing to have to tune to sit and contemplate by the sea. Heavenly.
      BTY see if you can get to see Ken O Sullivans 'Ireland s Deep Atlantic' documentary, amazing

  • @diegocarrer4890
    @diegocarrer4890 2 года назад +1

    Hi Alexander, thanks so much for your tips and your teachings!!
    I'm looking for a mic designed for capturing outdoor SOUNDS, mostly nature sounds, and not speech or dialogues in any movie settings or some sound related to images on a camera or a video. I want to record specific sounds and no more (sea waves, waterfalls, birds, sounding insects, and so on...). I have a handy recorder (tascam dr100 mk2) and I need an external mic for these purposes.
    My budget is about 500 eu.
    What device do you suggest?
    Thanks for all!!!

    • @NoiseMiner
      @NoiseMiner 2 года назад +1

      I Absolutely adore the new Rycote HC mics. A beautiful response with water etc

  • @philt77
    @philt77 3 месяца назад

    Hard to find nature though

  • @vocabamigo
    @vocabamigo 3 года назад +1

    lol the sound of his voice is actually a bit scratchy no? :D

    • @NoiseMiner
      @NoiseMiner 3 года назад

      Thats only my wheezy old self 😉

    • @IsaiahMays
      @IsaiahMays 3 года назад

      He sounds like he has a very particular set of skills... skills that make him an inconvenience for people like you...

  • @geofflongford2008
    @geofflongford2008 3 года назад +1

    As covid 19 is lessened the air traffic increase unfortunately. The opportunity to capture quite atmospheres has gone in most places.

    • @NoiseMiner
      @NoiseMiner 2 года назад

      Agreed. It’s all about timing in between the planes

  • @lana0210
    @lana0210 4 года назад +1

    Does anyone know how to fix this: so
    Basically I have an
    Olympus WS- 853 digital voice recorder, which I use for meetings and regular stuff, (although it's not as good as I thought it was despite being £85), I once recorded rain sound with it while outside just by using the handheld recorder alone but the noise capture was not the best of quality and the wind seemed to really mess up with the sound too.
    Does anyone have any suggestions for external microphones or other cheap but really good bits of equipment I could buy to fix the wind and quality problem especially when recording outside noise. If so I would really appreciate it 💛 if you could give full names of recommended products or equipment, or full details in advice. Thank you!

    • @NoiseMiner
      @NoiseMiner 3 года назад

      You will always need a windshield. You can get a windshield from Rycote for every mic and recorder.

  • @bidyutmanna3900
    @bidyutmanna3900 4 года назад +6

    You are handsome...❤❤

    • @NoiseMiner
      @NoiseMiner 4 года назад +4

      Bless you. You've made an old man very 😊

  • @thenaturefamily3488
    @thenaturefamily3488 4 года назад +3

    Fantastic video - thanks Keith. My ambient nature channel is still in its infancy so this is particularly useful information. Please check out The Nature Family channel if you get a chance. Would love to get your feedback.

    • @NoiseMiner
      @NoiseMiner 2 года назад

      Send me a link

    • @oddities-whatnot
      @oddities-whatnot 2 года назад

      How do you record the background ambience but need to block the wind out ? This video looks like the wind jammer blocks everything except his voice, but I want to pick up sounds of people, nature, cars, everything thats going on around me but not the wind. Any help appreciated.

  • @berk7138
    @berk7138 3 года назад +1

    seems like he can pull a gun and shot you immediately. what an ambiance and voice :D

    • @NoiseMiner
      @NoiseMiner 3 года назад

      Thank you @berk 😊