Hi Rob,
Its actually quite difficult to display this sort of work seeing as it uses=
many many channels so you dont really get the effect from a simple stereo =
recording. However this will give you a rough idea of the sounds used :
http://soundcloud.com/augustine-leudar/biomes-at-night
It is recomended that you put your speaker sin the bushes when listening to=
this ! It may sound silly but I believe the modulation of the leaves on th=
e sound has a significant effect in the way the sound gets dispersed. Maybe=
stick it on a stereo in your garden or something.
--- In Rob Danielson <> wrote:
>
> At 2:35 PM +0000 11/8/10, gus wrote:
> >Hello all. I am curtrently delivering the largest indoor sound art
> >installation in the world at the Eden project in Cornwall UK :
> >
> ><http://www.edenproject.com/come-and-visit/whats-on/heart-of-darkness.ph=
p>http://www.edenproject.com/come-and-visit/whats-on/heart-of-darkness.php
>
> Hi Gus--
> Congratulations! Are there possibly some samples of this work in
> surround you can direct us to? :-)
>
> >
> >this installation features many sounds I have recorded in surround
> >sound - it is diofferent to Chris Watsons at Kew as it has many
> >imaginary sounds mixed in with the authentic ones (it is soundARt
> >after all) . I am soon to return to the Amazon and am looking for
> >the best way to record in surround sound.
>
> Discussing what is "best" is always tough. It might be worthwhile to
> stroll through some of our thoughts on this topic since 2004:
> http://tinyurl.com/2548eos
>
>
> >Money is sort of an object but I dont really want to compromise on
> >quality. So what would be the best recorder to take with me this
> >time ? Would a Tascam 680 be OK in terms of noise ?
> >Or do I need an expensive Sound devices 788t. i would ideally like 4
> >XLR inputs. I am not using video equpiment so a lot of the features
> >for that are not necessary. It seems to me the noise in levels in
> >the microphones are important as well.
>
> Yes, mic self-noise can be very important if you plan to record in
> places that have low sound levels. See: http://tinyurl.com/34ojchb
> for matching issues.
>
> Rain forest locations can present fairly high sound levels so your
> immediate project might not warrant very low-noise mics. There are
> many recordists on this list who can provide much experience about
> this, just ask.
>
>
> >It also seems to me that the blind test between the sound devices
> >722 and tascam 680 had most people ahrd put to tell the difference
> >so would the extra price tag be really worth it for me ?
>
> It does take time to learn how to trust one's ears. If you are going
> to spend thousands, a dealer should be willing to help you make
> informed decisions. I suggest that you try out some very low noise
> mics and a 680 and see what you think under an agreement that you pay
> only a rental fee or be able to apply the investment towards other
> gear if you are not satisfied.
>
> >What mics would people suggest ?
>
> And array(s) for the mics should probably be considered at the same
> time. If you want to start experimenting and you want to have mics
> that are flexible, AT4022's are a safe investment. Others can address
> mic options for Ambisonics.
>
> >So far my method has to take surround sound quadrophonic recordings
> >and then transfer them directly on to four speakers after mixing in
> >nuendo - it works a treat - if you live near Eden come down and have
> >a listen every Friday and saturday in November .
> >Anyway any advice appreciated,
> >cheers,
> >Gus
> >
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