Re: Recording the Sea/Rivers

[rock_scallop]

Hi Martin, I think it is a combination of all you mention.  
A bit of EQ is always worth a try. Play around with a parametric equalizer -  I 
could tell you what I like to do, but I approach each recording differently, 
plus this is part of the art and you will develop your own methods with 
practice. The thunder in the roar of surf gives a sense of distances and 
greatness. The hiss in the roar of the surf can wash out most smaller sounds.  
Resonance from reflections off nearby surfaces always add challenges.  Stream 
sounds can overwhelm the ambient surroundings and other contextual cues.  One 
of my secrets for recording streams is to avoid sounds that might prompt the 
listener to need to go pee.
John Hartog