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Re: Advice on recording in sacred groves

Subject: Re: Advice on recording in sacred groves
From: "Gregory O'Drobinak" gmo_dunes=
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Date: Thu Apr 20, 2017 9:05 pm ((PDT))

Peter:
The Fostex FR2-LE is the closest that one can get to the low-noise mic prea=
mps of a Sound Devices recorder.I have one and it is good!
You seem to have good mics already (especially the SASS 'copy'), so you are=
 well on your way to getting some great recordings!
I normally prefer the SASS for capturing the ambiance of spaces, but if you=
 wish to use a stereo one-point mic, I would recommend the AT BP-4025 [phan=
tom powered].=A0

Good luck in your quest and I wish I could be there to hear it as well!Reme=
mber: Always let your ears be the guide for setup and recording.
Spend some time listening to the space before planting your mic.If it sound=
s good in your headphones, then it is good.

Ciao!
- Gregory

From: "Peter Annear  [naturerecordists]" <nature=
>
 To: "" <>=

 Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2017 11:42 AM
 Subject: Re: [Nature Recordists] Advice on recording in sacred groves
  
=A0   Dear Klas,Thank you for such a swift and positive response. I am very=
 much a lightweight (literally and metaphorically) amateur sound recordist.=
 I use a Olympus LS14 and Marantz PMD 660 with a homemade lightweight SASS =
rig based on a pair of Primo omnis, a shotgun mic and JrF contact mics and =
hydrophone.A high class stereo mic with various configurations available=A0=
sounds amazing. I know that an SD is out of my budget and couldn't find a T=
ascam FR2LE in my searches. I did find a Fostex FR2LE and maybe these are o=
ne and the same? Would this stereo mic work with the Marantz (would it do i=
t justice!). Your advice would be very much appreciated.With best wishesPet=
er

    On Thursday, 20 April 2017, 13:26, "Klas  [naturereco=
rdists]" <> wrote:


 =A0   I=B4ll be happy to supply a high class multi purpose (X-Y / M-S /Blu=
mline) stereo microphone for this project. You will need a SDrecorder or Ta=
scam FR2LE.

Klas.

On 2017-04-19 23:35, Peter Annear  w=
rote:
  I have the mostamazing sound recording opportunity and Iwould appreciate =
advice, guidance and creative responses. Please.  There is a wonderfulregio=
n of Greece called Zagoria. It=92sright up in the northwest corner, close t=
o the Albanian border. This islimestonecountry with fantastically tilted sl=
ab mountains, gorges, canyons,extraordinarilyclear turquoise waters, stone =
arched bridges, rare flora and fauna withwolves,bears and wild boar and nea=
rly 50 traditional villages with stoneroofedhouses, terraced gardens and wo=
nderful mountain food.  In summer thetemperatures can reach the 40s and in =
thewinter we can experience minus 20 with over a meter of snow; violentthun=
derand rainstorms can change the landscape dramatically in a matter ofminut=
es.This is a place steeped in the past and on the move. Here, althoughdisap=
pearing, are flocks of mountain goatsand sheep, dogs, transhumance, Sarakat=
sani travellers and music that islikenothing else on earth; the sound of th=
e rivers, the birds, ofshepherds=92laments and yearning for times past and =
times passing. It is theclarinet, violin,laoute and the human voice that ca=
ll back memories and evoke a pastorallonggone sound.  This is a spiritualan=
d sacred area with many =93exoklisia=94(small shrines and chapels outside t=
he villages), monasteries clingingto rockfaces and sacred spaces in wooded =
groves in the mountains, by riversand other remoteplaces. These sacred grov=
esare carefully preserved secrets: not forthe tourist trail to be treated l=
ightly, but spaces of specialsignificance forthe villagers to connect with =
the spiritual and ecological elements oftheirsimply profound existence. At =
the University ofIoannina there is a biologist andecologist, who has resear=
ched these sacred groves in great detail. Shehasagreed to collaborate on a =
sound recording project with me. I want to do thisproject justice; I would =
like it to havesonic, artistic and ecological integrity, I would like to ex=
ploresounds thatexemplify these sacred spaces and sounds rarely heard or di=
sappearing,I wouldlike it to inspire care for this fragile place, I would l=
ike it toencouragedeeper listening. It should take time, I want appropriate=
 equipment, Ineed tomake the right connections and I need to think about ho=
w we cancelebrate thisin a way that brings together all those who care. I a=
m juststarting=85.with anempty page.  Anyresponses gratefully received. Tha=
nk you Peter Annear 

 

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