Dear Gregory and KlasI am very grateful for your advice. I have managed to =
get a Fostex FR2-LE and now feel a little more confident equipment -wise. N=
ow comes the interesting.... and harder part which is to respond creatively=
to those sounds around me. I think having plenty of time will be very impo=
rtant.Regarding a stereo one point mic: is the one you suggested you could =
supply, Klas, similar to the one Gregory has mentioned? (AT BP-4025).=A0Onc=
e again, thank you for your encouragementPeter
On Friday, 21 April 2017, 5:05, "'Gregory O'Drobinak' =
obal.net [naturerecordists]" <> wrote:
=A0 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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