PMTVUK | 2 years ago

As musicians, we're always making noise with our instruments. But there's a whole other world of sound that surrounds us all the time - and the talented Hayley Suviste is here to answer all your questions! Meg and Ria from PMTVUK join Hayley to discuss frequently asked questions such as what is field recording, how do you get started field recording, what skills you need to start field recording and so much more!

@hayleysuviste7237 is a sound artist and composer based in Manchester. Working across field recording, archival sound, electronic hardware and live instrumentation, Hayley uses her music to explore community and culture. Her work draws on first-hand oral histories and is made in close collaboration with those who can provide the most accurate document of their environment. Much of her music is immersed in the rural and urban narratives of her local Manchester, observing the city’s threatened natural spaces and our experiences preserving and polluting them.

In this video, PMTVUK presenters Meg and Ria are joined by Hayley as she takes them on a sound tour of Manchester's canals. They seek out any and every interesting sound they come across, and Hayley shares her expert advice on how best to capture audio in your immediate environment.

She reveals that anyone can start field recording - the only limit is your creativity! There are countless sounds around us that have musical qualities, and the potential to create interesting music, sound effects and soundscapes from them is truly endless.

Get the gear Hayley recommends for field recording from PMT:
Zoom H6: https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/zoom-h6-black-handy-recorder
Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro Headphones: https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/beyerdynamic-dt770-pro-headphones-80-ohm
Ableton Live 11 Standard: https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/ableton-live-11-standard

Check out Hayley's website here: https://www.hayleysuviste.co.uk/
Find Hayley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayleysuviste/
Listen to Hayley's work: https://soundcloud.com/hayley-suviste

00:00 Intro
01:05 What Is Field Recording?
02:38 Urban Construction Sounds, Using Mic Techniques To Alter Sonic Perspective
03:47 Capturing Ambient Sounds - Planned vs Unplanned
04:42 Hayley's Recommended Kit For Field Recording
06:48 Capturing Underwater Sounds With The Hydrophone
08:06 Using Different Microphones For Different Scenarios
08:56 Interacting With The Sonic Environment
10:16 How Hayley Got Into The World Of Field Recording
12:34 How Lockdown Encouraged Ria To Start Field Recording
14:17 Recording Tonal Impact Sounds With Contact Microphones
15:23 Capturing "Hidden" Sounds With The Electromagnetic Microphone
16:46 What Skills Do You Need To Start Field Recording?
17:33 Final Thoughts And Where To Find Hayley Suviste Online

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