Rooftop Obsession
It’s been a few weeks since I’ve accidentally blown my ears out listening to the tails of rocket motors. I...
Rockets 2: Static Burns
I love getting obsessed with projects. It is a good sign when one can take a deep dive into a...
Strangers
I recently helped my pal Kelly Pieklo with some custom recording work, and I’ve asked him to blog about some...
Midtown Rooftop
It is almost April and the temps in NYC are still fluctuating between 20–30° F, often with brisk winds. I...
Do You Have a Rooftop?
Lately, I’ve been spending days and nights on rooftops all over NYC for a collection of surround recordings from up...
When the City Sleeps
New York City is supposed to be the city that never sleeps and for the most part it is. The...
Clack Clack Clack
Back in September I wrote about recording typewriters, and the generosity of Tom Furrier of Cambridge Typewriter. It only took...
Metro North Trains
I’ve been working like a dog lately, which has limited my extra-curricular productivity. If you read this blog regularly, you...
Grand Central Stealth
We all encounter situations where walking around with a large Rycote and a big Portabrace bag might not be ideal....
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love M/S
This post comes from guest contributor, Charles Maynes. Charles is a talented Sound Designer, Editor, Recordist and all around decent...
Static Burns
2013 is slowly winding to a close; as I reflect on the last 9 months, I realize that I have...
Brooklyn Dogs Next Door
When you live in New York City you have to come to terms with a few simple facts of life:...