Plane Overhead

Plane Overhead

This clip is from an hour long morning recording in March. I had my SASS setup in the backyard near my feeders when this plane flew overhead. This recording was captured using my DIY SASS microphone which has four AOM-5024HD-R mics wired in parallel and a Tascam DR-05x. **** Best Listened With Headphones **** Download: Plane Passing Overhead Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: […]

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Lewiston Bicentennial Parade : The Bagpipes

Lewiston Bicentennial Parade : The Bagpipes

The Village of Lewiston, NY celebrated it’s bicentennial July 1st -4th. This was from the parade and always my favorite, the bagpipes. I recorded this using two custom AOM-5024L_HD-R omni mics positioned on my backpack straps and recorded with my Zoom h1n. **Best Listened with headphones** Download: Bicentennial Parade Bag Pipes Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

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John B Austin Nature Trail

John B Austin Nature Trail

Always check your batteries. During the summer of 2020 my family and I took a walk on the trails at the John B Austin nature trail and found this small little 3 foot falls. This audio was captured with the built in mics on the Tascam DR-05x. At the time of the recording I can remember being frustrated that I could hear my family talking […]

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Testing Custom Dead Cat

Testing Custom Dead Cat

I purchased some faux fur and made a custom dead cat to fit over mics and my recorder. It was a pain to sew but hopefully helps in windy conditions. I added pull cords to ensure a snugger fit. I plan to build a DIY blimp soon which was also the reason for such a big dead cat. I used SE 7 matched pair with […]

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Memorial Day Rain

Memorial Day Rain

A quick mid-morning rain passing through on Memorial day. There is a low rumble of thunder, gutters flowing and our House wren all heard. This recording was captured using the built in mic capsules on the Tascam DR-40 mounted on a tripod out on the back porch. ** Best Experienced With Headphones** Download: Memorial Day Rain http://throwbackreviews.com/capturedsound/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Memorial-Day-Rain.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

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A Pandemic Fourth

A Pandemic Fourth

In the midst of a global pandemic the celebration of the independence of America was like no other Fourth of July. Neighborhoods across the United States celebrated with their own firework displays despite local laws against them. This audio was captured using the Tascam DR-05X on a mini tripod with a deadcat windscreen. ** Best Experienced With Headphones** Download: Pandemic Fourth Podcast: Play in new […]

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Amherst State Park

Amherst State Park

I just recently discovered Amherst State Park which is only a 15 minute drive down the road. The grounds of a former convent gives access to Ellicott creek with hiking trails, kayaking and fishing. This recording capturing the moving creek and birds was recorded with the Tascam DR-05X on a mini tripod placed on the bank. ** Best Experienced With Headphones** Download: Amherst State Park […]

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Freight Train Passing

Freight Train Passing

This CSX freight train was captured at the River Rd and Ward Rd crossing in North Tonawanda, NY using a Tascam DR-40 set to the A/B position and a low cut set to 80Hz. I’ve heard this train for months now at my home approximately 7 miles (11.25 km) away and it can be heard faintly in some of my backyard recordings. Being so close […]

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Spring Evening

Spring Evening

  I recently replaced my Philips DVT7500 that abruptly died with a Tascam DR-05X Linear PCM Recorder which I had been wanting to purchase and now had the perfect reason. This is my first out of the box recording in my backyard in the mid evening. In this capture you’ll hear bird song, a distant train whistle, neighborhood dogs, motorcycles and more. The DR-05X has […]

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