Field Recording Equipment

The gear we use for our sound recordings

ALL OUR LIBRARIES IN ONE BUNDLE

...buy together and save!

our field recording & video equipment!

All of the field recording equipment listed down below is nearly everything we own while traveling the world (minus our clothes!) You will see that we’ve broken down all our gear into 3 sections: audio, camera & travel equipment.

Many of the links are affiliate links to Amazon which means we get a small commission if you decide to purchase anything within the 24 hours cookie window of clicking on one of our links. This small commissions helps us to stay on the road longer so we’re able to continue recording new high-quality sounds for you! Thank you so much for your support!!

Audio recorders

Since the beginning of Free to Use Sounds, we’ve been brand loyal to Zoom. It’s hard to believe that when we started in this sound world we used a Zoom H1 recorder to capture sounds in Cambodia. As the years have gone, we continue adding Zoom recorders to our ever growing gear family.

Sound Devices MixPre 6ii

My newest field recorder from Sound Devices that I mainly use for stereo and mono

ZOOM F6

The Zoom F6 field recorder is the recorder I use the most to record sounds in 32 Bit and ambisonic sounds.

ZOOM H8

The Zoom H8 for sound effects and quick ambience recordings

Zoom H3 VR

Our newest recorder for 4 channel ambisonic sound recordings

Zoom F1 Lavalier

We use this microphone and recorder for our vlogs & interviews

Zoom H1n

The previous model is discontinued! Perfect for starters! I did my very first recordings in Cambodia with the H1

Microphones, Cables & Antenna

DPA 4060 d:screet™

My first pair of DPAs and after almost 3 years still amazing!

Sennheiser MKH 8040

Sennheiser MKH 8040 Stereo Pair

AUDIO TECHNICA 4025

This is the most compact and affordable high quality stereo microphone I own.

RODE WIRELESS GO ii

We're using the Rode Wireless Go system with our Sony Cameras. No syncing required anymore.

PRIEZOR ANTENNA

Not a microphone but amazing for electromagnetic field recordings! Perfect for close up and distance pick ups!

Rode NTG 5 Location Kit

This is my newest mono microphone for recording sound effects.

LOM USI PRO

Probably one of the best omni directional microphones on a budget! Jonas did an amazing job with these microphones!

LOM MiKRO USI PrO

Another great pair of microphone from Jonas! I use these microphones for incoqnito recordings!

Rode NT-SF1

My newest ambisonic microphone from Rode. Perfect with the Zoom F6.

Rycote NTG Super Blimp

I use this blimp with the Rode NTG 5 if I need to protect it from wind.

AKG C 411 Contact Microphone

A super tiny contact microphone! I used it together with Blu tack and it does an amazing job!

Mogami Gold XLR Cables

I choose Mogami Gold XLR cables to have a great connection between recorder and microphones

Lom Geofòn

Lom Geofòn is an incredible device to record "unworldly" sounds

Cinela Albert

Most powerful wind protection I ever had. Ambience of Iceland are all recorded with the Cinela Albert.

Ambient ASF2 MK2

By far the best hydrophone I currently use. Its pricey but worth it!

Ambient ASF1 MK2

If you love the quality of the Ambient ASF2 MK2 then I can tell you that ASF1 is another level of high end audio

Rycote BBG

The Rycote BBG for the Audio Technica 4025! Please check the correct diameter before purchasing.

Rycote BBG Windjammer

The Rycote BBG windjammer for the Rycote BBG and AT 4025.

Watson NP F770 Battery

Very powerful battery that I use for the Zoom F6.

Rycote Quick Connect

I use this suspension and windshieldkit for the Zoom H8.

GoalZero 36

I use this powerbank for the Zoom H8 and Zoom H8. But also for my iPhone and iPad.

Rycote PCS Quick Release

I use this to connect the Cinela Albert with the Manfrotto Nanopole.

SanDisk SD Card

I use SanDisk as my main SD cards for the Zoom F6, Zoom H8 and the Sony Cameras

Audio Technica ATH E50

My newest headphones that I use on the Camino to save space and weight.

Video gear and stabilization

Sony A7siii

We're filming our newest shorts and YT videos with this camera.

Sony A7III

This is our newest full-frame camera! We chose the A7III because of its amazing autofocus for the gimbal.

Sony ZV 1 Vlogging Kit

This is the camera I'm using while vlogging on the Camino.

Go Pro Hero 8

Our newest action camera from GoPro!

Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8

My favorite lens to be honest! High quality lens made by Zeiss!

Sony FE 35mm F1.8

The lightweight large aperture 35mm lens is perfect for handheld and/or using on a gimbal!

Zhiyun Weebill S

This gimbal is amazing with its compact design and ability to fly heavier rigs!

Sony FE 28mm f/2 Lens

I love this prime lens! I used to take pictures and for under $500 you get a great lens!

DJI Mavic Air

We bought this drone last year in Singapore and used it only 3 times! Maybe we used more often this year and next year!

Apple 13.3" MacBook Pro M1

This is my MacBook Pro M1. Editing sounds and videos is a breeze.

Apple 15.4in MacBook Pro Laptop

This is Libby's MacBook where she is editing all her videos!

Apple iPad Pro

Great Ipad and we used it mostly for reading, watching movies on the plane and for editing videos with the pen on the MacBook.

Peak Design Slide Lite Camera Strap

Great straps that you can attach to the camera and to the gimbal in a second!

Audio Technica ATH M30x

These are headphones that I use for field recording and editing the sounds! A great microphone for under $100!

Manfrotto Compact Advanced Aluminum 5-Section Tripod

Compact, lightweight, and fits easily in my audio backpack!

Manfrotto Carbon Nanopole

Perfect stand for the Cinela Albert. Super lightweight and great for traveling.

Novation Launchkey Mini MK3

I use this mini keyboard for sound design and having fun.

Joby Gorilla 5K

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit. Quidem, provident.

Gear, Travel Bags, Accessories

THE PRVKE SERIES BY WANDRD

Libby's brand new bag by Wandrd! Amazing quality with lifetime warranty! What you want more?

Lowepro ProTactic BP 450 AW II

This is my camera and video bag! I used it to carry my recorder and small microphone equipment!

Aqua Quest Mariner Backpack

I bought this pack only for the SAAM! I can carry this microphone with the XLR cables and the recorder without problems! I can't fit it in any other camera bag

Compression Packing Cubes for Travel

These the cubes that I use to keep my clothing tight!

Peak Design Packing Cube (Small)

We use this cube for undewear!

Peak Design Packing Cube (Medium)

Libby uses this pack for her clothing!

Peak Design Wash Pouch

We use this bag for all our skincare and make up!

K-Tek Bag For Zoom F6

This our bag for the Zoom F6 field recorder.

SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD

This is my newest SSD to backup and save my field recording files.

DISCLAIMER: This page contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we’ll receive a small commission. This helps supports our website/channel and allows us to continue to make free content for you. Thank you for the support!