OUR GEAR

sound + video equipment

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 4 sections: field recording devices. microphones, accessories, and camera audio, camera equipment.

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FIELD RECORDING DEVICES

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 new recording devices to our ever growing gear family.

SOUND DEVICES MIXPRE 6II

My newest field recorder from Sound Devices that I mainly use DMS recordings.

ZOOM F6

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

TASCAM X8

While this product is flawed in some ways, I still use it because it's the only 192kHz 32bit handheld recorder on the market!

ZOOM F3

Our smallest and newest 32bit recording device!

ZOOM H3 VR

A compact way to record in ambisonic!

ZOOM H1n

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

MICROPHONES & MORE

Over the years, we’ve loved trying out new ways to record our surroundings. Some of these methods require unique microphones, hydrophones, and antennas! Take a look at the current gear we’re toting around the world with!

RYCOTE CYCLONE DMS KIT

A windshield system like no other!

SCHOEPS CCM4

For our DMS setup we use 2 CCM 4 miniature cardioid microphones.

SCHOEPS CCM8

In addition to the 2 CCM 4 mics, our DMS set up has this miniature figure-eight microphone.

Rode SoundField NT-SF1 Ambisonic Microphone

RODE NT-SF1

For our ambisonic recordings we use this all in one mic setup which is perfect when paired with the Zoom F6.

AKG C 411 CONTACT MICROPHONE

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

DPA MICROPHONES 4060

We love using 2 DPA Microphones d-screet CORE 4060s for our steatlh recording setup!

DPA 4560

We can't believe the audio quality from these binaural microphones! Perfect for a discrete recording setup!

SENNHEISER MKH 8040

We use this Sennheiser MKH 8040 Stereo Pair for our ORTF setup with the Cinela Albert.

CINELA ALBERT

The most powerful wind protection I ever had. All the ambience in Iceland were all recorded with the Cinela Albert.

AUDIO TECHNICA 4025

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

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.

RODE WIRELESS GO II

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

KORG CM-300

This is by far our least expensive audio gear! We can't recommend it enough!

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

AMBIENT ASF2 MK2

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

PRIEZOR ANTENNA

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

LOM GEOFÓN

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

AUDIO ACCESSORIES

These accessories below have been real game changers for us! Not only to they make our field recording sessions easier, but they also save us time when we’re needing to record quickly!

LOWEPRO PROTACTIC 450 AW II

Marcel has been using this backpack to carry all the audio gear for over 3 years!

MANFROTTO CARBON NANOPOLE

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

RYCOTE PCS-BOOM CONNECTOR

We use this MUST HAVE accessory quickly interchange the Cinela Albert and DMS setup with the Manfrotto Nanopole.

AUDIO TECHNICA ATH M30x

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

JOBY GORILLA 5K

A perfect handy stabilization for the Zoom H1n and Tascam X8!

K-TEK STINGRAY FOR ZOOM F6

In our opinion, this is the best bag to carry the Zoom F6.

ANKER POWERCORE III ELITE 26K

Every time I need to power up the Sound Devices MixPre 6II or Zoom F6, I reach for this incredible powerbank.

JOBY TELEPOD 325

Originally we bought this for our vlogging setup, however I've been using more often for our handy recorders. Since it can extend, it's fun for walking recordings.

K-TEK STINGRAY FOR MIXPRE6

Whenever I go out for a recording session, my Sound Devices MixPre6 II is protected with this K-Tek bag.

CAMERA GEAR

This is all the gear we’re currently using to create our YouTube videos, Instagram Reels, and shooting street photos!

SONY A7IV

This is our newest full-frame camera! We upgraded to the newest model to get 60p in 4K!

LEICA Q2

For street photography we decided to splurge and buy Libby's dream camera!

SONY ZV-1

While were out vlogging for our YouTube channel, we use the Sony ZV-1 for talk shots and quick reactions!

SONY FE 35mm F1.8

Our most used lens by far! With the A7IV its a great setup for cinematic videos!

SONY G MASTER 16-35mm

Our go to wide angle lens! Perfect for our walking videos.

ZEISS BATIS 85mm F1.8

Great for photography!

GOPRO HERO 8

We use this for counting on the car and for underwater shots.

DJI MINI2

Seriously, what else could you ask for in a drone?! Incredibly compact with stunning 4K footage!

ULANZI WL-1 ZV1 18mm

While we love the Sony ZV-1, its main drawback is that the lens isn't very wide. That's why we attached this extender to it to make it an 18mm!

IPHONE 13 MINI

We use this for all our reels and misc b-roll shots!

PEAK DESIGN CAMERA STRAP

We love the Peak Design quick release strap system!

PEAK DESIGN TRIPOD

The setup is so easy. However, it's pricy and heavy!

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A LITTLE
ABOUT US

Who would have thought a handy sound recorder in Cambodia would lead us here?

Hi there we’re Marcel and Libby and every sound on this site has been recorded by us. For nearly 7 years, we’ve been traveling around the world recording unique sounds for others to use!

If you’re curious and want to learn more about our journey traveling full-time as sound recordists you can read on here or on CNN Travel.