Field Recording – Zach Poff

Mic Windscreen Comparisons

Test results and subjective comparisons of (mostly inexpensive) microphone windscreens, along with some DIY info.

My review of four hydrophones, with in-depth sound samples and spectrographs.

Some tips for field recordists who are looking for a professional hydrophone. Includes a table of available hydrophones and their specs.

A 3D-printed tripod mounting adapter for Rode “lyre” microphone shockmounts.

A reliable and simple shockmount for the Zoom H1n audio recorder (and probably other small handheld recorders).

3D-printable accessories for the Zoom H2n audio recorder.

A collaboratively-developed bat detector based on a Teensy microcontroller and MEMS microphone capsule.

I’ve been testing a few XLR to 3.5mm adapters that contain a circuit to convert 12-48v phantom power to low-voltage “plug-in power”.

These files are my attempt to make a compact “blimp” style windscreen for the excellent Audio Technica BP4025 Stereo Microphone. … + More

Documentation of my experiments using inexpensive microphone capsules to record ultrasound signals.

My impressions, tips & tricks regarding the Sound Devices MixPre-6 recorder.

My step-by-step guide to DIY contact microphones: Cheap, simple & durable.