field recording, equipment 

I just got back from a jungle sound recording expedition to Costa Rica where I had ample opportunity to test my kit in extreme conditions. My microphones and recorders were exposed to long days in very hot temperatures and crazy humidity, and to a few attacks from several ant species. What was affected and which gear survived? Read on to find out.

I started to take field recording seriously some 10 years ago, and I’ve never pampered my equipment. I had recorders freeze, I dropped microphones in water, I drowned dozens of lavs, I smoked mics and blimps over an active volcano - just to name a few of the crazy adventures my kit has been through. If I worked in a studio, I could afford to be overprotective of my equipment, but the kind of work I do simply doesn’t allow for it.

I have to mention I’m in the fortunate position where I can afford to lose equipment. I have a generous kit budget and I also get free stuff from manufacturers, so I may be biased towards putting my kit through more risk than your average sound recordist. Please don’t try to replicate these situations unless you’re prepared to lose your equipment. 

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