Found Sounds & Field Recordings

Have you ever heard of “found sounds” or “field recordings”? Found sounds and field recordings are sounds we capture from our environment, in various outdoor locations and everyday situations. As the name implies, these sounds are literally found and recorded, rather than generated artificially or synthetically.

Found sounds and field recordings bring an incredibly unique element to any recording project. They could be a simple sound effect, or an entire composition that captures the environment it was recorded from. They open up an array of possibilities when it comes to capturing an authentic sound.

The techniques used for properly recording found sounds and field recordings requires a great deal of preparation. As these sounds are found in nature or collectable in public places, it’s important to have a wide range of special equipment and accessories in order to capture a high-quality sound. It’s important to plan ahead and even to carry some basic equipment when going out and hunting for found sounds. When capturing the sound in the field, capture as many takes as possible, since it’s hard predicting the quality of the recording before hearing it back in the studio.

For sound designers and artists, this opens up a great opportunity to use found sounds and field recordings as part of their recordings. Found sounds and field recordings help bring out the realism and create a unique texture to a track. As our environment is changing quickly, it’s often hard to find unique sounds, which is why found sounds and field recordings are becoming increasingly popular among sound designers.

Found sounds and field recordings can be used in various types of media, from music production and sound design, to audio for film, motion graphics, and more. As sound designers, we’ve been able to explore and use these slices of sound as a tool to create something unique.

If you are interested in exploring the exciting world of found sounds and field recordings, don’t wait any longer and start collecting your very own set of sounds. You’ll be surprised by the results you can get and the impact they have on your audio production.