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[@FreeToUseSounds]

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[@pmishraofficial]

06:05 - Really great to see the UCS breakdown example to help more people become aware of it, and maybe plan their sound libraries better. Fun video about the mic set ups. This really is a very cautious job. The amount of preparation and planning that goes into it is just brilliant!

[@oh2hqe]

It’s not just gears, it’s location and timing and company with all together make great things as result.

[@lewisdetmer]

I've watched that video over and over again, maybe 60 times in a week. The vibe in that one is strong, you are transmitting so much passion. I wish there were much longer format videos with train like that one ❤

[@FreeToUseSounds]

Wow! 60 times??

[@lewisdetmer]

At least. I'm glad i've discovered your channel.

[@VOByRobbins]

Don't forget you have apps to control the sound devices and Tascam (when you get the BT adapter for the X8) so you don't have to run around!! -- awesome, the DMS set up is just sublime how dynamic and beefy it sounds -- love this!!! so cool you two!!

[@enginestudio9347]

My favorites were the description of the line between success and failure, and hearing the environment that allows me to visualize a space even if my eyes were closed. And Libby, great editing and use of cropping to highlight the sound. Chin Chin!

[@kjvisual7]

I forgot how naturally loud some places can be. The ambient sounds at the train station are immersive and detailed.

[@alanc6752]

The best chance for a Thai train to be on time is at the origin station it departs from. After that they will be late by mins or hours! Also very slow and very cheap, a great way to travel around Thailand if you have the time.

[@kjvisual7]

The sounds that the Ambisonic mic picked up was quite unique. I could easily imagine it as some sort of epic sci-fi sound. The way the low frequencies fade in, followed by high frequency contrast all with musicality, 😁 wow.

[@flomeli]

Wow I thought the same thing! That tunnel and the rumbling would make for some great “decayed future” sounds.

[@cryptotrader2779]

Loved that. So cool. It was great that you used so many mics. I loved the dark and spooky sounds you got when it entered and moved through the tunnel. Very enjoyable video as always. Hope you are both well.

[@robvisualstreetphotography]

Interesting how good the small H1N sounds compared to the larger setup.

[@kjvisual7]

Seems like the roosters were protecting the praying area. Such a distinctive sound. Makes me wonder if the roosters were trained or if they intuitively protect.

[@thanawatkeawwiroon6358]

Wow ,for Tachomphu White Bridge, at the evening; There are 2 trains at 18.00 and 19.00. And you will get the sound of 2 locomotives coupling and they are speeding up the engine to Khuntan which is on high mount.

[@tedted2138]

Loved it. You were more yourselves again

[@oh2hqe]

Absolutely fantastic

[@petertlocke]

I love the Schoeps DMS, the Rode NT-SF1 ambisonic, and the Tascam results...but I think we have to give a big cheer for the very good results captured by the humble Zoom H1N (it is a great backup!). This new series is very entertaining and informative. The BTS style shows just how many obstacles there are to overcome when making quality recordings.

[@grady4757]

You all are awesome. So glad I found your unique channel.

[@FreeToUseSounds]

Thanks, Grady! We're happy you enjoy what we're up to!! :)

[@milankucera7304]

Wow your videos are getting better and better! Congrats and keep it on.

[@emersonsea73]

Wow. I love the video. Beautiful images captured by Libby and incredible sounds by Marcel. Lovely. Hugs both of you.

[@kjvisual7]

Wow you seemed to be encouraging and welcoming people into the business. I'm interested. I don't have much, but what I have is truly enough to get started. Hahaha I only have 3 mics! Sony 77b, Octavia MK 12, & Rode NTK. The NTK has a power supply, so the portable AC battery I got for Christmas now became more useful 😁. So thanks for the encouragement, I should start having fun.

[@zootook3422]

I think you really found a good program format in this video. Amazingly good footage!

[@mynkao]

very interesting content and entertaining video. love to see the behind the scene that you guys do. I have bought the full pack, it's awesome. the train's sound is exactly what I look for (in order to complete the ones in the full pack). can't wait to see the sounds of this video in the full pack!

[@FreeToUseSounds]

Thank you so much and yes we updating the AIOB with these sounds as well.

[@ReedChenMalta]

Your operation in front of the tunnel is like a scrambling soldier installing explosives and preparing to blow up the train.😂😂😂

[@anomalousaudiofx]

😁 I was thinking the same thing - glad you didn't get in trouble for that!

[@ReedChenMalta]

@@anomalousaudiofx 😂😂😂

[@TheEarlyLearningProgram]

amazing... love it... quality improving..

[@davidmultimedia2024]

I really really dig the animated black bars when you ''show'' the sounds. I discovered your channel after watching your video on the MKE 440 (which I just bought for a new type of filmmaking I'm doing), and really liked you guys. Subscribed! :)

[@andrewj10]

loving the behind the scenes insights.

[@anomalousaudiofx]

Awesome visuals, Libby! WOW!

[@linusspielberger6775]

I like your last videos a lot, I mean I love all your videos but the new ones are just so real, a lot of fun to watch and you also learn something.. it couldn't be better!!

[@dag221]

I hate to sound needy or high maintenance but I think it would be super useful to know what your settings are on the recording samples you give. The gain levels at absolute minimum would be super useful to me and probably others. I'm learning as I go and often wonder if/when I should be lowering my gain in certain situations and with certain equipment. Your gain setting on the Mix Pre and Schoeps setup would be a super helpful thing to know. This is a fantastic video and reminds me of myself running around trying to turn on microphones and multiple cameras all by myself on location. Even worse now that I just got a drone. Keep up the great work. Also I still don't understand how you use metadata on your sound files. Can you search metadata tags on spreadsheets or is there specific software you use? I will go back and watch your earlier videos on this topic again to see if I can find this info but if you wanted to create a 'for dummies' version of this question with answers then that would be just about my speed. Looking forward to the next video!

[@fd1053]

DMS was very cool!

[@jakobthiesen]

Really happy to see you have embraced UCS!

[@FreeToUseSounds]

Hi Jakob! Yeah I started early own with it but I'm not following to 100 percent because I like having the keywords in the filename. But the subcategory and main category CAT ID folder structure is really cool.

[@marcelchaloupka]

Great video Marcel, now I get the why in the classification system such as the geo location. On that would you also include the town, village etc?

[@aitakethewheel]

Great to see you guys recording!

[@AllenCavedo]

I’m a production sound mixer so I am very interested in the sounds you record. But I must say the video quality Libby and you get and the editing of the show and the music is so beautiful and stunning that the sound is sort of secondary to me 😀. I think with only small changes you could sell these videos to The Travel Channel or Discovery Channel. Regarding the train sound, the train is remarkably quiet seems to me, I’m used to a huge blast of sound from American trains. This train is rather more civilized by comparison. I thought I heard clipping from the Geophon track.

[@FreeToUseSounds]

Thanks for the kind comments 😀. We're glad you enjoyed the video and that you found our channel!

[@babalkp]

Wow, awesome video and mic placement, fantastic video and great 👍 information ℹ️ You guys are amazing, keep rocking

[@marwarvo]

Thanks Libby & Marcel, this is very inspirational :)

[@kjvisual7]

The room at the train station 🤯 really! Would you say the sound your lavaliere mic pi ked up was similar to what you could naturally hear? The DMS practically picks up everything. And with shocking detail.

[@benjaminbong]

Well that was an exciting video! Some action there 😊

[@nagchumpalot]

Really great! I'm learning a lot from these videos. I´m preparing to make a sound recording trip very soon so this is helpful. Question please.. I´m about to buy the Tascam X8 but can't find any wind jammer options, what are you using on yours?. Once again, nice work! you guys make an awesome team.

[@eprohoda]

what'up-myy dear. very beautiful footage~😎

[@ZhurbaV]

What do you think about stereo pair of DPA 4097? I really love the size of it. This is a micro shotgun microphone. There is no matched stereo pair but what do you think about couple unmatched microphones? Can it be good for field recordings with some 32 bit recorder?

[@rafamonllor4763]

Otro video fantástico de Marcel y Libby

[@MollyFresh]

Do you have a video that kind of describes what is adequate for a sound library? :) For example: How long should it be? How many files should be in there. I'd like to see one of the sound libraries you did in a day and what was in it so I have an idea, for example for all house sounds, could that be a sound library?

[@bobcat6653]

I love these videos!

[@FreeToUseSounds]

Ahhh thank you sooo much!

[@garylake9258]

Great video Marcel. How did you set the levels without monitoring with headphones, considering you were going from ambient to train whistles without clipping?

[@fd1053]

32 bit enables you to change levels in post

[@Sonoquilibrium]

I am curious in the Tunnel, what was the level of dBs, particular with contact mic attached to railroad? I have the Audio Technica BP4025, which is a mic able to record till 145dB without distortion! Where is possible to hear just the recordings from the tunnel?

[@VijayRagavaa]

Lovely ❤️

[@eyestalk]

Fantastic video!

[@FreeToUseSounds]

Thank you very much!

[@tomdagone1844]

fantastic. !

[@BenMilford]

Sweet!

[@ouvi]

how do you like the Tascam x8 in comparison to the Sony D100 ? A used Sony d100 goes for about $1,000 , so a Tascam x8 makes a bit more sense economically speaking.

[@astralaudio101]

Hello, I really enjoyed this video. Your explanation was very helpful and the location was awesome.. Great quality sounds as always.. Must be great to travel and record.. kindest thoughts

[@FreeToUseSounds]

Glad you enjoyed it! :) We see you in the next video!

[@super_slo]

Regrets about going with the tascam x8 or have you become comfortable/satisfied with it over time? I'd REALLY love to see an updated h5 or h6 with guts from the f3/f6, and a decent screen for watching levels. Like the h6 screen but on a swivel would be fantastic. Anyway, I'm in the market for my first recorder and you make a solid case for the f6 and the h1n. As a complete novice, the 32 bit safety net feels awfully attractive, and the ambisonic capability is awesome, but that's a huge investment up front (f6 plus mics, plus ambisonic mic). The x8 is also really attractive. My needs are spoken word for video and voiceover, some singing, and I'd LOVE to try what you do with capturing some ambient sound. I imagine the h1n is probably not ideal for capturing vocal tracks, so I'm looking real hard at the f6 and the x8. The case you make repeatedly about the ease and speed with the handy recorders is pretty strong. Thank you so much for your channel and knowledge, you guys are amazing and your production quality is truly top notch.

[@super_slo]

Well, I pulled the trigger on the tascam!

[@FreeToUseSounds]

Hi! Just saw your comment and to be honest whenever Zoom brings out a 32 bit handheld recorder, I switch back right away and would stop using it.

[@verlorenerjunge5921]

so much passion. sadly youtube is ruled by 13 year old customers lol. keep going guys

[@TomKaszuba]

Superb.

[@FreeToUseSounds]

Thank you Tom!!

[@nunodeazevedo]

Supa cool

[@digimonk3542]

If lower position or angle of DMS, the train will sound more powerful and specific.

[@Promikes]

Can you please make a video, how you can connect Tascam x8 to macbook pro m1 in any software, because i dont know why, but i really cant - dont see it

[@TheTranshallow]

cool shit love it man,

[@longshotasmr]

You guys are the best :) electric

[@shabbagadoosh]

I see you're using the mix-pre 6 with a power bank. I have a very similar setup however the mix-pre has major stability trouble when recording multitrack with usb power. How have you solved this?

[@FreeToUseSounds]

I use a USB-C to USB-C cable. That works most of the time. I also made a video about it

[@shabbagadoosh]

@@FreeToUseSounds thank you that’s very handy to know!

[@kjvisual7]

OMG you video title has a new meaning to me now. I am seriously starting to consider this low overhead business. If you don't mind I will send you an Instagram DM.

[@propylaeen]

Copyright strikes are poisonous! There urgently needs to be something comparable to the freedom of panorama when creating film and photo recordings.

[@Promikes]

please can you help me, how to use Roland Cs-10em with Tascam Portacapture x8... i dont get it... i am connecting it to 1 channel, check Stereo - and sound in recording only in 1 channel so... how can i monitor and record in stereo? like if i had 1 mic input instead of using 1 channel, thank you in advance

[@FreeToUseSounds]

Ah yes this is a bummer. Right now there is no direct way to use these microphones with this recorder. I mentioned it in one of the previous videos.

[@Promikes]

@@FreeToUseSounds oh my god)) now I am disappointed that I choose it, it's great but mate....zoom is more swiss-knife for average, this recorder I think is way better for professionals like you, but overall... :( So I can't even use my Deity w.lav pro with it?

[@Promikes]

@@FreeToUseSounds is there any way that Tascam will and can fix this with firmware? or impossible?

[@soundcatcher9088]

Go to indonesia you will get more subscriber and more unique sound for sure (gamelan, angklung, kolintang, sasando, volcano erruption ettc)

[@ssa9382]

Tascam doesn't sound good. I think scheops, ambio and then h1n were really good, with scheops being the best.

[@digimonk3542]

It sounds very Schoeps. MixPre loses lot of details :-)