MUST HAVE EDC SLING BAG! TECH & FIELD RECORDING COMBINED?!

[@AaronS-personal]

I love to see how popular Libby and yourself have gotten! I love the EDC too. I've recently migrated from my chunky camera bag to a smaller sling bag and I thought I'd miss having the space (and especially a place to carry a tripod) but swapping to a lighter set up has been much better for most places I find myself.

[@DogAmongMen]

4000 Lumens - Right in the Face! Great band great album

[@keinpodcast4053]

What is the motto of the german scouts? "Allzeit bereit" (be prepared). So now you are officially the sound scout among the field recordists 🤠 and no sound can ever escape your recorder 🎤 Viele Grüße - Til 😀

[@FreeToUseSounds]

Ha Ha Ha!! - "FDJ"

[@sakonull]

The D100 is so good man I can't overstate how useful it is when you just need to record something

[@zanderglasgow]

Just a suggestion, (since you asked 🙂). You can't go wrong with a little knife - a Swiss army knife is what I carry in my EDC. It's come in handy quite a few times. And, even a basic little first aid kit can prove useful. I have a very small one with just a small roll of bandaids, very small scissors, a couple of alco-wipes, and a small tube of antihistamine insect sting/bite cream. Love your work, btw. 👍

[@FreeToUseSounds]

Hi Zander! Oh yes thats great but might get taken away during security check. We only travel with carry on bags and don't have check in luggage anymore.

[@RareFindsSoundDesign]

Love the KZ Earphones! They sound great and are so affordable too

[@m2m]

This is absolutely great. Your gear videos are always beyond awesome, even when they go beyond audio equipment!

[@FreeToUseSounds]

Thank you so much for your support and always watching! It means a lot!

[@Badprenex]

I admire your work and content regarding field recording and it has fascinated me! I would like your valuable help with something, so that you can guide me to make the right choice. I go to Techno Parties and I like to record the music, voices, the overall vibe of the party, and I would like a quality recorder that is also somewhat portable. It’s an environment with a lot of bass and it’s loud also. Would the ZOOM H5 be a good choice for me? Also, in the Zoom, can I adjust the gain on both the built-in microphones separately? Because on the Zoom H1n, you can't adjust the gain separately on each microphone so that I get the same levels on both. Any advice would be very helpful.

[@armandhammer2223]

What a great video. I find not having a good bag is the largest barrier for me wanting to go out field recording more frequently. I use a canvas messenger bag that is slow to access, gets in the way, and doesn't have defined compartments. This gives me a form to look for. Thanks

[@FreeToUseSounds]

Thank you so much for watching Armand!

[@MichaelJohnson-lc5fq]

Thanks for all the ideas and inspiration, Marcel. You two are doing great work

[@FreeToUseSounds]

Thank you for watching, Michael! We hope that you found this video informative and discovered some useful gear.

[@dag221]

I carry a Nitecore Tip flashlight on my keychain and it's easily the most used and best thing I've probably ever bought. It only has like 130 lumens on high but if you shine that in someone's face I can guarantee you they will be blinded/disoriented more than enough for you to gain an advantage in the situation. It's small and comfortable and easy to hold and use. It also has a clip that mounts to your cap and it's so small you don't even notice it. I have so many flashlights but this is the only one I buy again right away if I lose or break one of them. I also discovered earplugs a few years ago and have a pair in a small metal container attached to my keychain. They are very helpful when you need them and they aren't in the way when you don't. I never leave home without these two things so I guess they are considered EDC.

[@FreeToUseSounds]

Yes that's definitely EDC items :)

[@everestjourneykch]

I just subscribed to your channel. Am into city walk and I really need audio recorder that can help capture ambient sounds and give better studio quality to make the viewer feel like as if they are there with me live . For example some movies might not be too interesting but the audio quality, the sound can keep people watching. I really need your recommendation because am almost about to get the zoom h1n before I found your channel.

[@Radio_Zombie]

Nice kit :) I somehow prefer backpacks or my large old sling-messenger bag. I tried these smaller slings ... It doesn't click with me; for me I don't see the benefit over a small backpack. In case I'm in an area where I would be worried someone might steal something; I can wear the backpack in the front. Otherwise, lots of room, out of the way and comfortable.

[@FreeToUseSounds]

Hi Oliver! That's a valid point, as we all have different tastes and preferences. By the way, I also purchased a backpack, the Heimplanet Transline 34L. It's very lightweight, made of waterproof material, and I could always fit the sling bag inside it if needed. Feel free to check it out.

[@domTT]

Actually, do you have a recommendation of a good but light raincoat when traveling, that can be folded and stored in small backpack or sling bag. Thanks.

[@johngriffin641]

I can’t use the KZ for monitoring as I can’t hear the low frequencies so can’t tell if LF wind noise is ruining a recording. Not sure if it’s the product is faulty or my ear shape doesn’t work with this kind of device. Mids and highs sound clean and detailed but just zero bass

[@dandavis5611]

Marcel. Thanks for the suggestion of leaving the studio cans at home and getting the studio earphones for the field. Amazon had a nice pair for around $30 on sale. The sound is great. Keep up the good work. P.S. I have seen reviews on KZbin about the Zoom M3 much more positive without the problems you had with the other two.

[@FreeToUseSounds]

Studio Can:). Ha Ha I will remember that and thank you so much for watching Dan!

[@cryptotrader2779]

Nice. I heard about those KZ ZS10 earphones, I think from the Camera Conspiracies channel. He also said they were really great for the price. I may get some in future. Is that your main setup for 2023 ? No more Schoepps or Sennheiser, MixPre or F6 ? I could not blame you if you did. Carrying so much gear is a real pain. For the last month or so I have also only been using a sling bag with my F3, UsiPro, Earsight Nano mics, earphones, and a few spare batteries. That's it., Super quick and easy to use. Anyway, thanks Marcel ... and Libby too. Great to hear from you again.

[@FreeToUseSounds]

Yes, we love his channel too and his unbiased and honest feedback. As for the main kit, I purchased the Heimplanet Transit Line 34L bag, which allows me to bring along only the F6 and the VR microphone. Everything else, like the Schoeps and Sennheiser, goes into hibernation mode :) I have to keep everything under 8kg.

[@cryptotrader2779]

@@FreeToUseSounds OK, interesting. I remember you saying that you would use a much reduced kit in future. It makes sense with all the travelling you do. I feel the same way about carrying too much, so I'm fine now I have the F3. I don't really want anymore than that and my Usi and Earsight mics.

[@gokulv.k.2347]

Hello guys! could you please post a video on how to sell sound effects online? It would be of great help for budding sound recordists like us. Thank you!

[@RadioCamp]

Great video, thanks! Would also highly recommend the Nagra-SD as an everyday recorder. It's smaller than the Sony and sounds spectacular. They're no longer made, but worth looking around for.

[@FreeToUseSounds]

Wow! I just looked at it. Now I need to find a way to get one! Nagra is just high end!

[@christiannikodemus]

Super handy! Thanks so much!

[@FreeToUseSounds]

We're glad you liked it Christian!

[@TomKaszuba]

Absolutely fantastic video and information.

[@FreeToUseSounds]

Thank you Tom!

[@VOByRobbins]

Great EDC video Marcel, Very thoughtful choices indeed!! I'll check out that bag and headphones!! I'd love to know how Libby carries her camera gear, you should do one about her EDC as well!! Cheers, Michael

[@FreeToUseSounds]

Hi Michael! Thank you for watching! Libby hasn't decided on her sling bag yet. She got some choices. For photography we only bring the Ricoh and this one fits perfect in the bag. We also exchange the 16-35 G Master with a Sigma 18-50 to bring the weight down.

[@erbavetro8013]

Last year i paid about 20€ for the KZ ZSN Pro X and they sound very good for the price,but now i'm also curious to try those you are suggesting.

[@FreeToUseSounds]

I'd love to know your thoughts on them whenever you have them. I just love the way they fit in my ear, and I could even change the cable for a better one. It's always great when you can customize your gear to your liking!

[@눈따람-w5g]

I just got interested in field recording and so bought pcm-a10 for recorder. Now I am looking for headphones or earbuds. As you recommended kz zs 10 pro x, it's quite expensive on my budget. What do you think about kz zsn pro x which is also 25 ohm? Do they have a big differences?

[@FreeToUseSounds]

Hmm, I still use them but I just bought the Audio Technica 50s again but I use them for editing as well. Have you looked into the 20s from Audio Technica? I feel like having in ear microphones so close in the air, may be harmful overtime.

[@bigbluephoto]

Why did you stop using the wildtronics parabolic mic?

[@FreeToUseSounds]

As with all things, there comes a time when it's time to move on. I found myself outgrowing that gear, and it was time to level up. Furthermore, one of the channels started to fail, and the dish was taking up too much space in my luggage.

[@seeksac]

Love your video, we're both using the sea to summit, NB1000, and In Charge! Btw, it's Incharge X not Incharge 6 in 1.

[@FreeToUseSounds]

Hey, thanks for tuning in! And you're spot on, it's the InCharge X we're talking about. Rollings Square's website proudly mentioned that the InCharge X is the world's ONLY 6-in-1 charging cable with 100W. So nothing wrong with that.

[@seeksac]

You are correct. The first iteration of the product is called "InCharge 6" that's why when you said InCharge 6-in-1 that's what pop to mind. I was expecting you to say InCharge X 😅 Anyway, great content!

[@henreh99]

Hi, I just subscribed and loving your channel! I am a photographer/videographer and have a unique project I’d love some guidance or ideas with. I have an art project coming up during a total solar eclipse where I need to record outdoor ambient sounds over the duration around 10 mins. It will be birds, people, wind in trees etc and how those sounds change over the course of the eclipse/in reaction to it. It will probably be by the beach, lots of people around and their audible reactions. Probably static mounted on a stand. Capturing all the richness/immersiveness and variation of that environment in the best quality possible for a budget of less than $1000aud ideally. Been thinking a H6 or an F3, maybe xy setup or one of the zoom mic inserts? Anyone done anything similar? I’ll be filming on a couple of cameras too. I’ve been down the rabbit hole of field recording and finding it fascinating but also wary that I could easily spend way more than I should! 🤪

[@cobydegroot5129]

What are your thoughts on the PCM-D10? not sure if its as good as the 100.

[@FreeToUseSounds]

Hmm never used it.

[@XNEWSX]

Is that a purse?.. it’s European! (Seinfeld reference) heehee :) great video sir 😊

[@FreeToUseSounds]

"It's not a purse - its European! :) Ha Ha the Wallet! Big Seinfeld fans here!

[@orangeoxygen21]

Thank you so much!

[@FreeToUseSounds]

Thank you for watching!

[@SymaticStar]

Extra SD card and spare batteries ( just in case) Even though battery life is super long in this recorder as is recording times. :)

[@FreeToUseSounds]

Oh yes that is always a great idea! Another great feature with the D100 is that is has 32GB internal memory. Win Win :)

[@zachary5049]

it is a really cool setup, but the thing with earplugs is not that easy as you would think.. I also use in-earphones when I am field recording, cause it is just easier to carry them by side, and people don't pay so much attention to you when you have such a small headphones. But as I was talking with audiologist and phoniatrist, they said that it is very much dangerous for your hearing, to use such a device. It is because, our ears aren't meant to have anything inside them, in such a close distance. And secondly, the main purpose of ear auricle is being ignored. The external part of our ear, which is very important in receiving sound, gets avoided hence the sound goes directly at the eardrum. It causes a lot of problems in our today's generation. There have been a lot of studies shown that because of earplugs being so popular, the quality of hearing among young people is getting so much worse, faster and faster every year . Just speak to your audiologist guys, and then you will know that even if it is convenient to carry, they won't recommend you to use them for long periods of time.

[@FreeToUseSounds]

Thank you for sharing your concerns about using in-earphones for field recording. We agree that it's important to be mindful of our hearing and take appropriate precautions to protect it. While in-earphones can be a convenient option for carrying and using in the field, we also acknowledge that they may not be the best choice for everyone.

[@rfish2]

No batteries for the D100?

[@FreeToUseSounds]

I'm glad you asked. The batteries are inside the D100.

[@rfish2]

@@FreeToUseSounds just scooped up my own D100 from ebay. So excited to try it out. Have you tried using a shockmount?

[@FreeToUseSounds]

@@rfish2 Nice! Yes I have the Rycote shock mount back in the US and its definitely a good idea to have depending on how long you want to record hand held.

[@dominikhaering]

Sehr nette Tasche. Trage seit längerem die adidas Adventure Tasche. Vorher hatte ich eine von eastpak. Die Marke die du im Video zeigst kannte ich bisher nicht. Sieht aber auch ganz nett aus. Meine adidas sind komplett schwarz und haben an der Nordsee all meine Geräte vor Nässe und Sand geschützt. Da hat so manch Rucksack schlapp gemacht ;D. Ist das so krass bei euch mit der Sonne bzgl. des Sonnensticks? In Deutschland ist das ja aufgrund der langen grauen Monate nicht so das Thema. LG aus Wiesbaden

[@FreeToUseSounds]

Hey Dominik! Did you know that Heimplanet is a German company from Hamburg? They started with very thoughtful tents and have now expanded into bags and apparel. It's a really cool brand and I actually bought the Transit Line 34L from Heimplanet as well. In South East Asia, the sun is always strong, but it's recommended to wear sunscreen even on cloudy or overcast days. This is because harmful UV rays can still penetrate through the clouds and cause damage to the skin.

[@dominikhaering]

@@FreeToUseSounds uh nice, thx for the info. so it is more substainable to order directly from them as from amazon when i want one ^_^

[@alejandroma1]

Nice things you show, but I do not believe that its not sponsor why you show so much the brand of the bag???, I know that it's business and you have to earn money, yo do a great job and sound field recording I will prefer that you said that X brand gave me this and I will be using it and this are my thoughts. Thank you for your time and excellent work

[@FreeToUseSounds]

Hello Alejandro, Thank you so much for watching our videos over the past year. We just want to clear the air and let you know and others that nothing is sponsored. And if you don't believe us, we're happy to show you the receipts or you can contact Heimplanet Thailand! We found an online store that sells this product and we even showed up personally. We wouldn't even think about asking for sponsorship and would rather support small business owners. Together with the sling bag and the Heimplanet Translit Line 34L, we spent over $350. We appreciate that you like our filming style, but this is just our personal aesthetic and we wouldn't dare compromise it for a sponsored deal.

[@FreeToUseSounds]

Updated Comment: We added the receipt to our post: www.freetousesounds.com/best-edc-sling-bag-for-field-recording/ We hope we have cleared any doubts and that you will continue watching our videos. It is not only wrong to lie or withhold sponsorship deals, but it can also result in penalties from the FTC.

[@alejandroma1]

@@FreeToUseSounds thank you for your answer and its good to know that first you put your work before sponsors, keep doing what you love and those amazing videos, have a great day