Ultrasonic Recording For Sound Design
Reader Iftah Gabbai shared this video, Zooming In On Sound – An Ultrasonic Sound Exploration, which demonstrates how you can use ultrasonic recording to captures sounds that would other be hidden to human ears, and the use these sounds for sound design.
Gabbai covers tools and techniques, including choosing ultrasonic microphones and converters, and then demonstrates his workflow, based on a decade of experience with the process.
Topics covered:
00:00 – 02:36 Intro
02:36 – 07:41 Tools & Techniques
07:41 – 11:34 Metal
11:34 – 12:51 Wood
12:51 – 14:51 Glass
14:51 – 18:33 Birds
18:33 – 20:25 Bats
20:25 – 22:17 Nightscapes
22:17 – 23:35 Metro Ride
23:35 – 25:05 Sparkling Water
25:05 – 25:59 Outro
Watch the video and share your thoughts on it in the comments! If you’ve experienced ultrasonic recording, let us know about your approach, too!