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Sound Mind Heavy Industry sound effects library is a massive collection of over 600 sound files of unique and hard to access machines and industrial ambiences, recorded both interior and exterior. To create this 45+ GB pack we went underground and climbed on constructions, we have been in very hot, humid and smelly places, wearing funky protective clothing, helmets and glasses. You will find large, heavy machines sou

Some time ago I was invited to become consultant of Museum of Municipal Engineering in Krakow for international project Work with Sounds. The aim of the project is to record and share (!) sounds of professions and industrial soundscapes passing away. It unites six museums of technology from EU. What a fantastic idea. I am so happy that people start considering sound as a heritage. And what is even more exciting for u

Some time ago a friend recommended me to buy online secondhand Sennheiser MKH 815T. This mic is very old, they were built in the 70s, so I wasn’t expecting much. I had no long shotgun mic before, it was cheap (especially comparing to its successor MKH 70), so I though it might be fine sometimes. It needs additional power converter (it’s powered by 12V) and DIN to XLR cable. How was I surprised comparing i

Recently I went to the flea market to search for something that makes noises. Intersting noises, with potential to use as a source in sound design. I had nothing specific in mind, it just had to sound interesting. Last time I bought Toy Piano and a Zither.   This time I found many vintage film cameras. The one I chose was in great condition and looked pitch perfect – it’s 8mm Revere Eight Camera. Bac

Sumer is over, so this is the last post of my summer vacations field recordings. I was invited to took part in documenting art performance in public space by Mateusz Choróbski, during which planes passed 200 meters above the main street in city Łodź in central Poland. I got permission to get to the top of the highest building on the street to record it. As I was afraid, of course HVAC units were a problem, but I mana

At first, sorry for long break on the blog. I had summer vacation first and after returning many things/projects needed my attention. In August, I spent two weeks in beautiful places, having recording kit with me of course. There is no better place to rest for me, than close to the nature. So we decided to go to the mountains. I learn, that being involved sound editor, every year my listening abilities evolves. I am