BTS – Winter Scape

During an exceptionally snowy winter, I had the unique opportunity to record sounds in a frigid mountain environment. This experience allowed me to test my surround sound recording system in extreme conditions, facing a series of unexpected challenges.

From the very first day of recording, I realized that my equipment would be put to the test. With a surround system not yet fully optimized for such conditions, every movement felt like an expedition. Equipped with snowshoes to navigate through the deep snow, I had to haul heavy equipment while battling against the cold and wind—a workout that certainly kept me warm !

Protecting the microphones was essential to ensure high-quality recordings in the face of these elements. Thankfully, the Rycote windshields held up against the gusts, allowing me to capture usable recordings even during fierce storms. At times, I sought shelter in the woods to reduce wind impact, yet I also had to contend with extreme temperatures that made recording even more challenging.

One of the major obstacles of these mountain recordings was cable management. In the cold temperatures, the cables stiffened, causing unwanted noise as they bumped against the tripod. Unfortunately, several recordings were spoiled by these intrusive sounds, but this experience taught me valuable lessons for future winter recording expeditions.