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Greyhouse Coffee Co. – August 15th, 2009

The Media Collective — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 23:02:57 +0000

Today, while at Greyhouse, we decided to do a binaural recording, along with a time lapse video (known by us as a BTL). It’s great to see the hustle and the bustle around campus again. Enjoy!

Audio from the video below:
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Lafayette Farmers Market – August 8th, 2009

The Media Collective — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 18:43:50 +0000

This morning we decided to do some binaural recording the Farmers Market. We also recorded some time lapse video of people’s feet. There was also a great treat in the form of Danny Weiss blowing some early morning jazz into market air. It was a great way to start a Saturday.

Audio from the video below:
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Binaural Microphones Fixed!

The Media Collective — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 23:45:13 +0000

Ever since I started recording with my binaural microphones, I thought the quality was a little poor.

This weekend, something possessed me to make another set to see if the recordings could be better. I still had several WM-61A capsules from my original purchase, so I decided to give it a shot.

Here are two audio files. One was created using the old set, and the other using the new set. Both were recorded with the Zoom H2:

Old microphones (WARNING: Some crackles in the audio)

Download audio file (themediacollective.org-badbinaural.mp3)

New microphones

Download audio file (themediacollective.org-fixedbinaural.mp3)

Don’t forget to use headphones for the full effect. I apologize for the slight crackling on the old microphone recording. I think the connection had gone bad as well.

I’m not sure as to what caused the difference—soldering? Bad capsules? I’m just happy the result is much better!

Death by Consumerism; Abated and Asphyxiated for Low Prices

The Media Collective — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 21:46:18 +0000

Today we found a binaural recording in our inbox. It was made minutes before the 34-year-old, Long Island, NY Wal-Mart employee was trampled to death this past Friday. The conversations that took place were very interesting. Listen and experience it for yourself.

Download audio file (themediacollective.org-walmarttrample.mp3)

This audio, like others in the binaural family, is best experienced with headphones.

Standing by the Wal-Mart Movie Stand

The Media Collective — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:15:45 +0000

It’s October 29th and Halloween is in the air. Take a listen to some of the passing conversations near the movie stand at Wal-Mart.

Download audio file (10-29-2008-walmartmoviestand.mp3)

The Importance of Coming Home

The Media Collective — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 04:00:46 +0000

We finally finished our binaural microphones, so we had to go out and record something. These cuts are from the Chauncey-Village area on October 26h, 2008, the Saturday of Homecoming that year.

To get the full effect of these recordings, please listen with a pair of headphones.

Walking Passed the Bars (9:03)
Download audio file (10-25-2008-walkaroundbars.mp3)
I stroll by The Egyptian Cafe, Harry’s Chocolate Shop, Brothers, Where Else?, Jake’s, The Wabash Yacht Club, Hookah!

Walk Through Jakes (3:51)
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My setup gets caught on the back of a guy’s shirt. Almost ripped the gear out of my hands.

Sitting on a Bench (5:18)
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I sit on a bench, taking in the crisp night air.