Spring field recording in the Black Forest (Schwarzwald), Germany.
Dense mixed forest, sunny, minimal wind.
Captured for Nature Through the Microphone.
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Location & Date
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Black Forest / Görwihl - Baden-Württemberg, Germany – 19.4.2026 – 16:10–18:30
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GPS: 47.698138, 8.048664
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Recording Setup:
- Camera: Sony FX30 + Xeen 24mm
- Audio: Zoom H6 Studio, Rode NT4, XY-Kapseln, Rear XY
- Recording Mode: 32-bit float (field recording)
- Positions: Total, stream edge, waterfall close / mid distance
- Distance from main water source: variable (approx. 5–20 m depending on position)
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Weather / Environment:
- Temp: 13 °C
- Snow cover: /
- Wind: light to moderate, filtered by dense forest structure
- Light: Afternoon sunlight with partial shading from the canopy
- Humidity: High due to proximity to water
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Recording Notes / Observations:
- Strong water dominance at the Gumpen (main acoustic source)
- Continuous stream flow from Schwarzenbächle feeding system
- Clear spatial separation between front and rear microphone fields
- Natural reverb from rock basin and surrounding forest geometry
- Subtle forest ambience behind dominant water texture
- Stable acoustic environment without human interference
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Media / Links:
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Image gallery link
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YouTube link: https://youtu.be/Y0yNaB7IrlU
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Audio sample
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Notes
This recording represents a continuous real-world acoustic observation without music, narration or post-produced sound replacement.
All spatial impressions are derived from original field microphone positioning and natural environmental acoustics.