Whether you are exploring wildlife or urban soundscapes; or documenting real-world events; or you are a musician, researcher, or podcaster the detailed advice and information in this book will ensure you get effective results every time. Ideal for beginners, this book focuses on best practice with basic tools, such as budget recorders and mobile phones, and builds toward mastering professional techniques and equipment. This book also explores the fascinating history of field recording and the developments that have made field recording equipment and know-how accessible to everyone. Whether you are just starting out or looking to refine your craft, Field Recording will help you document environmental sound in extraordinary detail, and collect unique sonic materials for use in music or art projects. AUTHOR: Marcus Leadley is a field recordist, sound artist and academic. He teaches field recording and experimental sound at Goldsmiths, University of London where he is Head of the Electronic Music Studios and privately to adult learners through online classes and in-person field trips. Marcus has an M.Mus in Studio-Based Composition, a PhD in Sonic Art and over 40 years of practical field recording experience. 261 illustrations