The final part of the recording process for the sound walk to me to the sidewalks of our Behrend campus. After searching for a while, I found the best spot that I felt exemplified the outdoor sounds of the campus. This area was the benches set up outside the Hammermill Building at the science end of the campus.
I chose the benches because it was the perfect spot to pick up the 3 major outdoor sound categories. These categories are building noise, sounds of nature, and the sounds of students and faculty members walking around. This area did not disappoint. I timed it so I set up a few minutes before classes let out for the day so when I got there, there was no human sounds. During this time, I was able to pick up the sounds of the building's air conditioners running as well as the sound of the wind blowing through the branches on the trees. It was truly a serene moment. The serenity only lasted for a few minutes though because after the classes were let out, I was consumed with the sound of people holding their own conversations with one another. The sheer amount of people led to the jumbling of the voices that completely drowned out all other sounds.
This area, like the study lounge, had a great mix of sound. I was able to record great material that really added strength to my project. All in all this sound walk was a very rewarding experience and it gave me some great tools when it comes to separating and identifying individual sounds. I look forward to see what happens next.
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