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Cascata de Pincães: Waterfall, People Talking (2)

Cabril, Montalegre, Vila Real, 5470-013, Portugal

A 7-minute field recording by Tiago CarvE made in Cabeceiras de Basto, Portugal on 11 August 2025, in the afternoon. Soundscape: rivers, streams & waterfalls and crowds & voices.

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Cascata de Pincães: Waterfall, People Talking (2)
6:56Public Domain Markby Tiago CarvEInternet Archive
6:56
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Recordist's notes

Recording of a soundscape at Cascata de Pincães. This is a second take of the same location and sounds. The primary sound elements are the waterfall and the sounds of people enjoying the water and talking. Recorded in stereo using a Tascam DR-05.

Written by Tiago CarvE on radio aporee ::: maps.

About the place

Cabeceiras de Basto is a town of about 16,710 people in Braga, Portugal. OttoAnna lists 6 field recordings from here.

Equipment mentioned: Tascam DR-05. A budget handheld with omnidirectional stereo microphones.

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