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From sirens to birds
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Recordist's notes
The recording was captured with Zoom H1N internal mic in the courtyard of a school on a Sunday when it was closed, resulting in a subdued urban ambiance. It begins with the distant sound of sirens, which gradually transitions into the peaceful chirping of birds, accompanied by the slightly agitated cries of seagulls.
About the place
Riga is a city of about 742,572 people in Riga, Latvia. OttoAnna lists 34 field recordings from here.
Equipment mentioned: Zoom H1 / H1n. An entry-level stereo handheld recorder with fixed X/Y microphones – many people's first field recorder.
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Sources & credits
- “Bruninieku iela 24, Riga, LV-1001, Latvia - From sirens to birds” by d.shabashov – Public Domain Mark · radio aporee ::: maps via Internet Archive
- Reverse geocoding: GeoNames – CC BY 4.0