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Pylon Rain Sheep Shap

Westmorland and Furness, England, United Kingdom

A field recording by Justin Bennett made in Penrith, United Kingdom on 8 August 2024, in the afternoon. Soundscape: rain, wind and trains & stations.

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Pylon Rain Sheep Shap
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Recordist's notes

Trying to record the electrical discharges around the pylon, the rain suddenly got heavier. The sound of rain and the sound of the electricity are very similar, but occasionally the crackling comes through the rain. The drone at the end is mysterious. I thought it was wind in the wires, but actually there is no sign of that on the geofoon channel, so I think it was a train passing. 2x DPA 4060, Sanken Shotgun mic pointing at power lines, Geofoon on pylon. Now everything is slowly drying out at home.

Written by Justin Bennett on radio aporee ::: maps.

About the place

Penrith is a town of about 16,700 people in England, United Kingdom. OttoAnna lists 39 field recordings from here.

Equipment mentioned: DPA microphones. Danish miniature and measurement-grade microphones.

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