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A parabolic "potabolic" microphone being used to record birdsong
A parabolic "potabolic" microphone being used to record birdsong

Photo: Mike Challis

A parabolic "potabolic" microphone built during the workshop

Photo: Mike Challis

Microphone building and sound recording workshop for adults

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Make a microphone to record the sounds of the marshes! Create, record out on the reserve, take your microphone home at the end of the day.

Event details

Meeting point

Visitor Centre

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Date

Time
10:00am - 4:00pm
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About the event

Experienced sound recordist and technician, Mike Challis, is running this adult workshop to build "Potabolic" Microphones - windproof, parabolic microphones to use with your sound recorder, camera, or phone to make outdoor audio recordings.

We will take these microphones out on the reserve to record birdsong, they will enable wind-noise-free recordings in all but the windiest situations. The microphone will be yours to keep.

Mike will also have his high-end recording equipment available for hands-on experience and to compare the quality of each.

For full event terms and conditions visit: www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/eventinfo

Booking

Price

£20 per microphone

Tickets for this event are being subsidised by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Suitable for

Adults, Experts, Beginners

Know before you go

Dogs

On a lead

A Public Space Protection Order requires dogs to be kept on leads.

Mobility

There will be some walking on the paths of the nature reserve during this workshop to test out the microphones built.

Wheelchair access

Yes

What to bring

Bring a sound recording device, such as a mobile phone. You will be asked what you are bringing when signing up to the event so we can ensure we have the correct equipment ready.

Bring clothing suitable for walking outdoors in changeable weather conditions and stout walking shoes. The first part of this workshop will be indoors, followed by a walk outdoors.

Feel free to bring a packed lunch and snacks. There will be an opportunity to pre-order and pay for lunch from the Visitor Centre café if preferred. Tea and coffee will be provided throughout the day, plus the café is open.

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Facilities

Toilets
Shop
Cafe/refreshments
Picnic area
Accessible toilet
Baby changing facilities
Electric car charging point
Disabled parking
Accessible trails

Contact us

Carlton Marshes Visitor Centre
Contact number: 01502 359480
Contact email: carlton.engagement@suffolkwildlifetrust.org