Field Recording Upgrade: Testing the Sonorous Objects SO.101 Stereo Rig (Wind Test & Setup Tour)

Описание: Welcome to the first look at my updated field recording setup.
I’ve been really happy with the visuals in my videos, but my ambient soundscapes were falling short. So, today I’m testing a completely new audio rig in real outdoor conditions, including some strong wind.

In this video, I walk through the entire setup and talk honestly about how it performs:

Gear used/discussed in this test:

-Sonorous Objects SO.101 stereo omni pair (similar to LOM and Clippy but built and available in US) ‪@sonorousobjectsnyc2006‬
-Rycote Softies (wind protection test in heavy gusts) ‪@RycoteUK‬
-Sound Devices 633 (main recorder and preamps) ‪@sounddev‬
-Lectrosonics LT/LR + Sanken COS-11D lav system ‪@lectrosonics‬
-Bubblebee Wind Killer ‪@bubblebeeindustries‬
-Tascam DR-40X (and why the built-in mics weren’t cutting it)
-Blackmagic Camera PCC 6k Pro (for video)

Topics Covered:

-Why my older DR-40X recordings were too noisy
-First impressions of the SO.101 omnis
-How the Softies handle direct wind
-Thoughts on future upgrades (Radius Mini Alto, Rycote BBG, etc.)
-Mounting options for an X-Y stereo configuration

Who This Video Is For:

-Field recordists
-Sound designers
-Nature/ambient audio recorders
-Filmmakers dialing in on-location sound
-Anyone curious about real-world mic & wind protection performance

This setup is already giving me much cleaner soundscapes—and I can’t wait to get it out again when the morning birds are singing. More tests coming soon!

Chapters:
0:00 — Why I Needed Better Soundscapes

0:49 — The DR-40X Limitations (Noise Issues)

1:24 — Today’s Lav Setup (Lectro + COS-11D)

1:58 — Wind Problems & First Impressions

2:06 — New Mics: Sonorous Objects SO.101 & SO.3

2:44 — Routing Everything Into the 633

2:55 — Wind Protection Talk (Softies, BBGs, Blimps)

3:55 — X-Y Mounting Solutions

4:24 — Cardioid vs Omni Outdoors

4:47 — Recorder Thoughts (DR-40X vs 633 Preamps)

5:11 — Loving the New Sound - Wrap-Up & Future Tests