most recent 30 from http://socialsounddesign.com 2013-05-25T11:41:45Z http://socialsounddesign.com/feeds/question/14073 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://socialsounddesign.com/questions/14073/car-tyre-surface-recording-without-engine-sound Membrans Sound Design 2012-05-25T21:03:39Z 2012-07-29T21:20:45Z

<p>Car tyre &amp; surfaces recording without engine sound. I want to record different surfaces in average speed (Gravel, tarmac, mud, water, sand, etc...). Any ideas ?</p>

http://socialsounddesign.com/questions/14073/car-tyre-surface-recording-without-engine-sound/14074#14074 Bit Depth 2012-05-25T21:26:55Z 2012-05-25T21:26:55Z

<p>My immediate answer would be to try and get access to an electric car - no engine noise and you can run them at fair speeds these days.</p>

http://socialsounddesign.com/questions/14073/car-tyre-surface-recording-without-engine-sound/14076#14076 tim prebble 2012-05-25T22:31:49Z 2012-05-25T22:31:49Z

<p>A few suggestions:</p> <ul> <li><p>find a downhill slope, so you can get up to speed, kill the motor and record steady state onboard sounds</p></li> <li><p>up &amp; stops are ok, just get up to speed &amp; turn off the motor</p></li> <li><p>aways are trickier, again a steep downhill slope may be the best way, even if you have to back up, get started a bit, kill the motor then slowly roll past recorders as gather speed from the slope</p></li> </ul> <p>One thing to be aware of: some vehicles, mine included, have power steering &amp; power assisted brakes. So when you turn off the motor your ability to steer and to stop is diminished. You will want a confident careful driver who is aware of this &amp; does some tests before pulling up close to a recordist. Safety first!</p>