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a test of my hydrophones carried out by Gregory Ovenden (thanks !)Testing two different hydrophones constructed by Jez Riley French.Left channel is the new D Series, and Right channel is it's...

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firstly, some of my c-series contact mics are currently on use on the tour by Icelandic group, Sigur Ros.also, here's a video of a performance by David Ikard, using some of my d-series hydrophones...

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new series on Channel 4 - sound by Chris Watson using JrF c-series contact mics to listen in on the internal sounds of various animal & insect...

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Sigur Ros are currently on their world tour & using JrF c-series contact mics - here's a video their percussionist has just sent me showing / hearing them in use ! 

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Article 15

a selection of recordings made by various recordists using JrF contact microphones, hydrophones and coils:

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Article 14

valued customers (past, present & future !),here in the UK, the good old british post office have decided in their wisdom that with all the pressures on individuals & small businesses that the...

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I'm now able to supply those great DPA mics to UK customers including the worlds best omni-directional mics:SMK4060 kit with mounts, xlr adaptors etc.SMK4060 Stereo Mic Kit w. 4060The SMK4060 Stereo...

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also now available to read online:http://www.musictech.net/2013/02/recording-the-natural-world/article on Chris Watson in the December 2012 issue of Music Tech magazine, in which he mentions &...

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Article 11

recently the artists Sebastiane Hegarty and Dr. Simon Park attempted to dissolve one of my hydrophones in sulphuric acid - an experiment that not only resulted in some interesting sounds but also in...

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Article 10

'In the Field'an essential book on the art of field recording, featuring interviews with myself & lots of other good folks....£12 + postageto order - see ordering page

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Article 9

two archive releases featuring tracks recorded with JrF c-series contact mics:a quiet position | emplacement by jez riley frenchchurch flower stand # 4 by jez riley french

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Article 8

as most of you will know, I use the hydrophones & contact mics I make myself in pieces for album releases of field recording work, installation, performance, film, tv & radio. If you'd like to...

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Article 7

induction coil pick-up available now.£15 (uk) / £18 (rest of world) - with mini-jack (pre-fitted)£18 (uk) / £20 (rest of world) - with 1/4 inch jack (fitted)to order please visit the ordering pagefor...

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contact microphones by JrF

£25 (uk) / £28 (rest of world)to order please visit the ordering pageI’m well known for my work with this method of field recording and sound capture so you can trust that these mics are able to...

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hydrophones by JrF

£50 (uk) / £55 (rest of world)to order please visit the ordering pageAs an experienced field recordist / artist / composer I have used this design to make recordings, in gallery installations and when...

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d-series hydrophones

D-SERIES hydrophones£60 (uk) / £65 (rest of world)to order please visit the ordering pagea step up from the basic JrF hydrophones - features:.higher spec, low noise, flexible specially designed cable....

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c-series contact microphones

C-SERIES pro contact microphoneslatest addition to the JrF range£35 (uk) / £40 (rest of world)to order please visit the ordering pagean unprocessed field recording of the external staircase at the...

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pleased to say that some of my c-series contact mics, d-series hydrophones and coil pick ups have been used for the sound design of these recent films (as well as many more):'The Theory of...

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publishing imprintas previously announced in early 2014 we (myself and my daughter) are expanding into the world of book / zine publishing. ‘I do not want to publish coffee-table books. I don’t drink...

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(updated march 2016)ordering - please read carefullydispatch times vary - I build these mics by hand and at certain times, due to demand or my own activities, there can be a few weeks between ordering...

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JrF contact mics & hydrophones - built specially for the acoustic garden display at this years Chelsea Flower show, in collaboration with the Peter Eustance, Papworth Trust & Evelyn...

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well, I have to see I do feel rather chuffed that JrF hydrophones are being used on Planet Earth II with Attenborough and have been used to identify & record, for the first time, a new species of...

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ordering - please read carefullyhttps://jezrileyfrench.co.uk/ordering-page.phpIMPORTANTplease read carefully1) please insure you select the correct postage option from the drop down menu on each item2)...

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 NOVEMBER 2022PLEASE NOTE; this blog is no longer updated. My main website can be found at the link below & there's a further link there for JrF contact mics, hydrophones, coils and other recording...

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