Sound recording — update

Lance Benner

Tue, Mar 25, 2025 7:00 PM

Technology has advanced significantly in recent years, transforming the way bird sounds are recorded and shared. This webinar will provide updated insights and guidance for anyone interested in recording bird sounds using the latest technology.

Attendees will learn about advancements in recording techniques, the use of cell phones, cameras, and dedicated sound recorders, as well as external microphones, sound editing software, and uploading recordings to platforms like eBird and Xeno-Canto.

Lance Benner has been recording bird sounds since 2009, with his recordings featured in research papers, books, educational programs, smartphone apps, and sound recognition software development. He is a Planetary Scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, specializing in radar imaging of near-Earth asteroids.

For the best experience during the webinar, we recommend using headphones to fully appreciate the sounds Lance will share. We look forward to seeing you at this webinar!

The livestream can be found at our YouTube channel.