Derek spends much of his time recording sounds of the natural world – from ants to elephants and everything in between, creating soundscapes or audio pictures of the environment and its inhabitants that can be shared by everyone. Hopefully they will make you think differently about only using your eyes to take in nature. Sometimes we just need a little help to rediscover the art of listening.

Using a microphone and amplifier, the natural sounds in our soundscapes are brought into a close and intimate range, exposing vivid detail that may be entirely new to you.

Birds, mammals, insects and amphibians all produce sounds. Some of them, like hippos, whales, fish and a variety of aquatic insects communicate under the water; or like elephants, even under the ground. Many of these sounds are at levels that we cannot hear, but with the use of specialised microphones it is possible to bring them into our audible range.

Extensive research has shown that listening to sound from the natural world can reduce the physical and psychological symptoms of stress.

Sound recording has not only brought us much pleasure but has also led to collaborations with zoos and institutions to create unique soundscapes for their specific needs. Contact us should you need a special soundscape.