Sound Diary

Guides, case studies and field notes — how to record, create and install better sound.

28 June 2026 · AI · realtime · trends

AI in Audio 2026: What's Hype and What Already Works

Generative SFX, spatial upmixing, realtime adaptation to space. A sober overview of AI tools for sound people — from practice, not marketing.

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15 June 2026 · sfx · licences · field recording

Where to Legally Download Sound Effects and How to Read Licences

Freesound, A Sound Effect, commercial libraries — and what exactly you may do with CC0, CC-BY and royalty-free sounds. A practical guide that keeps you out of legal trouble.

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20 May 2026 · dialogue · recording · guide

How to Record Clean Dialogue: 7 Mistakes I Hear All the Time

Noise, reflections, clipping and a microphone too far away. The most common speech-recording mistakes — and how to fix them before pressing REC, not in post.

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10 April 2026 · spatial audio · installation · gallery · case study

What Is Spatial Sound and What Do 8 Channels Sound Like in a Gallery

A multichannel installation is not 'big stereo'. The anatomy of the 8-channel sound exhibition Fragile Landscape: dramaturgy of movement, room acoustics, and why it's almost never done in Czech galleries.

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