Field Recording in Costa Rica Using the Lancer300

Jan 6

Shannon Harris recording the beaches of OSA Peninsula in Costa Rica using a Coalax Lancer 300

The journey continues. For several years, I’ve been building the Frequency As A Pharmacy™ Nature Sounds Library through immersive field excursions designed to capture pure, intact natural environments. These recordings are used across my Audio Pharmacology™ Sound Therapy sessions, the upcoming Frequency As A Pharmacy™ platform, Audio Pharmacology™ Sound Spa© sessions, sound installations, Sonic Self-Care Environments©, medicinal music, and custom brain entrainment programs within Chicago Department of Public Health mental health centers.

Shannon in the OSA Peninsula forest with the Coalax Lancer 300

My deep forest excursions require months of preparation—training and research to ready my mind, body, equipment, clothing, off-grid power systems, transportation, and shelter for a wide range of terrains and environmental conditions. Every element is carefully considered to ensure safety, reliability, and the integrity of the recording process.

For these journeys, I rely on a trusted selection of tools and partners to support my recording, wind protection, clothing, transportation, power, stabilization, and housing needs:
@coalaxtech @suzuki.costarica @zoomsoundlab @sony @sennheiser @gitzoinspires @newbalance @ecco @rycoteuk @anker_official @smallrig.us @airbnb

Shannon with Lancer 300 and recording gear inside the Sizuki Jimny

Significant time is dedicated to researching geographic locations with the lowest levels of anthropogenic (human-made) noise. Even in these rare environments, extensive post-production filtering and refinement are required to reveal nature in its purest sonic form.

To date, Maasai-land and Samburu-land rank highest for minimal anthropogenic noise, while Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula follows closely behind. The Osa Peninsula, however, stands out for its extraordinary density and diversity of flora and fauna within a single region.

Lancer 300 with stereo mic recording rig recording the ocean waves

I’m deeply excited about what I was able to capture this time. To date, this may be the most biodiverse environment I’ve ever recorded. The next adventures are already mapped—stay tuned.