Sound action recordings are of sounds designed to affect people, including situations where many make sounds together towards a common goal. Often they're of voices, but they also include sirens, bells, fireworks and more.
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Classification: Political > Demonstrations and rallies
Recording date: 5 May 2010
Description: An antiwar protestor with a loudhailer accuses Westminster politicians of being war criminals for invading Iraq. She stands among the campaigner Brian Haw's assemblage of tents and banners in Parliament Square, facing Parliament itself. Recorded from the other side of the road.
Technical guff: Head-worn stereo. Sonic Studios DSM-6S/EH mics and PA-3SX preamp, Edirol R09-HR digital recorder.
Recorded by: IM Rawes
Additional notes: None.