April 2021:
15 years supplying JrF microphones to 1000's of other artists, listeners, sound designers, composers.
I'm not that comfortable with self-promotion so I'll quote from others but say that it has been a privilege to see / hear how;
"the microphones, & (your own) work including projects highlighting the work of other artists, have had a significant influence on contemporary field recording, listening & Sound Art practices" (BL)
"If you've seen a film produced in the past decade or so, watched a nature documentary, attended a Sound Art exhibition, a workshop on located sound, watched or listened to experimental music, played a game with good sound design, there's a good chance you've been hearing sounds recorded / transmitted / performed via a JrF contact microphone, hydrophone or electromagnetic coil" (BBC)
I don't shout about them, I tend not to advertise as such, preferring for their reputation to speak, & I don't post lots of 'me with recording equipment' pics on social media. I simply work with these mics myself, along with my daughter, Pheobe riley Law, finding ways to make sure they give excellent results at a fair price. It's about community.
“I have been using JRF C series contacts mics for several years across a wide range of projects and commissions.
The robust build quality and wide frequency response of these transducers has allowed me to investigate the movements
of plants and substrates in a range of challenging and hostile environments. I have used them on location
to record sand grains in the Namib desert and the actions of leaf cutter ants in Costa Rica for a BBC TV wildlife series
as well as the forbidding harmonics within a partially decommissioned nuclear power plant for the recent ‘Chernobyl’ TV drama”.
"JRF C series contact mics allow access to explore under the skin of the acoustic world and introduce the listener to sounds and
vibrations that are otherwise beyond our reach.” - Chris Watson
as part of the new series of 'bang goes the theory', the BBC science series, you can watch Chris Waston as he listens to the sounds of snails, centipedes & maggots using one of my JrF c-series contact microphones.
here's an extract of the centipede recording (thanks to Chris Watson for permission to use this recording here)
a sample of customer feedback comments:
(ps. to date I have never received any negative feedback on the quality of the products I make or the service I offer)
'After many months travelling and recording sounds in South America, I am finally back in England and I wanted you to know that your microphones (contact & hydro) have been some of the best companions during my travels. They never let me down and have allowed me to hear and explore worlds I would have never been able to probe otherwise. So, a warm thank you for this!'
'Currently listening to today's d-series hydrophone recordings and I feel like weeping/doing cartwheels. So pristine, the dynamic range, the frequency range, etc. Unbelievable'
'my team just got back from our humpback whales expedition, and the hydrophones you created just made everything easier and more amazing. Hearing the whale songs through the hydrophones itself was a very memorable experience'
'perfect in every way'
'i'm stunned by the quality of these mics'
'these are superb !' (c-cm contact mics)
'Currently listening to today's d-series hydrophone recordings and I feel like weeping/doing cartwheels. So pristine, the dynamic range, the frequency range, etc. Unbelievable'
'my team just got back from our humpback whales expedition, and the hydrophones you created just made everything easier and more amazing. Hearing the whale songs through the hydrophones itself was a very memorable experience'
'perfect in every way'
'i'm stunned by the quality of these mics'
'these are superb !' (c-cm contact mics)
a member of our studio team recently purchased the Hydrophone D model and a pair of Contact C model microphones from you. We've been absolutely stunned by the quality of the units!
Thank you for creating these amazing microphones at such an affordable price! It was a real blessing that Jari Siili found your website and was able to order them. We look forward to ordering a bunch more microphones from you in the future!
Just let you know your hydrophone is working on a daily basis, and its great. We have had whales singing through our PA systems most days.
Thanks, its great to get some thing that exceeds expectations.
Keith
Freedom 111 Whale Watch
amazing !
great quality, fast service. thanks.
Jez, your mics have inspired.
Charles Lindsay made a nice recording of a bamboo grove in Costa Rica, which you can hear on the link below, using 2 c-series contact mics & commented: ' I'm really impressed with the frequency range of the mics - thank you again - beyond a worthwhile, great addition to my recording arsenal'
amazed with the frequency range of your c-series contact mics Jez !
thanks Jez. I'm amazed with the sounds i've discovered with your mics already.
Excellent service and product.Thank you
V.happy with purchase!
Excellent Product / Good Price / Good Package / Fast Shipping
Thanks, this mic is great! Quick overseas shipping.
very good, very helpful, definitely recommend.
Wonderful hydrophones. Great sound and well made. Fast shipping. Thanks!
Any serious sonic artist should be equipped with at least one of these!
Fantastic service! Looking forward to experimenting. THANK YOU!!
Excellent product.Great quality.Opened up so many opportunities for recording.
Wonderful!! had some amazing results already.
Amazing service, brilliant custom made item, speedy service.
Top Quality & fun to use, buying more. Most helpful supplier. Good advice given.
Works like a dream! Thanks.
a+
The Hydrophone works great, fast delivery. Thanks!
Fantastic item - I've bought 2 now. Thoroughly recommend. A+++++++++++++++++++++
Excellent Item. If you need one of these BUY ONE HERE. Bravo.
Wonderful product and seller, thank you very much.
fast and perfect. Very good seller and excellent communication!
AMAZING seller arrived well before expected and was completely as described.
Microphone works great! Good communication, well packed.
Well made, great contact mic.
Excellent product.
AMAZING seller arrived well before expected and was completely as described.
This hydrophone works great, excellent quality.
excellent service-quality of sound from mic is second to none-great value too.
product will be of great value - highly recommended.
Totally Brilliant.Thanks.
Excellent in every way! Great product!
Excellent product - highly recommended. Thanks for your help with the item also.
Well made mic, good response. Promptly delivered, good comms. 5 stars *****
Great item and very helpful seller, thanks!.
Fast delivery, excellent item as described! Highly recommended seller AAA+++
first class service
Fast delivery, excellent item.
Best I've ever delt with - Thank you - Brillant!
‘the best hydrophone on the market for the price without doubt’
‘quality sound, design and construction. A+’
‘better than the dolphinear hydrophones I have & they cost me over $350 !’
'amazing ! couldn't believe the results I got'
'great value'
'thanks Jez, i'm finding some amazing sounds with these'
'just been to a workshop led by Chris Watson & loads of people thought these were great'