How to Record In Extreme Winds

Recording extreme winds is less about chasing a single ‘fix’ or ‘solution’ and more about stacking small, deliberate choices: the right wind protection, a sheltered mic placement, multiple takes from alternate positions, and the safety net of 32-bit recording. Over a year on a Sub-Antarctic island I learned that the best recordings come from accepting the limits of gear, prioritising location, and applying surgical, restrained editing only when necessary. The wind recording that feels most honest is usually the one that required the least work in post.