Field Recording in Extreme Cold: A Practical Guide to Gear, Cables & Power

Before my first recording trip into Antarctic conditions, I spent weeks trying to answer one question: What actually survives the cold? Most gear isn’t designed for these temperatures, and the wrong choice can end a session before it begins.

In this guide, I’ll walk you through the four essential pillars of building a cold-proof recording kit: microphones, cabling, power, and protective housing - based on real field experience in Antarctica and the Sub-Antarctic.