Serious Field Notes Stencil Recording Log Template

 Serious Field Notes Stencil - Recording Log Template

This stencil was designed for field recordists and sound professionals who want a fast, consistent way to log recording details in the field.

It was developed from real-world recording experience and inspired by situations where I wished I had a simple tool to quickly structure notes while working on location. The layout helps you capture essential session information such as file, date, time, location, recorder, mic, gain, rate, depth, weather, distance, movement, noise, and notes.

The format is optimized for a 200 × 60 mm ruler-style stencil and is designed for FDM printing. Lightweight, portable, and easy to use in notebooks or logbooks.

Print notes:

• No supports required
• Works well in PLA or PETG
• 0.2 mm layer height recommended
• IF USING A1 MINI: Re-scale 60 to 55mm and rotate around 43 degrees to be able to print.

How to Fill the Serious Field Notes Stencil:

Use the stencil to quickly structure your notes while recording. You don’t need to fill every line, just capture what’s useful for your session.

FILE - Name or number of the recording file

DATE - Recording date

TIME - When recording started

LOCATION - Where you are recording

RECORDER - Device used

MIC - Microphone(s) used

MODE - Stereo setup or recording mode

SETUP - How the gear is positioned

PATTERN - Polar pattern (if applicable)

GAIN - Input level or gain setting

RATE - Sample rate

DEPTH - Bit depth

WEATHER - Weather conditions

ENV - Environment type (forest, street, room, etc.)

DISTANCE - Distance from sound source

MOVEMENT - Static or moving

TECH - Technical notes (filters, pads, settings)

NOISE - Background noise present

ISSUES - Problems during recording

NOTES - General observations

MOOD - Feel or atmosphere of the sound

DESC - Short sound description

IDEAS - Creative ideas for later use

Designed by Serious Microphones for real recording situations.