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The Hidden Life of Curious Mechanisms November 26, 2025
Listening Closely: My Monitoring Setup Over the Years October 1, 2025
Quiet Streets 3(d): Capturing the Stillness of Urban Life January 29, 2025
Strategies to Lessen the Environmental Impact of My Field Recording Journeys August 28, 2024
Interview for ASoundEffect : The life of a Nomadic Recordist January 5, 2024

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Building small worlds of motion and sound. These c

Building small worlds of motion and sound. These custom kinetic mechs are part of my ongoing experiments to capture rare textures for Curious Mechanisms.#mechanicalnoise #sounddesign #soundlibrary

Weaver ants in Pha Taem National Park, Ubon Ratcha

Weaver ants in Pha Taem National Park, Ubon Ratchathani. Recorded in February 2020, just before the world changed. Their crackling footsteps through dry leaves still feel unforgettable.

#fieldrecording #ants

I stumbled upon this old windmill in the middle of

I stumbled upon this old windmill in the middle of nowhere.
Its rusty blades turning slowly in the wind had such a unique tone.
It’s often in the most unexpected places that the most interesting sounds are found.

#fieldrecording

Among hundreds of ticking clocks, time almost stoo

Among hundreds of ticking clocks, time almost stood still.
Thank you, Allan, for opening the doors of the Canadian Clock Museum back in 2019.
Each sound here carries a century of craftsmanship.

#fieldrecording #SoundDesign #ClockSounds #CuriousMechanisms #SoundJourney #CanadianClockMuseum #MechanicalSounds #clock

I recorded this back in 2019, during a trip throug

I recorded this back in 2019, during a trip through Patagonia.
I was there to capture the sound of the wind, but ended up spending a week in this strange little museum surrounded by old machines and forgotten stories.

#fieldrecording #sounddesign #soundlibrary #patagonia #argentina #soundcollector #fieldrecordist #ambientrecording #mechanicalsounds #soundexploration #travelrecording #behindthesounds

My trick/hack to get maximal isolation in noisy en

My trick/hack to get maximal isolation in noisy environment, I use in-ear monitor plugs along with over-the-ear headphones.
Check my new blog post to delve more on this:
Listening closely: my monitoring setup over the years
On soundXplorer.com

Voices of the Farm came together after years of re

Voices of the Farm came together after years of recording across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. It’s a natural follow-up to my earlier animal libraries ; only this time I swapped jungles and forests for barns and chicken coops. Turns out roosters can be louder than monkeys. 🐓🙉
The library is now available on Articulated Sounds website!
#fieldrecording #soundlibrary #sounddesign #farmlife #audioproduction #soundscape #sounddesigner #voicesofthefarm

Been deep in the world of pipes lately…🔧🌫️ Just wr

Been deep in the world of pipes lately…🔧🌫️
Just wrapped up this sound library built from all kinds of vents, tubes, sewers, and pressure systems — gritty, textured, and weird in the best way.

Here’s the designed trailer to give it some context.
Pipe Noise & Flow is now out and available on A Sound Effect if you’re curious!

#SoundDesign #WhatIveBeenWorkingOn #FieldRecording #PipeNoiseAndFlow #CreativeProcess #IndustrialSounds #ArticulatedSounds

Ever wondered what it sounds like inside a pipe? N

Ever wondered what it sounds like inside a pipe?
No? Well... now you will 😄

This is a raw recording from my upcoming Pipe Library — featuring pressurized tubes, gurgle flow, eerie drones, echoey tunnels, gritty textures, and the occasional “what the heck was that?” sound.

Coming soon for your industrial, creepy, or just plain weird sound design needs.

🎧 [Unfiltered sample from the upcoming library]

#sounddesign #fieldrecording #pipewhispers #sfxlife #comingsoon #soundnerdthings

🎧 Just unboxed the **Lom Geofon DIY Kit**! 🌆 Firs

🎧 Just unboxed the **Lom Geofon DIY Kit**!
🌆 First test in the city—listen to the urban soundscape like never before.

#FieldRecording #DIY #SoundArt

Capturing the wild symphony of the forest 🌿🎶 Too

Capturing the wild symphony of the forest 🌿🎶

Took the legendary (and sadly discontinued) Sony PCM-D100 up the hill near my home in Malaysia to record the mesmerizing calls of the Greater Racket-tailed Drongo.

Sometimes the rarest sounds come from the rarest gear.

#FieldRecording #NatureSounds #SonyPCMD100 #BirdsOfMalaysia

Recording all kind of pipes! Sewer, tubes, indust

Recording all kind of pipes!

Sewer, tubes, industrial, drain, residential,
broken, wistling, huming, hissing, gurgling,...

Preping this peculiar sound collection...
almost ready for release.

#soundrecording #fieldrecording #pipesound

Birds are nesting at my new home-base. Even though

Birds are nesting at my new home-base.
Even though the owner installed spikes and grills, the birds found a way to create a comfy nest and give birth. 🐣
The grills actually give them extra protection against predators like the owl I saw on the balcony last night!
It's also surprising how these creatures adapt to the rapidly growing urban environment. I believe they might have come nesting at this same place for generations even before they built houses here.
The beauty of life and the resilience of our natural environment is exemplary. I hope we keep protecting what is left to survive and make it thrive. I wish every act we pursue in this world to be put in the perspective of an holistic approach of our planet. Without the environment around us we are nothing, only a meaningless creature. We exist only because we can relate to our environment through all our senses.

#urbannature

Exploring the quiet streets of Japan last June 🇯🇵⛩

Exploring the quiet streets of Japan last June 🇯🇵⛩️🏯, capturing immersive ORTF 3D soundscapes.
These recordings are now part of my latest library, Quiet Streets 3D, available on the Articulated Sounds website.
Only a few hours left to get it at the introductory price

#FieldRecording
#Japan
#japansound
#SurroundSound
#soundlibrary

Amid the towering skyline and dense streets of Hon

Amid the towering skyline and dense streets of Hong Kong, I searched for something rare—quiet.
Away from the markets and traffic, I wandered through backstreets, hidden staircases, and narrow corridors, capturing the subtle hum of the city at rest.
The distant murmur of ferries, the faint echoes of footsteps, the hush of an alley before dawn—small pockets of stillness in a place always in motion.

Quiet Streets 3D is about finding these moments, where urban life slows down just enough to listen.

#FieldRecording #QuietStreets #HongKongSoundscape #SpatialAudio #SurroundSound #UrbanStillness

A few months ago in Los Angeles—before the fires.

A few months ago in Los Angeles—before the fires. The city hummed, the quiet streets whispered, and Hollywood watched from above. I was there, capturing its echoes in 3D sound. Thinking now of those facing the fires, and those working to protect this place. #fieldrecording #sounddesign #losangeles #3Daudio

✨ Quiet charm, timeless echoes. ✨ From the cobble

✨ Quiet charm, timeless echoes. ✨

From the cobbled streets of the UK to the historic alleys of Germany, Italy, and France, we’ve been on a journey to capture the soul of old European cities. 🌍🎙️

Immersive 8-channel surround 3D ORTF recordings bring these places to life, preserving the unique acoustics of ancient buildings and the whispers of history they carry.

Finding spots untouched by loud traffic or excessive noise is a constant challenge—but the reward is in every quiet street and resonant echo.
🎶

#FieldRecording #QuietStreet #SoundRecording #AudioPro #PostProduction
#LocationSound #SurroundSound #TravelQuest #Soundscape #EchoesOfThePast

🎙️✨ Exploring the serene side of Strasbourg, Franc

🎙️✨ Exploring the serene side of Strasbourg, France 🇫🇷 in surround 3D.

We wandered the quiet streets of the old city, capturing the subtle symphony of life. From distant footsteps on cobblestones to the soft rustle of leaves in the breeze, every sound tells a story. 🌿🏰🎧

Stay tuned for more from this peaceful field recording adventure! 🎶

#FieldRecording #Soundscape #Strasbourg #QuietMoments #OldCitySounds #AudioAdventure

Recording Quiet Streets in India 🇮🇳🪷! A paradoxic

Recording Quiet Streets in India 🇮🇳🪷!
A paradoxical challenge 😅🎊
All in Surround 3D ORTF
bringing up an improved reproduction of the surrounding space.
Beautiful country, rich and intense in all senses! Even after 6 months, my body is still impregnated by this energy.

Gear: microphones 3d ortf by Schoeps, windshield by Cinela, recorder Zoom F10pro, photo on Huawei p50, fotopro airx tripod
#fieldrecording #quietstreet #soundrecording #surroundsound

Capturing rare and subtle quiet streets in 3D Surr

Capturing rare and subtle quiet streets in 3D Surround ORTF using schoeps microphones.
Here in the country of Thailand, the land of smiles with such authentic culture and soundscapes!
#fieldrecording #citysound #quietstreet #3dsurround #schoeps #ortf

Exploring the vicinity of Bangkok to be able to re

Exploring the vicinity of Bangkok to be able to record subtle diffused ambiences perfect for authentic background sound effects!
This proves to be a little challenging as this city is very energetic and bustling noises all over! #fieldrecording #quietambiences #thailand #recording #surroundsound

Exploring Singapore quietness! Trying to record th

Exploring Singapore quietness!
Trying to record the most charming soundscape of quiet streets throughout the city.
An exercise of patience and tolerance
All in 3d surround ortf for an improved reproduction of the spatial space.

#fieldrecording #quietstreets #silence #quietness #soundrecording #soundscape #quiet #city #Asia #3dsound #ortf #surround #3dortf #schoeps

Strategies to Lessen the Environmental impacts of

Strategies to Lessen the Environmental impacts of My Field Recording Journeys:

1. Embrace a Nomadic Lifestyle
2. Plan a logical, Linear Travel Path
3. Travel Slowly
4. Use a Bicycle
5. Focus on Local Sounds
6. Eat Responsibly
7. Wash Clothes by Hand
8. Make Ethical Purchases
9. Avoid Plastics
10. Support Environmental Causes
11. Raise Awareness

I detailed these strategies on my blog!
Check it out on soundxplorer.com

#fieldrecording #conscioustraveller

I got interviewed by Asoundeffect. This long inter

I got interviewed by Asoundeffect. This long interview/article is now published on their website. Have a look to get to know more on nomadic field recording.
#fieldrecording #worldsound #discovery #soundadventure #soundrecording #soundeffect #sounddesign #soundlibrary

https://www.asoundeffect.com/the-life-of-a-nomadic-recordist/

Exploring sounds from every shades 🌈 Biophony, geo

Exploring sounds from every shades 🌈
Biophony, geophony, anthropophony...
The world is full of sonic treasures😻!
Just need to listen and catch them when all conditions are favorable:
The right place at the right time!!! 🌟
... before they vanish 😅
#fieldrecording #soundrecording #soundlibrary #soundtraveling #worldsound #explore #travelneverends #endlesstravel #nomadlife #worldexplorer

Leopard spotted! Can you see it? This was at the t

Leopard spotted! Can you see it?
This was at the time when I was walking alone in the African bush 😂 this could have turned pretty bloody.
Also it is unusual to see leopard in the middle of the day under the scorching sun! Pretty hot out there.

Using the environment around to help mount and pla

Using the environment around to help mount and place the microphones. A great way to achieve a holistic recording process, helping to produce desired results. It makes the gear less conspicuous, and allow to listen through the perspective of endogenous elements within the scenery!

... Video coming soon ...
Stay tuned

#fieldrecording #mount #microphone #mics #recording #wildscape #exploration #audiopro #soundxplorer

Always a good idea to bring along anytime a 3m mon

Always a good idea to bring along anytime a 3m monopod/tripod!

Recording rain drops under the tin roof in a hide while hiking in Sumatra.

#fieldrecording #tripod

When riding through Ubon Ratchathani in 2020 I stu

When riding through Ubon Ratchathani in 2020 I stumbled on a wild fire at the border of the road. I recorded this moment capturing the raw crackling of the twigs burning. This sound is part of my latest sound library: Soundscape Odyssey I

The very best selection of my ambience recordings

The very best selection of my ambience recordings is now released on this library!
SOUNDSCAPE ODYSSEY 1 by Articulated Sounds.
These are the most evocative and authentic sounds I ever catured (and were not yet released) .
An epic journey of many years hunting for sounds.
Rich in emotions and truly unique.
A kaleidoscope of worldwide sounds!
#fieldrecording #soundrecording #soundlibrary #worldsound #worldwide #travel #exploration #discovery

🚙 Solo jeep trip in Africa is not super easy 😰. I

🚙 Solo jeep trip in Africa is not super easy 😰. I had few times trouble with this SUV while exploring Kenya last year.
Hopefully there was some very kind people that were able to help me when the vehicle broke.
I am so grateful I got this help from strangers because I myself don't know anything about mechanics😅
And god! it did not broke up while in the middle of the savannah!

#pickuptrip #AfricaTravelSolo #soundexploring #fieldrecording

🏝️ Adventure in Koh Lanta! I did the whole game in

🏝️ Adventure in Koh Lanta!
I did the whole game in 2019 as independant solo participant😄, only chasing for raw sounds 👌!
#Fieldrecording experience:
When there is almost no wind at all, it is ok to use the mics 'bare', without any wind protection.
The difference is tiny but it can allow for a full spectrum capture, especially on those high frequencies! 🔊

When I was exploring the East coast of Malaysia in

When I was exploring the East coast of Malaysia in 2020 I stumbled on a group of locals in an open field. It was about to rain and the wind was strong. They gathered at this place in order to fly their Wau Bulan! A type of Layang-Layang, a traditional type of kite originating from this specific region, Kelantan. These kites make a special sound when they fly something like I have never heard before! It's a hummer (busur) they install specifically on the kite to make the kites 'hum' in the sky. What a unique experience! The light at sunset made this moment even more magical. What a blessing to be able to witness this ancient cultural heritage! The world is full of beauty and surprise! Let's be mesmerized and learn from each others!
You can listen to this sound on my upcoming sound library: 'Soundscape Odyssey' coming up very soon

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How would you call that? Wired tree? Microphone h

How would you call that?

Wired tree? Microphone hide? Smart branch? Symbiosis recording? Acoustic biophilia? Tree ears? Holistic listening? Integrated capture? Ecospying device?

#fieldrecording #sounddesign #soundeditor #listening #nature #tree #environment #forest #lake #canada🇨🇦

🎉 Articulated is celebrating its 7 years!!! Congra

🎉 Articulated is celebrating its 7 years!!! Congrats 👏👏👏 & happy birthday to Articulated Sounds! One of the best webshop online where you can find all my sound recording releases!
This is indeed my baby I take care every single day!
More incredible projects are coming soon on Articulated! Check it out! 🎉

Chasing waterfalls and rivers around the world, on

Chasing waterfalls and rivers around the world, one adventure at a time. 🌍💦 #NatureWonders #Wanderlust #WaterWorld #fieldrecording

I am happy to finally have some of my recordings f

I am happy to finally have some of my recordings from south America being released today. The library 'Peruvian Cities' is now available on Articulated Sounds website. Check it out https://articulatedsounds.com/peruvian-cities #fieldrecording #lostinperu #nomadlife #backpacker #worldexplorer #soundeffect #soundeditor

Venturing into the heart of hidden sounds! 🎶🌿 Infi

Venturing into the heart of hidden sounds! 🎶🌿 Infiltrating the elevator machine room to capture its raw sonic beauty. 🎤🌟 Excited to share these exclusive field recordings as part of Articulated Sounds' new Artbits library of 'Elevators' ! 🎧🌏 #SoundAdventures #FieldRecordingMagic #ChiangMaiSoundSafari #ArticulatedSounds #ArtbitsCollection

Echoes of Solitude: 7 years of chasing quietudes a

Echoes of Solitude: 7 years of chasing quietudes around the globe. Through setbacks and stillness, my journey has been a symphony of perseverance. 🌍🔮 #WanderingWhispers #7YearsOfCapturingQuiet #Fieldrecording #SoundOfTheWorld #pseshowandtell #SoundXplorer #Sennheiser #Avid #Reaper #Sony #SoundDevices #Rycote #Cinela #Listening #QuietStreet #AudioPost

Asia in my mind, Asia in my heart. In 2020 before

Asia in my mind, Asia in my heart.
In 2020 before corona, it was a great time to explore Laos Pakse region, with one of the largest religious festival happening at that time.
#fieldrecording

When you download a 'free' sound effect pack like

When you download a 'free' sound effect pack like 🎉, but it turns out to be more like 🤢🔊 #expectationVsReality #SoundEffectFail #soundlibrary #Soundfx #producer #producerlife #freefx #sounddesign #sounddesigner #daw #musicproducer #contentcreator #logicpro #reaper @avid.protools @cubase.pro @steinbergmedia @soundchick.sfx.library @prosoundeffects

...Paddy fields and rivers in Vietnam...

...Paddy fields and rivers in Vietnam...

A Journey trekking into a small and rare forest. O

A Journey trekking into a small and rare forest.
One of the last remaining patch of wild coastal rainforest on the Melaka strait. A sanctuary for birds and animals. #fieldrecording #listening #Malaysia #explore #wildtrek #jungle #wildlife

Everyday, Everywhere, Fishing for Sounds! Dedicate

Everyday, Everywhere, Fishing for Sounds! Dedicated 200% to capture the most evocative, rare and useful sounds possible.
Here at the Melaka straits just few km from where I stay. The tide is going high and the waves are speaking. Can you hear them? It only needs to remain quiet.
Gear: schoeps 3d ortf surround, zoom f8n pro, fotopro aircross3 lite.
#surround
#fieldrecording #soundrecording #soundlibrary #soundeffects #worldsound #worldcaptures

I just arrived from the Maluku islands in Indonesi

I just arrived from the Maluku islands in Indonesia (between Papua, Sulawesi, Borneo, Australia). One of the top10 hotspot for wildlife and biodiversity.

Here, particularly on Halmahera, new species of flora and fauna are regularly found!
However the ecosystems are more and more threatened by growing mining activities and illegal logging.

I am glad I was able to capture some wonderful immersive soundscapes of the Nature symphony of this region, including the standardwing Bird of Paradise, here a small sample with this bird deep in the forest.

I explored various location, on Bacan islands, Ternate, and Halmahera.
I will post audio soon.

For the tech nerd, I am once again using my favorite recording technique: ORTF but this time in surround 3D thanks to the wonderful system conceived by Schoeps, 8 capsules arranged in 4 pairs, with top front, top back, bottom front, and bottom back. These nested in a suspension windshield by Cinela, coupled with Zoom F8n-pro. And I am using the best tripod I ever found, Fotopro x aircross 3 lite.

#fieldrecording #ortf3d #naturesound #indonesia #maluku #birdofparadise #schoeps #schoepsmicrophones #3dsurround
#endemicbird #threatenedplanet #earthbeauty #wildscape #explore

I finally put up together a sound map with some of

I finally put up together a sound map with some of my recordings after 8 years of field recording and 5 as a nomad.
I made a selection of everyday life ambiences, some others more specials, some are pure nature.
Have a listen... an instant time/space travel!

https://soundxplorer.com/soundxplorer-map

Exactly 5 years ago I left my apartment in Montrea

Exactly 5 years ago I left my apartment in Montreal, sold everything, left my old life behind me, and bring only one backpack with me. This was the start of my nomadic life, traveling and recording sounds.
I regret nothing, this was one of the best decision ever. Since then I discovered so many places and cultures, met wonderful people. I am so grateful to live in this world full of love. #fieldrecording #peaceandlove

While in Africa I bacame obsessed with hippos! New

While in Africa I bacame obsessed with hippos! New post on my blog soundxplorer.com speaking about my journey. I a look and a listen! These sounds are included in the latest library 'Born Wild' #wildsounds #africa #hippo #hipposofinstagram #fieldrecording #soundlibrary #sounddesign #exploration #animalsound #creaturesound #hippogram

Capturing the sound of wild megabats! Or also call

Capturing the sound of wild megabats! Or also called flying foxes! They sleep on high trees by thousands during the day. It was a fun adventure and a challenge to find where they stay and get isolated sounds. #fieldrecording #soundexploration #wildanimal #bats #worldsound

Exploring wolf sanctuaries. There are few in South

Exploring wolf sanctuaries.
There are few in South Africa.
Not their original habitat though!
#wolf #fieldrecording #animalsound #exploring #soundexploration

January 2023: Scouting North Sumatra for sounds

January 2023: Scouting North Sumatra for sounds

Recording can be risky. Here was a beautiful and r

Recording can be risky.
Here was a beautiful and rich environment I visited last year, unfortunately the mic cable got busted by baboons just 20 minutes after I installed the rig.

One of the most mindblowing experience, exploring

One of the most mindblowing experience, exploring the Masai Mara and the Samburu land in Kenya last year. I am still processing it.
These are some of the richest place in wildlife I have ever been too. I also encountered kind people and genuine culture. Here is one of the most successful story about nature conservation on earth. Mainly because it is empowered by the locals. A great example for us all

Little tip of the day: When one do not have access

Little tip of the day: When one do not have access to tripod and do not have trees or don't want to use them, one can also use small selfie sticks planted in the ground or twist gear ties (they can grip to pretty much any object).
They all really small and lightweight

Recording crocodiles is not so much productive, a

Recording crocodiles is not so much productive, a little frustrating, after hours, it seems the alligator made sounds 10 min after I left😭. The kind of sounds they do only 3 times a year. I Should have drop a rig there. Lesson learnt. The baby crocodile has much more love to give than its parents. St valentin soon❤️🐊😘 #fieldrecording #soundexploration #africa #crocodile #alligator

African Penguins are the only penguins to be found

African Penguins are the only penguins to be found in Africa. They are monogamous, and stay with the same partner for many years. They make these loud donkey-like bray sounds. Here I recorded them last years in South Africa. #fieldrecording #penguins #animalsound #worldsound #soundexploration #sounddesign #creature #naturewonder #africa

The gear kit of a field recordist - seen by the ey

The gear kit of a field recordist - seen by the eyes of AI - #fieldrecording #gear #gearkit #soundexploration #sounddesign #ai #soundgear

A fun session in Sri Lanka, recording cobra snakes

A fun session in Sri Lanka, recording cobra snakes. Some adrenaline but also lots of noises! It was a long work to be able to clean them afterwards.
Biggup for the snake handler, he was a true magician, hypnotizing the reptiles. #fieldrecording #cobrasnake #cobra #snake #soundlibrary #locationsound #audiopost #sounddesign #creature

When humans adapt their signboards to wildlife act

When humans adapt their signboards to wildlife activities! #fieldrecording #wildlife #signboard #wildanimal

Recording in the wild and being close to Nature ma

Recording in the wild and being close to Nature made me know myself better.
I am more aware and caring for my environment but also listening better to myself.
A true therapy that everybody should experience!
#fieldrecording #naturesound #wildlife #oneness #wilderness #animal #worldsound

Stalking wild elephants at salt lick in Aberdares

Stalking wild elephants at salt lick in Aberdares National Park! They come here to get their nutrients from the soil.
I think they spotted me but they are shy and maybe a little suspicious.

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Recording wild elephant sounds is not easy. Elepha

Recording wild elephant sounds is not easy. Elephants move a lot and of course they do not make sounds on demand 😅!
In Kruger park in SA, even though there are many elephants, they never stay in one place, and it is not allowed to go out of your vehicle. Additionally I got to juggle with other vehicle noises and other hazards. In Aberdares park in Kenya I had more luck as I found a hide just in front of a salt lick where elephants were regularly coming, although not very talkative. In Belum Temanggor in Malaysia, they were so hard to spot, I left 3 drop rigs for 2 days, but I got almost no sound, however one of the rig got destroyed by the pachyderm 😅.
Nevertheless, I was able to capture few rare but interesting sounds in Kruger. I will continue to hone my skill, I am so grateful to witness these magnificent creatures in their own habitat. What a joy!

Recording wild animals on the go. Got a trick to r

Recording wild animals on the go. Got a trick to record up to 384KHz. I wrote a new article to share my diy experience on my blog soundxplorer.com #fieldrecording #wildanimal #animalsound #audiopost #audiopro #wildsounds #rycoteuk #sennheiser #traveltheworld #africastory #naturesound #wildafrica #lion #elephantlove

The ultra-portable custom sound rig I used (before

The ultra-portable custom sound rig I used (before Zoom F3 existed! ).
I wrote an article describing my ex-custom-kit, this one I have used since 2019 for almost 3 years.
Look at my blog soundxplorer.com for the article.
I am now switching to a slightly different configuration in 2-channel recording, and more multi-channel configs coming soon!
#fieldrecording #geargeek #audiogear

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