Using a microphone and attached smartphone, the sound scapes were recorded and uploaded to the map. The goal of using this method was not only to record in an efficient way, but aim to get as close as possible. 

 

 

 

Challenges and Limitations 

Some of the main challenges include time and travel. Working through much of the daytime, many of the soundscapes files were collected during evening when public spaces were quieter than usual. Due to being less active than normal, a lack of external validity may be seen in the archives. Another main challanges was travel due to living outside the city. Getting to each of these sound-marks required significant travel and time commitment; often arriving later to sites than anticipated. Because Kelowna is a tourist city within its summer season, the winters are not as acoustically active.  

 

 

For future collectors: 

Some advice I would suggest to future collectors and contributors to this project is to record during the daytime, with rush hours being the best time for collection. Doing this project during the summer or early fall would also be a bonus as well since that is normally the busiest time in the city. Time management and efficient travel routes would also be an ideal strategy going forward.  

 

 

I do encourage to collect at anytime, for any collaborative recording would be helpful to this project. 

 

And most importantly, have fun and enjoy the process! :)