Questions, answered.

Where can I watch Soundtracker?

Buy the download at soundtrackerthemovie.com/watch: the Film for $14.99 or the Complete Edition with extras for $19.99. It works worldwide and downloads instantly. Signed DVDs are available while stock lasts.

What’s the difference between the Film and the Complete Edition?

The Film is the 82-minute documentary in 1080p HD with English and German audio and English, English SDH and Spanish subtitles, plus German and Russian subtitle files. The Complete Edition adds the digital booklet, World of Sound (Gordon Hempton’s 72-minute sonic tour), a 9-minute interview with the director, One Square Inch, six deleted scenes and the theatrical trailer.

What format is the download, and is there DRM?

MP4 (H.264, 1080p) with no DRM. It plays in VLC, QuickTime, on most TVs, phones and tablets, and you can keep it forever. Subtitles are built into the file and also included as separate .srt files.

Which languages are available?

English audio, plus a German dubbed audio track. Subtitles in English, English SDH and Spanish are built into the film. German and Russian subtitles come as separate .srt files that load in VLC and most players.

How long is the film?

82 minutes. It was completed in 2010 and directed by Nicholas Sherman.

I lost my download page. How do I get it back?

Email nicholassherman@gmail.com with the address you used at checkout and we’ll send it again.

Can I show Soundtracker in a class or at an event?

Yes, with an educational license, which includes public performance rights for free screenings: $149 for schools, libraries and community groups, $349 for colleges and universities. For a ticketed or public event, email us for a screening license.

What is binaural audio, and how should I listen?

Gordon Hempton records with a binaural microphone, a model human head with microphones in its ears, so the sound reaches you as it reached him. Listen on good headphones, at a volume where you can hear quiet sounds, to get the full effect.

What is One Square Inch of Silence?

A small red stone in the Hoh Rain Forest of Olympic National Park, placed by Gordon Hempton in 2005 to mark what has been called the quietest place in the United States. Protecting that one inch from noise protects the quiet of the area around it. The idea grew into Quiet Parks International.

Who is Gordon Hempton?

An Emmy Award-winning acoustic ecologist who has spent more than 40 years recording the world’s natural soundscapes. He created One Square Inch of Silence and co-founded Quiet Parks International.

Can I buy the DVD outside the US?

Yes. UK buyers get a signed DVD plus the download with free Royal Mail shipping, and EU buyers can order the DVD on its own, shipped from the UK, with import VAT and carrier fees collected on delivery. Elsewhere, the download is the best way to watch. The DVD is NTSC.

Do the prices include tax?

Yes. All prices are in US dollars and include any sales tax or VAT.

What’s your refund policy?

All sales are final, except where the law gives you a right to cancel (for example, DVDs shipped to the UK or EU) or a disc arrives damaged. If a download won’t work or anything is wrong with your order, email us and we’ll put it right.

Still have a question? Email nicholassherman@gmail.com.