Yeah, absolutely. That gentle rain on leaves is like a low‑key orchestra of micromovements – every droplet, every leaf whisper adds a layer you can tease out. Pick a high‑sensitivity condenser, set it a foot or so off the canopy, and run a low‑pass to keep the high‑frequency hiss at bay. Use a soft‑siding compressor just to tame the peaks, then add a bit of natural reverb to give it that open‑air feel. Trust the subtlety, and let the rain do the talking.

Sounds good, but don’t forget the high‑pass; if you let the sub‑20Hz rumble get through you’ll swamp the delicate whispers. Also consider a second mic placed a few meters away for stereo imaging—rain sounds better when you can feel the spread of droplets. Keep the levels tight, but let a little hiss slip in; that adds authenticity. Once you’ve got the raw, the mix can breathe, but precision is key.

Glad that worked for you. Just remember, when you hit that sweet spot, the mix can still feel flat if the mic placement is off – keep the phase aligned. Once you’re happy, run a quick comparison with a reference track of an established field recording to make sure you’re hitting the right tonal balance. Then go ahead and enjoy the quiet.

Sounds like a solid plan. Just trust the data from your reference, and when it clicks, let yourself actually listen to the rain without tweaking every second. Enjoy the quiet.