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The audio transports listeners to the bustling environment of Riga International Airport's departure gate C4 on a cold February day in 2016. The atmosphere is filled with an electric hum of activity, mirroring the field recording style of the audio. The murmur of numerous conversations, cast in different languages, fills the air, as people converse while waiting for their respective flights. Interspersed within these human sounds, one can detect the distinct noises of the airport: the shuffle of feet, the rolling of suitcases, the rustle of coats and bags, and the occasional overhead announcements in multiple languages, echoing through the vast terminal. The distinct beep of barcode scanners and the distant rumble of airplane engines are also evident, adding to the airport ambience. The overall atmosphere is one of anticipation and movement, the quintessential airport environment, with an added layer of the unique charm and character of Latvia's capital, Riga. It's an audio snapshot
