Renaissance journalism center Seizing the moment Multimedia Bootcamp
Gathering audio a good recorder to start with pmd660 audio recorder
1. set levels 2. adjust volume 3. position microphone
Set Levels: control sound going in Use your voice Speak normally Position microphone : 45 down 45 over from the mouth
Sound btw and -12dBu and -6dBu or 3/4 if no numbers
Audio peaking occasionally is ok, but lower is safer than higher
Use headphones over the ear! Phantom power takes power from the device and powers the microphone. Phantom power drains battery make sure to turn on or off for different mics.
Position the mic slightly off from the mouth.
Work with wave files
Close your eyes and listen to your surroundings
Build a check list of what you need for sounds
Understanding what you devices and its levess
Last wear your over the ear headphones!
How do you avoid handling noise with the recording device? 1.get a good grip on the handler 2. plug in a external mic and hold a good grip on the external mic. The further you can get away from the device the more you will reduce handling noise.
XLR cable shields our radio waves gives clean audio Cheaper cables are not as rugged and pick up other sounds.
-Notes from Kirstina Sang
