Is there a better way to record sound independently? For the applications I\'m thinking of, I don\'t need it to be synced to the video, so that should make it easier/cheaper. I\'m basically looking to record high quality audio (ambient sounds) and then lay it over the video in post.
Can\'t give you specific product names, remote recording isn\'t my forte: I\'m a studio rat.
I\'d say digital Nagra, but you probably don\'t want to drop $5K + mic for this.
But keeping it easy/cheap, get an all-in-one stereo recorder with built in mic.
make sure it uses some sort of memory card so you can transfer the audio into your computer. (as opposed to little digital memo recorders, which might not be able to)
or get 2 items:
Decent quality stereo electret condenser mic
Decent quality battery powered stereo digital recorder with a stereo mic level input and adjustable (or auto level) pre-amp.
Either way, start by doing some research, and setting your budget: if you\'re not familiar with audio recording; do some searches at these sites, typing in \"portable recording\" for starters - you\'ll get lots of info and opinions (recording dudes are as opinionated as photo dudes, but with a tad less social graces online, so ignore the chaff)
gearslutz.com/board
recforums.prosoundweb.com
recording.org/forums
Put together a list of possible choices, & hit a local retailer if possible, to get a demo.
Purchasing - either local, online retailers like Sweetwater or B&H, or used via Craigslist would be your best bet
BTW
you\'re going to encounter a lot of stereo mics that use what\'s called a \"Mid-Side\" setup:
this gives a good stereo image, but if played back in mono, due to technical reasons, a lot of the subtle ambient info will be lost; leaving only whatever sound source was located directly in front of the mic.
Something to think about, if capturing a lot of subtle ambience is your concern.
Is there a better way to record sound independently? For the applications I\'m thinking of, I don\'t need it to be synced to the video, so that should make it easier/cheaper. I\'m basically looking to record high quality audio (ambient sounds) and then lay it over the video in post.
Can\'t give you specific product names, remote recording isn\'t my forte: I\'m a studio rat.
I\'d say digital Nagra, but you probably don\'t want to drop $5K + mic for this.
But keeping it easy/cheap, get an all-in-one stereo recorder with built in mic.
make sure it uses some sort of memory card so you can transfer the audio into your computer. (as opposed to little digital memo recorders, which might not be able to)
or get 2 items:
Decent quality stereo electret condenser mic
Decent quality battery powered stereo digital recorder with a stereo mic level input and adjustable (or auto level) pre-amp.
Either way, start by doing some research, and setting your budget: if you\'re not familiar with audio recording; do some searches at these sites, typing in \"portable recording\" for starters - you\'ll get lots of info and opinions (recording dudes are as opinionated as photo dudes, but with a tad less social graces online, so ignore the chaff)
gearslutz.com/board
recforums.prosoundweb.com
recording.org/forums
Put together a list of possible choices, & hit a local retailer if possible, to get a demo.
Purchasing - either local, online retailers like Sweetwater or B&H, or used via Craigslist would be your best bet
BTW
you\'re going to encounter a lot of stereo mics that use what\'s called a \"Mid-Side\" setup:
this give a good stereo image, but if played back in mono, a lot of the ambient info will be lost, due to phase cancellation. Something to think about, if ambience is your concern.
ajkessler wrote: signet35 wrote: Roland W wrote:
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For absolute best audio (broadcast, or cinema quality), pro ($$$) mics, booms, and external mixers or mic pre-amps will be required, in addition to editing and sync\'ng the audio with the video using software like Final Cut, Pro Tools, etc.
Is there a better way to record sound independently? For the applications I\'m thinking of, I don\'t need it to be synced to the video, so that should make it easier/cheaper. I\'m basically looking to record high quality audio (ambient sounds) and then lay it over the video in post.
Can\'t give you specific product names, remote recording isn\'t my forte: I\'m a studio rat.
I\'d say digital Nagra, but you probably don\'t want to drop $5K + mic for this.
But keeping it easy/cheap, get an all-in-one stereo recorder with built in mic.
make sure it uses some sort of memory card so you can transfer the audio into your computer. (as opposed to little digital memo recorders, which might not be able to)
or get 2 items:
Decent quality stereo electret condenser mic
Decent quality battery powered stereo digital recorder with a stereo mic level input and adjustable (or auto level) pre-amp.
Either way, start by doing some research, and setting your budget: if you\'re not familiar with audio recording; do some searches at these sites, typing in \"portable recording\" for starters - you\'ll get lots of info and opinions (recording dudes are as opinionated as photo dudes, but with a tad less social graces online, so ignore the chaff)
gearslutz.com/board
recforums.prosoundweb.com
recording.org/forums
Put together a list of possible choices, & hit a local retailer if possible, to get a demo.
Purchasing - either local, online retailers like Sweetwater or B&H, or used via Craigslist would be your best bet
good luck!
BTW
you\'re going to encounter a lot of stereo mics that use what\'s called a \"Mid-Side\" setup:
this give a good stereo image, but if played back in mono, a lot of the ambient info will be lost, due to phase cancellation. Something to think about, if ambience is your concern.
Nov 18, 2008 at 06:32 PM
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