Audio Recording is the process of capturing audio signals for the purpose of archiving, manipulation, or reproduction.
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How to record a slide presentation efficiently with video/audio
I am making some video slide presentations (~15-30 minutes) which consists of a lot of animated slides and my voice. I made a test video to see where problems occur when doing such a project. It was a ...
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Sterling Audio ST51 Condenser Mic XLR cord doesn't fit all the way and won't work
So I bought a Sterling Audio ST51 Condenser Mic on Monday to record vocals for some of my songs.
the mic
I bought it used from Guitar Center but they said it worked fine and obviously tested it. As ...
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Streaming mechanics
I use crtmp server (rtmpd) to stream flv files locally. However I get this message in the crmp log
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How to remove noise/hissing sound while recording from a Dynamic Mic
I am using the Panasonic RP-VK21 which is a Dynamic microphone. Every time I record a video tutorial I have to edit the sound to remove the hissing sound (The background noise).
What can I do to ...
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Android : connectionClosed: no XMPPConnection - That's strange! [closed]
I am getting this error
08-20 10:39:53.347: E/GTalkService(321): connectionClosed: no XMPPConnection - That's strange!
I am trying to play streaming audio on emulator using audiotrack.
what might ...
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App for recording ASIO line in
I have a PC running Windows 7 and a 4 channel external ASIO audio card. I thought I could record line in with Audacity but it doesn't suport ASIO. What other options do I have? I need a simple ...
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What quantity of hiss/muddiness should I expect give various studio setups?
I'm trying to get into home music recording of music that will now and then have some very quiet passages, quiet vocals, acoustic guitar--delicate stuff in addition to louder sections. My current ...
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Gear needed to support Ableton or other software
I am interested in composing electronic music using a program like Ableton Live.
The array of choices in terms of midi interfaces and audio interfaces is overwhelming.
Here is what I would like to ...
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Options for hobbyist audio-recording?
I met today a good guy, an artist D. McDade here, to whom I showed a song and explained about reverberation and noise -problems in small-room -recordings. He mentioned some tools such as German ...
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Easiest way to convert audio tape to mp3?
I have a few hundred of audiotapes; I am looking for an easiest way to convert them to mp3; I would like to find a software which would
1) adjust recording level automatically (and do it gradually - ...
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m-BOX Mini wont record with Logic
I am using an mbox mini with a macbook, it has been working fine. But all of a sudden logic won't record. I get nothing from either channels, microphone or guitar, so it's not phantom power, it's not ...
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Heavy Metal Vocal Equipment and Processing?
I'm in an upstart metal band and, currently, we have little recording equipment. Because I work in video production, I have some audio software on my computer for the occasions that I need it ...
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Voiceover drowns in music. How do I make it more dominant?
Total newbie here, not sure if this is the right place to post this. I'm trying to record some station IDs for an online radio station thingamajig I'm doing. I'm using a Samson C03U. My voiceovers ...
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How do monitor speakers not produce feedback?
I always see monitor speakers hooked into recording systems in example diagrams. There are monitor outputs on my audio interface. Can you really monitor recordings on speakers in the same room as ...
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Can I apply effects directly on my FireStudio Project?
I have 6 mics plugged into my FireStudio Project audio interface. I like the zero-latency monitoring available by plugging headphones into the interface, but I can't add simple effects, like reverb. ...
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Headphones to block outside noise
In a live recording environment, what "style" of headphones should I use to monitor what I am recording - in other words which block out the outside sound best.
Are in-ear headphones completely ...
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Which equipments can i buy to record sounds of animals and birds?
My friend is doing a acoustic project related to his studies. He needs to record high quality sounds from animals and birds. I don't know anything about recording audio as i am a programmer. So please ...
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Zoom H2, any way to balance the stereo?
I just noticed that my Zoom H2 (using the 90° pattern) records the right channel with a higher level compared to the left channel.
I have made several tests, positioning the recorder exactly in front ...
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How to amplify & clean up a weak reel-to-reel recording for converting to digital?
I am in the process of converting old reel-to-reel and cassette tape recordings to digital. One reel-to-recording from the early 70’s of my first band is real weak. When I amplify the sound the tape ...
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Buzzing sound when recording to laptop
I'm part of a church and we are looking to record sermons using a laptop and our sound desk. Everything works fine until we connect the laptop to mains power. Searching on Google I found this post ...
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Does correcting the speed of audio captured from vinyl at the wrong RPM degrade its quality?
I sent a record of mine to an analog -> digital conversion service, and the CD that came back sounded like chipmunks. They had played the record at 45 RPM on their capturing equipment instead of the ...
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Are there any non-weighted key MIDI controllers out there with 76 - 88 keys?
I've recently purchased Kontakt 5, and I'm exited to start using it, but I'm thinking that my current MIDI controller (an 88 weighted key digital piano) will probably be difficult to play on for ...
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A few questions about beginning to record
I have never recorded myself singing before. I have sung a couple times in weddings and in churches, but now I'd like to start recording myself singing at home.
I want to start simple and then get ...
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which is the good headphones for studio mixing and recording - available in India market? [closed]
What's the best Noise-Cancelling Headphones
I am looking for the best Noise-Cancelling Headphones to record my online training program. I need to no best Headphones available in India market
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Should I use a standalone compressor/gate or do it in post?
I'm recording screencasts and also dabbling in podcasting. I do video editing in Final Cut Pro X. My question is this:
Is it better to use a standalone insert compressor/limiter/gate or have FCPX do ...
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Learning how to create, record, mix, and master audio
I've been messing around with digital audio production for something like six years on and off, and it's been a beautiful frustrating experience. I know very little if any "textbook" information and ...
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Will I need a mic preamp for my Zoom H4N recorder?
I've bought a Zoom H4N and a Heil PR-40 mic.
Will I need to buy a mic preamp to go with that?
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Apple Hardware have Digital Output - do I need to get a high end audio card?
I've been asked a question which has got me stumped. Apple hardware generally has digital output, so what would be the benefit of installing a high end audio card?
Thanks
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How to record streaming audio?
Let's say I want to record part of an internet radio broadcast so that I can listen to it later. Is there a way to route the audio from my web browser into a recording app like Audacity? This seems ...
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How to get line-level record-out on Behringer X2442-usb?
My band uses a Behringer X2442-usb. We have it wired-up thus:
Inputs going along 10 of the channels (1-8, 9 & 11 -- we don't use the stereo input capability of the higher channels.)
We use Aux ...
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Lowering Headphone Output to Fit Microphone Input
I have a cassette recorder with a microphone input, no line-in. I'd like to record some audio coming from my computer. No matter how low I set the computer's output volume the recorded signal is way ...
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Sonar LE freezes when using MME (32-bit) driver mode
A few days ago I started having problems with Sonar in MME driver mode. Basically it freezes when I try to execute the most trivial operations, such as arming a track for recording. It had worked fine ...
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Export from garageband to audacity
I want to export ALL the audio tracks from garageband to audacity.
I searched on the internet and it is apparently not possible ( here for instance), or better it is possible but one track at time.
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Noise cancelling solution near train tracks
I've done a lot of call center work in the past. Recently I've been offered a position working from home. I would like to accept it, but I live near a large intermodal and my house is about 200 feet ...
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Recording an instructor while filming him from a distance - Take II
I again have to video our Ninjutsu club's event using my consumer Canon HF10 camcorder.
As I described in my question before the previous event, the instructor demonstrates a technique and then, ...
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How can I get a basic transcription of an audio recording using voice recognition?
I like to record the older folks in my family. I put my recorder on the table and we just chat. Just hanging out.
Most of the resulting footage is not interesting but occasionally, I get a gem. Some ...
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Monitoring multiple USB microphones
I am in the planning stages of producing a podcast consisting 2 or more people in the same room. I have a large diaphragm USB condenser mic, and another non-USB mic. At this point, I need to decide ...
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How do you make a phonograph for amateurs?
We are six students who search information about making our own phonograph. We have to make it completely by ourself and we have to use everyday components to make it. We want to base our phonograph ...
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Waterproof microphone
I want to shoot the following scene in amateur video: man jumps into the waterpool, swims under the water a couple of meters, and then floats back. The scene should be shot on head-mounted camera ...
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How to create a good short video with limited supplies and time
My buddy and I are contemplating putting a project up on Kickstarter. Most projects have a video (nice quality for the most part) that users can view to get a gist of the project and decide whether or ...
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Imitate sound of coming objects
I am going to shoot an amateur video but have no idea how to create good sound. Here is my problem.
I need to shoot some people who are coming into the direction of the camera. During this process ...
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Need a balanced sounding headphones? [closed]
Need a balanced sounding (no torrid highs or too much bass) headphones (over-ear ones) - budget around 5k-6k
suggestions!!
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Lavalier/lapel versus desktop mic for PC audio/video recording with Wirecast
A client and I are getting more serious about recording audio/video educational courses for presentation on the web, and we're wondering now about the ideal microphone to use with regard to price, ...
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Decode a-law stereo 8 -bit wav data to 16 bit lienear pcm data
I have this type of file: 8000Hz, 8 bits per sample, 64 Kbps, stereo, A-law wav file. I need to decode the alaw compression to 16 bit pcm linear encoding.
I used a lookup table for this from this ...
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How do I improve the recording levels when rcording from mixer to laptop?
I'm an amateur when it comes to all things audio, but I've been put in charge of the audio system at our church.
We're making the switch from recording sermons directly to CD to recording to a ...
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Voice recording for radio, what effects are used?
I'm recording my voice for my radio show. I used to record at the radio studio but we have a problem and so i'm stuck at home with Sound Forge.
I record the voice with a Cobalt C04 Mic that sounds ok ...
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Improving audio quality of MIDI recording
I'm trying to connect my Yamaha Keyboard to my laptop through Midi to USB cable. But, I don't get a good result from that. One reason is that the sustaining is really awful, and another being the ...
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What's wrong with the EQ on this guitar
I'm taking a line in from my acoustic guitar. Here it is unaffected:
In my opinion, this sounds terrible. I feel like there's some very ...
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What key features should I look for when purchasing a mic for podcasting?
I'm looking to set up a podcast, and want to get started with the right equipment. My problem is I have no idea what I'm looking for in a mic, and what other things I need to record good quality ...
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Recording from Turntables to Laptop causes heavy distortion
When trying to record a mix from my vinyl turntables, to my laptop, I'm getting heavy distortion, especially during the heavy bass sections of the mix.
I'm running my turntables into a 3 channel ...
