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Super low budget chat-show style webcast
Bit of a broad question here, but I'll try to be as specific as possible.
Basically there are a group of us talking about doing a round-table chat-show style webcast. Cracked.com's After Hours show ...
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How do I audio record a meeting with 10 people in a room 10ftx10ft
I have to do audio recordings for a college thesis. The recordings are of meetings in a room about 10 ft square. There will be between 7-10 people participating. I have permission to do the recording. ...
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How do I capture or create first-person audio?
I was wondering how I might capture or create audio which sounds like it's being heard first-person. For example, there's a scene in Being John Malkovich where the viewer sees through Malcovich's ...
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Tips for silently prompting people to not get too close to mics?
In a recent video project I came across some "popping" which I believe was in part due to the person being too close to the mic.
Without verbally prompting them, what would help remind them to keep ...
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Microphone recommendation for solo trombone recordings
I would like some help to come up with a good mic setup to record solo trombone. I am not interested in the pop-brass-full-power kind of trombone playing needing a Shure SM57, but rather the sweet ...
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Microphone/Extras for video-tutorials/screencasts
For making video-tutorials/screencasts, what is a good, yet affordable microphone and what additional extras do I need?
The tutorials will revolve around programming, so things to consider might be ...
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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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Wireless lapel mic (for use with Canon 7D) recommendations
I am producing a documentary on a very small budget and am looking to purchase a wireless lapel microphone. I am pretty camera savvy but when it comes to microphones I have no clue. So what I'm after ...
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Best Way/Equipment To Record A Group Outdoors
I am trying to find a good way to record a group of people spread out along a field in a park. There will be wind. I had planned on using a windsock. I used an AT2020USB mic and was surprised that ...
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What is the best way to mic a hammered dulcimer?
Looking for some suggestions on getting the most authentic recorded sound from a Hammered Dulcimer. The model I am mic'ing has 2 sound holes.
What would be the ideal mic type(s) (i.e. dynamic, ...
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Lavalier for video production
Looking for a Lavalier microphone for video production. The Rode Lavalier Mic looks like the best bang for buck in regards to quality for price. But really for my current budget the many times cheaper ...
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What is a good cardioid mic for video?
I am going to be recording audio-for-video on the field and I am trying to figure out what type of mic to use. We are also on an extremely tight budget, so I am looking for something under $200. I ...
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USB mic vs. XLR, 3.5mm, or 1/4 inch connector
What are the advantages of having a USB mic over having a XLR, 3.5mm, or 1/4 inch connector? I.e. quality, price, portability. I am looking at recording sound for video and I'm not sure what type ...
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How to record one or several celli?
I have tried to record a cello with a Audio Technica ATM10 omnidirectional microphone with mixed results.
As this is something I am likely to do regularly, I would like to receive advice.
There ...
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Live percussion recording - microphone questions
I want to record a live performance focused on percussion and voice. I have a Mac and a Presonus Firebox.
To start I'm considering a simple mono recording, since the most important to me is the ...
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Urgent: Micing a kick drum with a large diaphragm condenser?
In two days, I am supposed to record a rock (more like hardcore) band. I'm definitely no professional, rather doing it as a favor since I have most of the equipment.
I am starting with the drums and ...
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How should I mic a classical guitar?
I’d like to record some classical guitar. I have Garage Band and a couple of generic USB mics. I also have a two-channel M-Audio preamp/audio interface, so recommendations for better mics for the ...
