- Hi, my name's Rich Harrington. … - And I'm Robbie Carman. … - Now Rob, whenever I go out and I speak at a conference, … or I'm out shooting in the field, … everyone always seems obsessed … on how do I get my tablet or my smartphone to work. … People are like, "can I use my iPad as a monitor?" … No, not really! … Can I use it to do this? … No, not really, but there is a wealth of all sorts of apps … that help out with things like audio. … - Well yeah, something like an iPhone … for example is, guess what? … A dedicated digital audio recorder. … - [Rich] You mean it's designed to have sound … go in and out of it already? … - That's right Rich. … And thanks to all of the wonderful … app developers out there, not just for iOS, … but for Android and other applications … where you can use a mobile device … like a phone or a tablet as a dedicated … digital audio recorder. … Now, just to be clear, it's probably not recommended … if you haven't tested it out and you're just going, … "I'm going to bring out my phone …
Released
5/31/2016- Why does my audio sound so bad?
- How do I use a dedicated audio recorder?
- Which type of microphone should I use?
- What adapters do I need?
- How do I sync sound—in the field and in post?
Authors Rich Harrington and Robbie Carman offer simple solutions that will help you capture high-quality audio without a lot of expensive gear. Plus, get run-and-gun techniques for getting clean audio in noisy settings, syncing audio with video in post, and using click tracks to capture great live music performances.
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 22s
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1. Why Does My Audio Sound So Bad?
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You call this a mic?4m 7s
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Using an attached mic3m 58s
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2. What Type of Audio Recorder Do I Need?
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What inputs do I need?5m 7s
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File formats to choose from5m 59s
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3. How Do I Use a Dedicated Audio Recorder?
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Setting levels6m 10s
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Monitoring sound6m 51s
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Slating takes4m 5s
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4. What Type of Microphone Should I Use for Run-and-Gun Shooting?
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Built-in microphones3m 36s
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Shotgun microphones4m 27s
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Microphone preamps5m 45s
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5. What Type of Microphone Should I Use for an Interview?
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Lavalier mic6m 35s
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Boom mic5m 1s
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6. What Adapters Should I Carry?
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Adapting audio7m 13s
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Adapting video8m 54s
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Power options4m 9s
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Connecting gear5m 52s
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7. How Can I Record Sync Sound with My iPhone?
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Adapter cables3m 27s
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8. How Do I Get Audio for an Interview?
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Audio for interviews2m 1s
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Placing the mic1m 29s
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Interview techniques1m 36s
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Interviewee placement1m 57s
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9. Why Should I Use a Click Track to Record a Band?
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Using a click track1m 28s
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Creating a click track5m 10s
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10. How Do I Sync Sound in Post?
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How do I sync sound in post?1m 20s
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