Richard Harrington: So Rob, not all audio recorders are created equal, and I think we've…become desensitized as a production community to good audio, because things like iTunes…and AAC audio, AC3, MP3; we've taken convenience over quality.…Robbie Carman: Yeah, that's right.…It's not to say that those formats don't sound pretty good, but there's a lot that goes into…good audio and understanding some of the technical aspects of how a digital audio recorder is pretty important.…
And so one of the first things that I look at when choosing a digital audio recorder…is what file formats that it can record to, and the most common ones that you're going…to find are AIFF, WAV and then MP3.…Now some of the recorders could also do AAC, but more times than not you're going to find…WAV, AIFF, or MP3.…Richard Harrington: And there really is no huge difference in two of those.…For example, if you're using AIFF or WAV, it's really just a matter of the native platform.…The AIFF format was more commonly used in a Macintosh workflow while the WAV was more…
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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