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What level should audio be recorded at?
According to Pike, your audio level should stay on the negative side of the number scale and never go above 0. Anything above this results in distortion, which will make your audio torture to listen to. He suggests keeping your level at around -10 to -12, but this can vary depending on your project and your subject.
Should I record vocals in mono or stereo?
If you are recording the vocals of one singer in a booth, then you should record in mono. However, if you are recording vocals of multiple singers and instruments, you should record in stereo. The terms mono and stereo are quite common in the sound recording industry.
Why is it difficult to record audio outdoors?
One of the biggest obstacles to recording outdoors is the wind. When it blows directly into the sound ports on a microphone, it clouds any other audio. At best, wind can sound like static. At worst, it completely obliterates the speaker. It’s virtually impossible to eliminate the sound of the wind in post-production.
How to choose the best sound recording equipment?
So selecting the proper recorder takes some research. There are a couple of schools of thought on choosing a sound recorder. The first, which usually comes from nature recordists who had a previous life in professional audio or music production, is to save your money and buy professional equipment.
How big of a Sound Recorder do I Need?
They also vary greatly in weight, with the professional versions in excess of 2 lbs., NOT including microphones, cables, batteries, wind covers and all the other goodies you need to make a decent recording. So selecting the proper recorder takes some research.
What kind of MIC do I need for outdoor recording?
Invest in a good mic for outdoor recording. The microphone on an iPhone is omnidirectional. This means that it will pick up the sounds all around the phone, even if you’re speaking directly into the microphone. If you’re driving, you’ll hear the clicker loud and clear when you signal to change lanes.