I agree about most of theadvice here. However i would be careful about
using a noise gate. If set incorrectly, a noise gate can make things
sound worse than better. A downward expander would be better, but if you
are using a quality mic and have recording levels set properly, even a
downward expander probably isn't necessary, depending on what you are
recording.
On 5/12/2020 5:30 PM, Georgina Joyce wrote:
Hello All,
Rather than making the current discussion on Zoom Microphones. very long I
thought I would ask the community of their experiences and how they undertake
a recording? As I was not sure if Andy wanted tips on recording techniques I
thought such a thread would help him and those of us who have a Zoom.
Firstly, I would record in wav. Then use reaper to apply a noise gate. This
removes hiss and other quiet unwanted noises.
I would not use a capsule on the recorder unless it was the only mic available
for that application. Using such a mic I would secure the recorder and start
the recording early so that I could discard the first second as it will contain
handling noise.
I would not wear noisy clothing or jewellery and try to get away from the
active recording space. It is surprising how clothing, shoes and bangles
rustle and jangle when you are trying to be quiet.
Then it is about choosing the mic for the sound stage I am trying to capture.
Remembering that the wider stage means that I have to be that much quieter. It
could pick me up breathing and moving my feet.
Then there are practical considerations such as power for the Zoom and
protection from wind and rain.
Of the top of my head these are the considerations I would employ before a
recording. So what about your experiences and approach?
Regards,
Gena
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