Hello Aidan, Well I am picky, there is nothing wrong in getting the best out of the equipment. The Zoom 6 pre-amps are renowned for their hiss. It would be useful to share your tips to get the most from the recorder.
Regards, > On 13 May 2020, at 13:52, Aidan <aidan.smartt...@gmail.com> wrote: > > If using something like h6 I cannot really imagine that you would need > to apply noise filters. Unless you very picky. > > On 5/13/20, Georgina Joyce <g...@gena-j.me.uk> wrote: >> Hello Tim, >> >> Interesting, if using a non destructive DAW like reaper, if it is >> incorrectly applied simply undo it. I am not familiar with using expanders. >> But the noise comes from whatever equipment. Very few mics have a >> undetectable noise floor and even the best pre-amps have some noise. So a >> light touch of post processing is likely to be required. But as you rightly >> point out it is down to the environment and what purpose the recording is to >> serve. >> >> Thanks, >> >> >> >>> On 13 May 2020, at 12:23, tim cumings <thcumi...@comcast.net> wrote: >>> >>> 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 >>>> >>>> Call: M0EBP >>>> DMR ID: 2346259 >>>> Loc: IO83PS >>>> 73 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> Gena >> >> Call: M0EBP >> DMR ID: 2346259 >> Loc: IO83PS >> 73 >> >> >> >> >> > > > Gena Call: M0EBP DMR ID: 2346259 Loc: IO83PS 73 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#3173): https://groups.io/g/all-audio/message/3173 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/74168935/21656 Group Owner: all-audio+ow...@groups.io Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/all-audio/leave/1074140/405281159/xyzzy [arch...@mail-archive.com] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
