Re: [Debconf-video] Feedback
Hi, On Sun, 16 Sep 2018 at 16:29, Louis-Phillippe Véronneau wrote: > On 2018-09-12 12:27 PM, Paulo Henrique de Lima Santana wrote: > > Hi, > > > > - Mensagem original - > >> De: "Andy Simpkins" > >> Para: "debconf-video" > >> Enviadas: Quarta-feira, 6 de setembro de 2017 15:01:57 > > We didn't have this problem at DC18 since the venue did not force us to > hire an audio technician. > > We were thus able to do the sound as we wanted. So it’s been quite a while since I had anything to do with DebConf, but: after quite good results In other situations, I’d suggest perhaps investing in a rack or two of decent 8 channel transformer isolated analog audio splitters, and wiring up the transformer isolated outs to Ethercon type connectors so you can put 4 channels of analog audio down s/ftp twisted pair cable at a push. Also make sure there’s a short multi core XLR cable so the house audio tech doesn’t need to use more of their own cables to help the DC video team out. My reasoning for why this is a good approach is as follows: 1. If the quality of the transformer splits is good enough, most audio techs won’t have an issue putting these between the radio mic receivers and the mixer inputs. The gain of the preamps on the two desks can be adjusted completely independently without the sometimes unexpected effects of direct splits. 2. Being transformer isolated allows galvanic isolation such that ground loop issues aren’t a thing. 3. The equipment can be equally well put to use if it’s just the DebConf video team doing both PA and recording. Given enough staff, two desks rather than one for both PA and recording is a lot nicer to work with. I’d also consider getting some in-line preamps such as the “FetHead” type things, perhaps also some attenuators and ground lift adapters. These can really be useful for getting out of tight situations. That’s my two cents, anyway! Cheers David.
Re: [Debconf-video] Feedback
On 2018-09-12 12:27 PM, Paulo Henrique de Lima Santana wrote: > Hi, > > - Mensagem original - >> De: "Andy Simpkins" >> Para: "debconf-video" >> Enviadas: Quarta-feira, 6 de setembro de 2017 15:01:57 >> >> With regards to the sound in Buzz. >> >> The venue tech was unwilling/unable to provide a sound mix tailored for >> video stream. He was only interested in the sound within the hall. >> Indeed this is despite the nice multi matrix desk which could easily >> have been configured to provide group mixes for the room and for >> streaming... >> >> Additionally, the feed we were given was also extremely low (I ended up >> treating it as Mic level not line on the input to the camera). >> >> That said I should have listened to the early recordings and taken >> action to remedy the situation - lesson learned for next year. >> >> You are entirely correct - sound quality is the difference between >> acceptable and good! > > I am curious to know how the things were this year. > Was it better? We didn't have this problem at DC18 since the venue did not force us to hire an audio technician. We were thus able to do the sound as we wanted. -- ,''`. : :' : Louis-Philippe Véronneau `. `'` po...@debian.org / veronneau.org `- signature.asc Description: OpenPGP digital signature
Re: [Debconf-video] Feedback
Hi, - Mensagem original - > De: "Andy Simpkins" > Para: "debconf-video" > Enviadas: Quarta-feira, 6 de setembro de 2017 15:01:57 > > With regards to the sound in Buzz. > > The venue tech was unwilling/unable to provide a sound mix tailored for > video stream. He was only interested in the sound within the hall. > Indeed this is despite the nice multi matrix desk which could easily > have been configured to provide group mixes for the room and for > streaming... > > Additionally, the feed we were given was also extremely low (I ended up > treating it as Mic level not line on the input to the camera). > > That said I should have listened to the early recordings and taken > action to remedy the situation - lesson learned for next year. > > You are entirely correct - sound quality is the difference between > acceptable and good! I am curious to know how the things were this year. Was it better? Best regards, -- Paulo Henrique de Lima Santana (phls) Curitiba - Brasil Membro da Comunidade Curitiba Livre Site: http://www.phls.com.br GNU/Linux user: 228719 GPG ID: 0443C450 Apoie a campanha pela igualdade de gênero #HeForShe (#ElesPorElas) http://www.heforshe.org/pt
