Best digital voice recorders according to redditors
We found 469 Reddit comments discussing the best digital voice recorders. We ranked the 146 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 469 Reddit comments discussing the best digital voice recorders. We ranked the 146 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
looks closest to this that i could find
It's the best audio recording, certainly, but the poor mic couldn't handle the high amplitude of the sonic booms and attenuated the sound. Most cameras didn't do any better.
Here's a (loud) recording where the camera didn't attenuate the sound, but mostly because it didn't pick up low frequencies really at all, so there's no bass to the boom.
If it had been me making the trip out to one of these, I would bring along something that can actually do events like these justice. This classic recorder, for example, would have provided much better sound than any of the recordings I've heard thus far. (Speaking from experience -- I've used it to record things like thunderstorms and booming fireworks.)
You can get these little PCBs from From Amazon that do exacltey what you want!
it looks like this voice recorder i found on amazon if it really is the case, i don't know the story, but i'd go into full lock-down mode. steps are as follows. be forewarned, this is some zero-dark-thirty gulag special forces shit, but in these situations it helps to have a list of things to do.
if you have any questions, message me.
I think the entire track was recorded on a Talkboy Recorder as well.
It’s just Nate on his Talkboy voice changer, adding to his child porn/blackmail collection. Cut to him printing out photos of Kat in the nude, right before roaring “I’M CALLING THE POLICE!” while doing chin ups.
As soon as the camera guy said he was going to 'stand up for his rights' you can see something click in the officers head and then the abuse of his authority starts ramping up. Looked like the cop took that as a challenge and responded with "this is what your precious Rights are worth" then proceeded to illegally detain him and take his property and stash it inside his cop car so it couldn't record conversations happening outside the vehicle.
ANOTHER example of why these auditors need to buy themselves a simple Audio recorder, especially ones that allow an external microphone to be attached.
I have a couple of these recorders (earlier model but same exact design as these) so I can grab one and take it with me whenever I leave the house. Also keep one in the car. They can record for an entire day before running out of power.
You can stash one in a deep 'hidden' pocket with an external mic clipped outside of your clothing. So if they merely detain you they won't find it with a cursory patdown and it will still record everything even if they steal your main camera.
Even if they find it after arrest and delete the recording it's a simple on board solid state memory chip so the info is still there to recover pretty easily so long as they don't record over the data... which is unlikely as they would need to leave it running for an entire day to do so.
Buy a small dictaphone (recording device) and keep it on you at all times. Record her fucking abuse for a few months and then go to the police, explain that it's been going on for as long as you can remember. Your mom needs to be behind bars. This kind of shit is way beyond unacceptable.
Something like this should do it.
If you get it, i reccomend one of these (any brand)~
https://www.amazon.co.uk/INFINITY-USB-FOOT-PEDAL-IN-USB-2/dp/B002MY6I7G
fingers crossed for you :)
This is the most expensive video you've ever seen.
It easily costs more than a portable http://www.amazon.com/TASCAM-DR-05-Portable-Digital-Recorder/dp/B004OU2IQG/ref=sr_1_3?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1393995752&sr=1-3
or Microphone http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT2020-Cardioid-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B0006H92QK/ref=sr_1_17?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1393995840&sr=1-17
Look like a Zoom H2N to me : http://www.amazon.com/Zoom-H2N-H2n-Handy-Recorder/dp/B005CQ2ZY6
Don't worry about it. The full sized TalkBoy didn't work that well either. Evidently, if you still want one you can buy one for $200.
Heya, I do a little tutorial series myself called Cooking With Unity. It's always good to have more tutorials out there and I like that you are focusing on scripting basics and Javascript. I'll be referring people to you for scripting basics in the future!
I want to note that you may wish to invest in another microphone; there's quite a bit of noise on your videos. I ended up picking up this one and was very happy with it. (Yeah, it's a chunk of change; I ended up splitting the cost with my business partner/sound guy; I use it for my show and he uses it for sound effects and recording) I understand that the videos are free and I can still clearly hear you on the videos so it's not a HUGE deal, but if you want to improve your audio quality it's a good place to start!
Good luck with your videos and thanks for sharing!
/u/robot_one - sadly, this setup won't give you much light; the tripod is made for still photography, not video; plus the recorder has poor frequency response and outputs to mono.
Instead, I recommend [Referral Links]:
This setup will cost you about $100 more, but will give you more light, higher quality audio and smoother camera pans and tilts.
Hope this is helpful, good luck with your exercise videos and Happy New Year to you and yours!
https://www.amazon.com/Tascam-Stereo-Portable-Digital-Recorder/dp/B004OU2IQG/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1543475968&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=tascam&dpPl=1&dpID=416qFERGyuL&ref=plSrch
I have one of these and it works great. The sound is excellent, a lot of storage space and its easy to use.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NPKO4E
Bought for $3 two weeks ago, sold for $235 yesterday.
3 Nikon dslr's, 1 35mm f/1.8 50mm f/1.8, and 18-55 kit lens.
This camera mount
This field monitor
This fluid head
This tripod
These body lav's
These on camera microphone's
These field recorders
http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-VN-7200-Digital-Recorder-V404130BU000/dp/B005756GYM/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1450883648&sr=1-2
I used something like this for a few years. I'd take notes while in the lecture, then go back and listen to the recording if I had had missed something. Set it up front before class starts. You could even put the audio files in dropbox for your class/study group, if you want.
You have a couple of options, but the webcam and mic just... aren't going to cut it. You'll never get the sound mixed right. Best bet is going to be capture the audio and video separately, then re-combine. The problem is I've never met a camera that really captures good sound. You can get decent sound by using a video-capable DSLR with external mic connections... but you'll spend $3k - $5k to get that sort of a setup working right.
I'm assuming the primary focus here is the audio, so you can probably get away with the webcam for the video, or any digital camera that's video capable. The key to making it look good will be lighting, more than the camera. If you have a couple of halogen worklights around you can use those as cheap stage lighting. Failing that, position yourself in the sunlight from a window. Make sure the background behind you is free of distracting stuff like old clothes, random papers, etc. Even a cheap, crappy camera can usually take decent images and video if you give it enough light to work with.
Software: You'll need something like Audacity - which is free and pretty easy to use. Does everything you need.
On to hardware: Two options. I'll give you the expensive one first, then the hackier way.
If you're going for absolute audio quality, you'll need a large diaphragm condenser mic. You'll want a mic for each channel you want to capture - so one for the vocal, one for the instrument. Expect to spend ~$100 per mic give or take. Monoprice has a decent one a little cheaper. Craigslist is a good source. When you get into mics, it's as fidgety a question as "which guitar is the best" - but that's your starting place. You'll need to run the mics into a mixer board (and condenser mics usually use phantom power, so your mixer needs to support that). Again, Monoprice has some decent sub-$100 options, or you can chase Craigslist. Figure this will cost you $300 to $350 after mics, cables, stands, and mixer. You can easily spend $$$$$$ as you get better stuff, but that's the basic setup.
The cheaper way - something like a Zoom H2N. Since these will do stereo recording, I tend to hang one off a mic stand horizontally halfway between my guitar and face. That lets me catch (mostly) the voice on the right channel and (mostly) the guitar on the left. After that I can do corrections and relative volume on each at least mostly separately.
The third alternative would be a USB mic like the Blue Yeti on the desk, use the computer's webcam to record video and the audio from the mic at the same time. I have a friend who's an operatic tenor, and he records his video auditions this way. I don't have the details on the software he's using, though. The H2N I linked above can be used the same way - put it in USB mic mode, record audio and video at the same time.
Given what you're trying to accomplish, I'd recommend the H2N, and depending on just how lazy you want to be either record separately and recombine, or use it as a stereo USB mic. But you really do want a way to separate the vocals and the instrument at least a little to fix specific things on each side and match the volumes a bit.
I didn't do a stunning job with it, but about 30 minutes ago I did a quick demo of a song on the H2n. I love mine, anyway...
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You can also get a better USB webcam. Many Point-n-Shoot digital cameras also can be used as a USB recording device.
I bought a couple of things and found this combo to work the best:
Cable: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01BFJ0FX6
Digital Audio Recorder:
https://www.amazon.com/Sony-ICDUX560BLK-Stereo-Digital-Recorder/dp/B01FWNSXJO/ref=mp_s_a_1_5
No need for a phone or to record with a GoPro.
Binaural recording is a good bet. Basically you use multiple microphones (or special mics) to record sound more like how your ears would hear it. That way when you play back, if two people are talking over each other, you would hear it in different headphones/speakers and it would be more like following a live conversation.
I recorded several game sessions using a Zoom H2 but I would expect that there are less expensive options (and possibly better-quality options by now), as I bought mine years ago.
Another method is the foam head method (I learned about this via Yog-Sothoth.com's various podcasts and game recordings). Basically you have a foam head at your table with microphones in its ears. Binaural recording with microphones placed approximately where human ears would be.
One thing I've found is helpful: do not keep the microphone directly on the same table on which you are playing. Dice rolls are thunderous explosions, every pencil scratch is heard, shuffled papers cover voices, etc. You can put it on the table with something soft underneath (piece of felt, napkins, towel, books) to prevent some of that noise.
It can take some getting used to for the people being recorded. I know at first I talked directly to the microphone, which meant I was louder than others who spoke more conversationally to each other. Some people are more likely to talk when there is a mic present, others may get quieter or contribute less. So that's just nontechnical stuff to be aware of.
I don't know too much about recording devices either, but you're budget seems very limited if you want the best as you wrote in the title.
However here are some options I can recommend that should be within your budget:
 
My teacher uses one of these mobile recorders to record my playing or herself when she prepares for concerts. The quality is quite good even though I play on a digital piano. It filters background noises pretty well and records in stereo (the ones with two microphones at least. I can't tell you which model she has exactly though, but I guess it's an older one. If you want audio only this might be a good choice.
 
You'll get very good results with a Focusrite 2i2 audio interface. It's one the best if oyur on a budget. Just plug the digital into the interface using the headphone jack, connect the interface to your computer with USB and use any audio software to record it. Audacity would work just fine for this. It's around 150,- so you could also get a decent quality cable.
 
A friend of mine has a Sony alpha a5000 camera with has decent video and sound quality. We did record a couple of jam sessions in the past. Same as the mobile recorder, its microphone reduces background noise quite well, though recording in a quiet room would be recommended. It usually comes with an 16-50mm lens which works great for nice close up shots, though the Bokeh doesn't look as creamy as with a 50mm prime lens. I don't recommend the a5000 specificly because I think it is the best one, but the only one I know that works well. You should be able to find a used one for about 250,-.
 
If you're looking for CD quality audio, option 2 might get you closest. If not, maybe also consider trying to use a mobile phone, the newer ones do a great job of recording with decent audio and video. Just take a look at some of the videos people upload here.
Both Zoom and Tascam have small handy recorders (kind of pricey but excellent quality) that have those little holes where you can tie in a little wrist bracelet to hold or potentially a key ring to attach to a lanyard.
A red cloak, for those like me who aren't familiar with them.
How about these 10sec toy message recorders? They're cheap enough that you can buy a few, 1 for each sound you want to make.
A push button voice recorder (or voice chip).
Amazon has this one.
Also look at the EZ Sound Box item, since the first option has you speaking directly into the box. The EZ lets you record from other sources.
Digital Recorder $50
These are made for meetings and such and have a function to start and stop recording based on the ambient level of sound. That is they start recording when someone starts talking.
It's illegal to record someone without telling them, but then again, so is sexual harassment. Doubt this is going anywhere near a court of law, unless things really go off the rails. Produce the tape for HR and that should be enough to cast reasonable doubt on her version.
You should be thinking about a new job, though. These situations tend not to end well for anyone, regardless of who's in the right. Good luck.
I don't know what you've already done to prepare, so I'll write this starting from the ground up.
Well shit, I put more effort into that than I did my thesis. Upvote me, damn it! And let me know if you have any questions, because I probably missed some points.
I've been doing transcription for a number of years. You definitely need a footpedal to make any decent money. This is the standard foot pedal used. https://www.amazon.com/Infinity-Digital-Control-Computer-USB2/dp/B002MY6I7G/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=infinity+foot+pedal&qid=1572022737&sr=8-3
However, before making any foot pedal investment, if you haven't been trained or had any practice in transcription before, I'd suggest you listen to some transcription audio files (which you can get on the Internet, I'm sure) and practice typing what you hear.
remove the tracking junk after ref= to get a clean link:
https://www.amazon.com/Tascam-Stereo-Portable-Digital-Recorder/dp/B004OU2IQG
You can reduce the "shot with a GoPro" look by changing the "field of view" setting to "medium" or "narrow" then processing in GoPro Studio with the "remove fisheye" option turned on.
Use bright, but soft and neutral lighting - invest in some inexpensive lighting rigs like some of the ones in any of these videos: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=video+lighting+cheap
Get yourself a microphone and an audio recorder and record the sound separately. Camera microphones are horrible.
Forget using the camcorder. Use the GoPro and the S5 to record. Record your footage in 1080p on both devices.
Also get a tripod and the adaptors you'll need to put the gopro and / or phone on it.
Get one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/Zoom-H2N-H2n-Handy-Recorder/dp/B005CQ2ZY6/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?keywords=h2n&qid=1568136520&s=gateway&sr=8-7
You can record the classes you are sitting in and then replay them later at 1.5x (or whatever speed you want, it supports a wide range of variable playback speed) on headphones while you study.
Also the recording quality is really good and you can use it to audio-diary.
So there's a million ways to do this. First, I'll start by saying that the two hallmarks of amateur video are:
So to remedy that, you want:
The first thing I'd recommend is to get a solid camera system setup. If you just want to make some fun short films without spending thousands of dollars, I'd suggest one of two kits:
The Osmo system ($400) is a tiny camera mounted to an electronic handheld stabilizer; it lets you get nice, smooth motion shots & can also be mounted to a tripod (various aftermarket systems are available for it).
https://www.dji.com/osmo-pocket
This setup runs about $400, plus the cost of a tripod. Here's a nice starter video tripod for $140 with a fluid head, which allows the camera to be panned & tilted smoothly:
https://www.amazon.com/Cayer-BV30L-Professional-Mid-Level-Camcorder/dp/B0784CWMP4/
Alternatively, most smartphones shoot 1080p video these days. In addition, you can tweak them out with additional software & hardware for enhanced functionality. I highly recommend the Filmic Pro software, which is available for both iOS & Android: ($15 or $20)
https://www.filmicpro.com/
If you have an iPhone or a Google Pixel 2/2XL, you can buy an anamorphic lens ($150), which gives you that nice widescreen look. That's a nice step up over the Osmo, as using say an iPhone allows you tap the screen to lock focus & also use a neat glass lens to get a great picture effect.
https://moondoglabs.com/collections/lenses
As far as smartphone stabilizers go, there are a variety available. I have a Smove gimbal & really like it:
https://smove.video/
Zhiyun has a good one on Amazon as well:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BHCC3BV
So either the Osmo or smartphone approach gives you a great camera, plus an electric gimbal stabilizer, plus a tripod for fix shots & for doing pans & tilts, and some tricks for using it like a mini crane by tilting it & stuff. For editing video (on a computer), Blackmagic has a version of their pro-grade DaVinci Resolve 16 software available for free: (editing, color correction, etc.)
https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/
As far as audio goes, it's pretty simple: use an external mic, and for vocals, keep it within 12" of the person's mouth. People generally either use a mic on a boom stick, or else a lav mic that you can clip to a lapel or whatever. You typically want to capture vocals & some environmental sounds, and then do foley (adding sound effects like putting a V8 engine on a Honda Civic, haha) & add some music & soundtrack stuff. There is software available for syncing up separate, standalone mics. If you have the budget available, the Zoom H2n is a great starter microphone:
https://www.amazon.com/Zoom-H2N-H2n-Handy-Recorder/dp/B005CQ2ZY6/
I use a Redhead windscreen on mine:
http://www.redheadwindscreens.com/
You can get cheap lapel mics too, for as low as $30 or so, that do a pretty decent job to capture people talking. But as far as making basic short films go, that's a pretty good ultra-budget setup...you get good video quality, good stabilization, and good audio recordings.
The next step is adding some lighting into the mix, which really helps a ton. If you'd like to play around with things, simulation is available, from a variety of sources. One I really like is called Cine Tracer, which is a cinematography simulator for lighting etc., sold through the Steam gaming store:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/904960/Cine_Tracer/
Anyway, that's just a very, very basic introduction to some tools that can get you some great-looking stuff right off the bat. The minimum would just be sticking a smartphone on like a $30 tripod & shooting from there. A step up would be a gimbal system & separate audio system as discussed above, and perhaps a basic LED lighting kit. If you have a few grand to play with, they make some really stellar cameras in that pricerange now, such as this 6K camera for $2,500:
https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/blackmagicpocketcinemacamera
Great audio is also surprisingly inexpensive (relatively speaking, in terms of film equipment pricing). One of the first production-grade pieces of equipment I purchased was the Sanken COS-11D lav mic, which is used on a lot of movies & TV shows, and ran just shy of $500. That may sound like a lot, but an 8K RED Monstro digital cinematography camera starts at over $50k, so audio isn't that bad in comparison.
So a big part of it begins with budget & what you plan on doing. If you're just goofing around with friends, get a decent fluid-head tripod & use your smartphone & Filmic Pro to make some cool stuff. Save up & add some lighting, and maybe a gimbal, and some audio equipment. There's so many things you can do super-cheap & still make it look cool!
Just add one of these yourself.
If you want to work on it, you will have to realize that it could take well over a year for improving your voice.
Here is what I did:
I joined Toastmasters. Public speaking for me is nerve-racking and still is but I know that it will have long term benefits.
I bought books. My favourite so far has been Freeing the Natural Voice by Kristin Linklater. It is filled with exercises (sometimes silly but that's okay) that you can do. Be alone in your room and work on it.
To get you started, it all starts with breathing. Take a deep breath right now.
Did your chest and shoulders move? Well, then you are doing it wrong. Proper breathing requires the use of the diaphragm. It is a thin membrane attached to the stomach. Your stomach moves out as you inhale and in when you exhale. Inhale for 4 seconds, exhale for 4, then hold for 4.
I also sing in the car. My commute is one hour each way so I have plenty of time. Pick your favourite songs and sing. You will sound terrible at first but that's okay.
I would recommend buying a voice recorder. Our voices sound a lot different to us than what other people hear. I bought this one:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BOXNSRY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
You can do enunciation exercises such as bee, boo, baa, bi, buu. Then work your way up the alphabet. Cee, coo, caa, etc.
Buy an arduino, a button, and a speaker. Plug you're USB cable into your arduino and computer. Download the arduino IDE from the arduino website. Spend a month or two learning how to code... or rip it off github.com.. build a box, record your sound, and voila, you're done. Not too shabby............ooooorrrrr just buy this already made sound recorder box from Amazon for 16 bucks, have it prime shipped to your door in 2 days and your problem is solved. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01384GIP0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_5CI2CbFR9W013
Dealing with narcs takes practice, and trial & error. The fact that you're making an effort is great! Don't beat yourself us for not hitting a home run. Clearly you're making progress with the gray rocking, since she keeps commenting on it. Stick to your guns!
I looked up voice recorders on Amazon. [This one by Sony](Sony ICD-PX370 Mono Digital Voice Recorder with Built-in USB Voice Recorder https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B06XFTWCBJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_vtswCbY4G0JTF) has solid reviews. All of the less expensive ones I looked at that appear to have good reviews actually have a lot of fake reviews - I checked them against fakespot. If you can invest in a voice recorder, that would be great. These have enough capacity to go all day.
Given the shared computer angle, I agree that an open online log feels risky. Just write a line and hit send so there are no open drafts. Or if you're allowed to use your phone during the day, maybe you can make very brief notes - just enough to jog your memory - then fill it in after work. Another option is to go to the restroom and make notes there, and during lunch. If N isn't too nosy, a paper notepad in your purse may be faster to use than your phone.
How about sitting down with your boss, saying you've taken note of his comments about wanting you to move up, and you'd like to understand what that would look like - timetable, responsibilities, coworkers - and what you can do to make it happen. That makes you look eager, and committed, which are always good things. At the same time it gives you more information to help you decide how to handle the situation. If your boss is really perceptive, he'll understand that N is driving you crazy and you want to get away from her. Maybe the boss will manage some small adjustments that will make things more tolerable in the interim.
And remember, there's nothing that says you can't keep looking for another job while working this one. It's typically easier to find a job when you already have one, ironically. Maybe you can jump to another company and make professional progress. And if you really like your current one (other than N), you can consider a transfer back in a few years after N has retired or you're in a high enough position that she's a non - issue.
I used a cheap Sony https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XFTWCBJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_9Ds3DbD1ZRA7J with a cheap external lavilier mic https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016C4ZG74/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_yFs3DbBWC4W8C. I hid it under the back seat because it was easy and this was my first attempt. I wasnt expecting anything. The audio wasn't great when the car was on the freeway because of external car noises. Next step was to remove the panel above the stereo and mount inside the dash. An external omnidirectional mic is necessary for good audio but will also pick up other sounds too so want to get it as close as possible.
I used Checkmate test https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001O8644S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_AKs3DbT0E88HM. This came with two tests but it the first test is positive... anyway, follow the instructions to the letter and you will be fine. Be patient don't rush the process. It's the same type of reagent used in rape kits so it works. Just in case I did use 4 controls in my group. I used a positive control I knew would react and 3 negative controls all using different materials.
Good luck, stay strong and remember, you may not like what you find.
Not an app answer, but I use a digital recorder and a telephone recording device. Costs more, but it works like a charm.
I've had really good luck with my Zoom H2. I think they have a new model out now.
I've used one of these before:
www.amazon.com/Zoom-H2-Portable-Stereo-Recorder/dp/B000VBH2IG
It's a bit more portable than the netbook, and can record for hours with a big enough SD card.
Great job! I like this a lot.
If you can/are willing to invest in a better microphone that can handle higher frequencies, I would recommend a [Zoom H2] (http://www.amazon.com/Zoom-H2-Portable-Stereo-Recorder/dp/B000VBH2IG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1331504583&sr=8-2). They're relatively cheap, and handle voices well. I'm an opera singer, and I use it to record pretty much everything I do.
OKAY! So, I think this is pretty much everything that makes my setup what it is. If you see anything I’ve missed and are curious about, or want more details as to how everything came together, lemme know!
(Didn’t trust USB 3.0 with my wireless accessories, and I love the individual button on control on this guy. Plus, you can’t beat that price!)
Materials and Tools Used, Step By Step:
Base pieces:
3/4” pine (ply for base, solid for wrist rests)
Table saw for cutting large pieces
Jig saw for details and wrist rests
Molding wrist rests/rounding edges:
Belt sander (Turned upside down, ‘cause I’m not super strong lol)
Wrist Rest Adhesion:
Wood clamps
Wood glue
Attaching Hardware:
Drill with 3/16 and 5/16” bits for cam lock screws
1/4” Drill bit for threaded inserts
1/4” Threaded Inserts
5/8” Forstner bit for cam locks - $8.97
1/4” Dowel Centers for lining everything up - $5.83/4-pack
12mm Cam locks/screws
Finishing product:
Detail sander, 150-grit
Hand Sanding, 220-grit
3x Minwax Deep Mahogany Stain
2x Minwax Fast Drying Gloss Polyurethane
Logitech Trackman Marble Adaption:
Blade for scoring trackball and cutting cover
Hacksaw the tail off
Sand down with 220-grit
Cardboard (from inside of a binder cover) to create cover piece
Oil Rubbed Bronze Metallic Spray paint to sorta match
The other two things you’ll see in the pics are more specific to my transcription job, but in case there’s any interest:
I ordered up this funky piece for forward movement and strafing:
http://www.amazon.com/INFINITY-FOOT-PEDAL-INSUB2-IN-USB2/dp/B002MY6I7G/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1333584503&sr=1-1
I'll still have Nostromo D-pad, but hopefully not nearly as much thumb cramping
If you don't already have a foot pedal, get one. They make it possible to rewind / play / pause without ceasing to type.
What software are you using for playback? NCH ExpressScribe is free and designed for use with a foot pedal.
It takes about twice the length of the recording to accurately transcribe. Your speed and accuracy will go up over time. You can practice by transcribing YouTube videos / television. In fact, closed-captioning companies often hire people to do live transcription, which has a much broader margin of error.
Some clients want tags, others don't. Tags are only really useful in cases where there are multiple speakers or a question-and-answer format. Ask the client first.
Your comfort is important for endurance, so make your chair and desk as ergonomic as possible. There is a very real risk of developing tendonitis in the wrist due to consistent typing; use of a wrist pad is ideal. Take regular breaks for stretching.
My advice: Listen through once, typing everything you can understand as quickly as possible. Listen through at a higher speed a second time, correcting mistakes and adding tags. Listen through a third time at an even higher speed to ensure you've done the best you can.
Thank you!! I used this PCM recorder https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Portable-Condenser-Microphones-High-Speed/dp/B002R56C4O and fed sample tracks from it into an envelope follower module in my synth. The actual tracks were recorded using a little shitty mackie mixer, an interface and my laptop. I would usually fiddle around with the synth for a few hours and then just record one track straight from the synth mixer. After that all I'd do is compress it and play guitar over it if need be.
Could you get a handheld audio recording device and just leave on, on your desk? Would that be legal? It would certainly be a backup just in case.
Something like a Sony M10? Amazing battery life, looks kind of like a smartphone. Just leave it upside down and recording when in class or when speaking to a student in private? That does seem like a bit of grey area ethically I suppose, unless you told them you were recording.
I've been using one of these for audio. I use it for taking notes on the job, but I have it set up for continuous recording. With a large enough SD card and a low enough sampling rate, it can hold weeks worth of 24/7 audio. It's got a "hold" switch that blocks all buttons to record continuously.
Upside for me is that I can record continuously and just press the T-mark button before I take a new note. At the end of the day, I'll have an 8-12 hour file, but playback will jump straight to those T-marks.
I'd say that this works OK, and would probably work better if I figure out some way for my computer to manage T-marked files. (I need to come up with a semi-autonomous way to pull the marked audio and transfer it to a new file)
I've been looking for a wearable audio/video recorder for EDC. It needs to:
Probably what you want https://www.amazon.com/Tascam-Stereo-Portable-Digital-Recorder/dp/B004OU2IQG/ref=sr_1_3?crid=DDQS2KYO9ZUY&keywords=tascam+dr-05&qid=1562275565&s=gateway&sprefix=tascam+d%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3
Well hang on though. Because depending on what and how you're filming, a lav mic may be better for you. Best thing you can do for audio quality is get the mic as close as possible. Since you've indicated you're willing to combine in post (which honestly is way less work than some people make it out to be) something like this and this might work better for you. To be clear, I'm not saying the linked Shure is bad. It's not. If you're planning on putting the phone on a tripod and videoing yourself from like 5-10 feet away, go with the lav. If you're videoing at arms length holding the iPhone, go with something like the Shure. Getting the mic close is the single best thing you can do.
Okay! With those parameters, assets, and budget, you have two good options.
The first, and probably easiest, will be doing exactly what /u/MacintoshEddie has suggested and throwing $400 at a local filmmaker and seeing what they can do with your well developed idea.
The second is, in my opinion, more fun, but it'll also require you to learn a little about filmmaking yourself.
The good news is, you already have most of the tools you need to create a "my first documentary" video and do it well. The camera on the iPhone 7 is better than any camera you're going to purchase below $200, and if you drop a couple bucks on a tripod and iphone adapter you're going to be set.
The biggest downside for you will be audio. Audio is the thing most fresh-faced filmmakers overlook, but it's just as-- if not more-- important as video quality. The onboard microphone in the iPhone is oooookay, but if you're more than 3 feet away from your subject, it'll get dicey. And unfortunately, this is the only place the iPhone falls short of a $250 Canon t2i.
Traditionally, there are two ways to do audio: in-camera and synced. In camera is when the audio and video are recorded together inside whatever camera you're using. This is a little tricky for the iPhone, because it's harder to attach a decent microphone. There are ways, but I'm not fluent in them. If this were a DSLR like the t2i mentioned above, I'd suggest you drop $150 for a Rode Videomic and call it a day. Since that's not an option (that I know of-- there might be a 3.5mm microphone jack adapter for the iPhone 7!), we need to look at the second audio solution: synced.
Synced audio is when you record the audio and video separately, and then synchronize them in post production. First off, post production is a fancy way of saying "editing the video." For professionals, there's a whole lot more than just editing, but for you, this'll be when you're bringing the footage onto your macbook and likely editing in iMovie.
For synced audio, the best option will be purchasing an $85 Tascam DR-05, a cheap microphone boom stand, and this adapter. Attach the DR-05 to the boom, throw something heavy on the base of the stand, and you'll have a good setup to capture audio for interviews and stationary events. However, you will need to "slate" each shot.
A slate is that black and white clapper board you see whenever film is depicted in media. It's purpose to to create a spike in the sound, as well as a visual indicator, so whoever is editing the footage can synchronize the audio and video. You can get away without a slate by simply clapping your hands in front of the camera.
If you go this route, I would suggest ONLY trying to do audio for interviews, and maybe stationary events where your camera won't move around. The audio captured on your iphone for "action" shots or "in the wild" shots will be okay as long as you have decent quality audio for the interviews. This will also save you time while editing, because syncing audio is a pain in the butt.
Now, if you haven't been scared away yet, and still want to spend a little money to make those interviews look extra-sexy, imma talk about some of my favorite lights on the market right now.
I've thrown together a $180 light kit for you that'll help you light your subjects in most lighting conditions. I use the YN600 Air for a key light (main light), and the YN300 for a fill light (remove unwanted shadows, dark background, etc). They're not as bright as some other LED options, but you won't need to worry about modifying the light at all. The YN Air series does a wonderful job of creating a nice, soft lightsource that won't screw with skintones or create harsh shadows. I've also thrown in two good stands that include a bag, and two power adapters to run the lights. If you want, you can spend an extra $60 on NPF batteries and chargers (I'd suggest these and then these ) to make the lights completely mobile). In addition to being excellent video lights, I've found I also keep my 300 set up in my room as a evening reading lamp!
Obviously, the lighting isn't necessary, but I promise you it'd be worth the investment when it comes to the final quality of your video. Both have an extremely easy learning curve, produce excellent results without needing to set up screens of diffuse, and their size makes them an afterthought when traveling.
So now that you're overwhelmed with all that info, let me recap!
Option 1) Have someone else do it!
Pros: You need to learn less, less stressful, less time spent on your end
Cons: Limited scheduling flexibility, $400 won't secure someone for months-on-end
Option 2) Do it yourself!
Pros: Complete control over the final product, working on your own time without worrying about other people, and new toys!
Cons: way more work, way more learning
Overall, you have two solid options to make this work. You could even combine the two: get the tripod and grab "on site" shots while paying someone else to produce your interviews. You'd still be up for editing, but you wouldn't have to worry about the nicer quality audio/syncing. With either option, you're going to end up being the producer/director of this video, which means you'll be doing the scheduling and coordinating, as well as creating the idea and communicating it exactly to everyone else you're working with.
Even though this may all seem really overwhelming right now, the best way to get the documentary done is to simply start working on it. Write up a summary of your vision, start asking around, and trust yourself to create something good. This subreddit is an excellent resource, as well as plenty of youtube channels and other forums out there. Additionally, if you ever have any questions, don't hesitate to shoot me a message. :)
Couple of options here.
If you want to use your phone to stream, you can record externally to one of these. http://www.amazon.com/TASCAM-DR-05-Portable-Digital-Recorder/dp/B004OU2IQG
Option 2 - give the above device to the engineer, and if he has enough outputs/is nice he can get you a feed. Audio quality will also be worlds better.
3 - If you're shooting highlights for the team and don't want to worry about stuff syncing up, get a wireless system and ask your radio guys to plug the tx into one of their outputs and plug the rx into your camera. They usually mix nats in with the announcers, so you wouldn't need to worry about that.
Option 4 - often times the radio engineer will also cut highlights up for the network. You (if you work for the team) can request these, and there's probably some language written into your league's broadcast policy about teams having access to radio and/or video feeds.
You're gonna have to buy a recorder. The preamps built into the DSLR are what cause the hiss. You could essentially buy a 25 dollar mic, but as long as you have a good recorder to record the audio into, it'll be fine. So basically you'll have to attach your mic into a recorder and record the audio separately from the camera and then sync it up in post.
something like this
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001QWBM62/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1419523889&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005CQ2ZY6/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1419524021&sr=8-1
I always pictured this.
https://www.amazon.com/Talkboy-Recorder-Player-Alone-Electronics/dp/B00AB9XF48
It's a GoPro. The rentals at my school have the clip-in GoPro mounts in the ceilings of all their planes, so it's easy to pop your own camera in and go.
I'm recording the audio using this 1/4 inch TRS to Dual 1/4 inch TRSF Y cable. My headset plugs into one side, I plug this into the other, and connect it to this digital voice recorder.
After flying, I load in the GoPro clips and the audio recording and sync up the sound, then export.
I use this cable from nflightcam:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BFJ0FX6/
...with this voice recorder: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JVLPFNG/.
You can hear the results on any of the videos on my youtube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkY1-UiLj-LTrELsk8qyuyg
I guess a smartphone cable would need to be different to work with the mic input that's combined with the headphone jack?
Looks great! I like your use of natural audio in the beginning of the video too. Making sure you get good audio/having some backup sources is definitely one of the harder parts of wedding videography, but once you make one mistake I bet you won't make it again! For the ceremony I bring my own lapel mics, mic up the groom, the officiant, and plug into the soundboard/speaker if there is one available. These Sony recorders are so clutch, the battery lasts for ever and theyre really tiny so you plug a lapel mic direct into it and slip it in the grooms jacket pocket.
I would've liked to hear audio from those speeches at the reception. Don't know if you plugged into the DJs soundboard or not but that's something I would do going forward. Also, make sure you have about every audio cable possible because you never know what the DJ or band will have for you. Usually it's either XLR or RCA but I do get the occasional band that has a 1/4" input for me. Make friends with the sound guy/DJ when you arrive, it goes a long way. Backup sources are key here as well.
Don't know if you've watched any Matt Johnson videos on YouTube but he has some extremely informative videos for wedding videographers including this one about audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSJKxcfFagE&
Anyway, keep up the great work you have a lot of skill, and for your first video it really looks awesome! Best of luck in the future!
Number one is some sort of planning system, whether a physical planner/calendar, through Google calendar, however. There are 101 little details to keep track of, even beyond the school and clinic work (documents that need to be signed, meetings, etc), so a planner is ESSENTIAL. I never used one before this year and am now incapable of functioning without it.
I also recommend a digital audio recorder that is NOT your phone. Most people use their phones, but the problem with that is that if they need to record video (I've recorded my client for pragmatic/conversational awareness) it might screw up the audio. Also, the sound quality is better with a good digital recorder, which can be important for artic, and you don't use up all your phone's storage space or waste the battery. The one I got can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XFTWCBJ/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It's reasonably priced, has great sound quality, and has a USB, so you can plug it directly into your computer and easily play/save files.
Number three is a clipboard (or a couple) with storage. I also got this on Amazon. Mine's slightly flimsier than I was hoping, but there are a bunch of different brands available--I just went with the cheapest. I can hold miscellaneous paper materials and data sheets for 2-3 clients, plus my audio recorder and some writing utensils.
Number four is just a bunch of miscellaneous office supplies. Paperclips and post-its are a must. I also treated myself to a couple nice pens with refillable cartridges, so all the writing I do is at least somewhat enjoyable.
I know many people find laminators useful. I personally haven't used one, I've just used laminator sheets by themselves, but I also haven't had a kid client yet, so we'll see. I'd still wait before you buy one though, since I've heard many programs have one available for student use (our program doesn't, though).
Oh, and make sure you have a new-ish computer before starting. It doesn't need to be super fancy, just make sure it's not on its last legs. Computer issues SUCK in grad school, since there's so much we do on them and there's no damn time to get them fixed.
https://www.amazon.com/The-Bear-Mill-1903-Recordable/dp/B000JG902O
It looks like you can order a customizable sound module for $5, or in bulk for $1 each.
Get someone good at filking, then sneak the module to a Build-a-Bear Workshop. You could do it all for $30.
I’d be tempted to do a Kickstarter, but there’s that little issue of copyrighted music.
Have been using the same Zoom H2 to record myself for 4 years. LOVE it. Reviews are stellar as well. http://www.amazon.com/Zoom-H2-Portable-Stereo-Recorder/dp/B000VBH2IG
You definitely need an audio interface in addition to a mic, but there are decent USB mics now that combine the two. I prefer separate mics, but I commonly record with multiple mics.
If you can stretch your budget to something like a Scarlett Solo and an SM57 or one of the other mics recommended here, I'd go that route.
Barring that, I highly recommend the Zoom H2 or ny of it's variants. It's dependable, records in good quality, and it's easy to use. It also can hook into a computer and be a mini-interface. Even if you upgrade to better mics down the line you'll find this portable recorder very useful.
Would it be difficult to mount one of these in a rafter somewhere?
I take it you're looking at something for recording, since onboard sound is pretty good for listening and editing these days.
I don't know much about recording soundcards, so don't take this as gospel. But I can tell you that when I was looking into doing some basic music recording on my PC, the card options that came up started somewhere around $200. If you're recording vocals, you also need a microphone preamp and a good quality microphone at a minimum.
If these guys are serious musicians, they might already have most of what they need, and the soundcard is the last step. But they may also find what I did, which is that $400 worth of PC sound equipment still doesn't generate recordings as good as a decent handheld digital recorder like the Zoom H2. It's got the bonus of being an all-in-one unit that's very portable.
Try http://www.reddit.com/r/wearethemusicmakers for more informed opinions.
I do the tape monitor to the "line in" port on my Zoom H2 because I trust it more than my mic input on my laptop.
if you are going to do the transcription thing might I suggest getting a typing pedal. You will be able to be incredibly more efficient as you can stop and start (and some of them rewind and/or slow down) the audio without having to take your hands off the home keys
Yep, I do this. Get a transcription pedal so it's durable and will hold up. Buy used/second hand on the cheap if you're not weird about something that someone else's foot once touched.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002MY6I7G
https://www.amazon.com/Infinity-Digital-Control-Computer-USB2/dp/B002MY6I7G
A USB transcription pedal with NCH Pedable might work:
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B002MY6I7G/
https://www.nch.com.au/footpedal/index.html
Something like this is probably what you are looking for: https://www.amazon.com/Infinity-Digital-Control-Computer-USB2/dp/B002MY6I7G/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1542695761&sr=8-3&keywords=infinity+usb+foot+pedal
A bit pricey though. I just split by hand.
i don't have any insights into eye-tracking, but
since you mentioned that your dad is mainly showing degradation in his upper body:
There are Foot-Contollers/Switches for the PC.
e.g.:
http://xkeys.com/XkeysFootPedals/index.php
https://www.olympus.co.uk/site/en/a/audio_accessories/accessories_professional_dictation/hand_foot_controls/index.jsp
https://www.amazon.co.uk/INFINITY-USB-FOOT-PEDAL-IN-USB-2/dp/B002MY6I7G
these devices could be a useful part when creating an alternative input scheme
I'm also wondering this. I use Wreally (https://transcribe.wreally.com/) for transcription and wonder if a foot pedal would help. I've been looking at this one - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002MY6I7G/. But I don't know anything about it beyond reading the reviews.
They make for pedals for pc for transcription and the like. I bet you could find one and repurpose it for your needs.
Something like this usb foot pedal Amazon
My recommendation is to avoid the cheap Chinese pedals you find from a simple "USB foot pedal" search on most sites (although I guess even the good ones are probably still made in China, so just avoid the cheap ones).
I use this one: www.amzn.com/B008EA1K66 (you can find it for much cheaper on eBay). On Windows 7 I was not able to get livesplit to recognize it directly and ended up spending more time than I'd like to admit learning how to use AutoHotkey and writing a script to bind the pedal inputs to something else. I did eventually get it working though.
On Windows 8, Livesplit picks up the pedal directly, so it's really simple.
I suspect that this pedal would be equally good, if not better: www.amzn.com/B002MY6I7G but I haven't personally used it.
Very cool. I know Zoom makes really nice stuff. I've looked at their cameras in the past. I used this a Sony PCM-M10 (https://smile.amazon.com/Sony-Portable-Condenser-Microphones-High-Speed/dp/B002R56C4O?sa-no-redirect=1) that I had laying around. I'm very happy with the quality, it records in stereo. I like having my phone on hand during the show to take pictures and video and pick up some occasional sound around me that I may potentially mix in the future or just have for personal nostalgia.
Okay this is going to be a long post, so here goes.
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If you really want to get into sound design, youre going to need a few essentials. A DAW (Digital Audio Workstation), an audio interface, a handheld recorder, and a microphone.
DAWs
As far as a DAW goes, there's a few alternatives you can go with. I personally use Avid Pro Tools for near everything I do, but also mess around with Reaper. I've found that most studios will use one of these two. Most DAWs will have a pretty steep learning curve, so be ready for that.
Pro Tools First is the free version of Pro Tools. It has a lot of limitations, but for starting out it should be fine. If you want less limitations it costs big money, but I'm sure you can find a crack or two as long as you don't use it commercially.
Reaper is starting to grow on me lately. You can customize it to your needs, and the full version is only $60. You can also just deal with a popup everytime you open the program for ten seconds and use it for free. I mainly prefer Pro Tools over this because the video engine in Pro Tools is much better. But for batch editing multiple sound files, Reaper is muuuuuch better.
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Audio Interface
This basically takes over as an intermediary between high quality audio and your computer. You can plug a microphone right into it to record sound straight to your computer. You can do this with a USB microphone as well, but the quality is a million times better with one of these.
I would recommend either the Behringer UMC22 or the more advanced Focusrite Scarlett Solo. Both will do the trick, I just prefer the mic pres on the Focusrite a bit more.
Handheld Recorder
Handheld recorders allow you to record anything you want to without having to deal with any cables. They should be compact but durable.
The Tascam DR-40 is a great intro recorder. It was the first recorder I got 5 years ago, and it still holds up. I've dropped this thing so many times and it still powers through.
Another favorite is the Zoom H4N. This was a favorite among most of my classmates as it was the one my school supplied, but I didn't feel like going through the checkout process all the time so I saved up and got the Tascam. It has a newer version, the Zoom H6, which is pretty slick, but comes at a higher price point. It also comes with some interchangeable microphone capsules so you can get different types of recordings. I'll cover more of this later.
I'll leave off with the recorder I have now, the Sony PCM-M10. This thing is a godsend. It's discontinued due to a newer version coming out, but you can find this guy on eBay for around $300-400. It's smaller than a phone, and the sound quality is amazing. If you have the money to shell out for this guy, definitely go for it. Every sound designer inn the industry I know swears by it.
Microphone
So the first thing you need to know is that there's a load of different microphone types. Its a lot to cover, so I'm just going to link you to this article that will cover the basics of what you need to know. Basically I would recommend different microphones for different things, all depending on what you're trying to capture.
A good all-around microphone is the Shure SM57/Shure SM58. They're essentially both the same microphone. But these things will LAST. Like,people have run over them with trucks and they sound fine. Definitely a good starting point
For vocal recordings, I would recommend the Rode NT1A. This mic is a great starting point for capturing voice, and is durable to boot.
For capturing foley/field recording, I would go with the Rode NTG2. Its a shotgun mic with great quality for the price, and never let me down in all the years Ive been using it. I won its successor, the NTG3, in the Riot Creative Contest a few years back, but still use the NTG2 from time to time when I need to.
Some Extra Stuff
Theres a lot of cool, free plugins out there. I've used both Blue Cat's and Melda's plugins, and they all get the job done with a bit of tweaking.
As far as building up a sound library goes, I would recommend recording literally everything you can around you and playing with those sounds with plugins as a good starting point for building up a library. There's a few resources out there that give out free SFX every once in a while, GDC has had a bundle go up for 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. You can also check out the BBC Sound Effects Library. Be careful about getting libraries and bundles though, as they add up quick. I have to go through my sound library soon, and I probably have around 500,00+ files but only really need a few thousand.
For all your sounds, you're going to want a file manager. A great and free one is Mutant. You just add the directory where you downloaded your sounds to, let it load them in, and voila. You can search easily for what you need.
Hopefully, all this was somewhat helpful to you, or to anyone else reading this who's interested in sound design!
Phone microphones really will leave MANY of the frequencies out, and you will only get an approximation of your voice. For someone who is used to the sound of their own voice they will subconsciously fill in the blanks and recognize the qualities of their voice (many of whom are not even present in the recording). The better the microphone the more honest and transparent its rendition will be. Microphones are quite expensive, however. And in most cases you will need an external audio-card in order to connect a microphone to your computer.
Looking for a nice recorder might be an option. Many of them have very nice microphones and I'm sure you can find them cheap if you do some digging.
Honestly, don't use the iPhone for this. Pick yourself up the Zoom H4N, or one of the newer models.
If you absolutely must use your iPhone, hopefully this is compatible with adapters, because you'll need one unless you've got the iPhone4
Edit: Did a little bit more research: Some guys are liking results with this mic.
Yeah, a lot of people use something like this one, since it's got a USB connector, decent battery life, and is in the $50-ish range.
Also, it's quite small, which is important. Because of confidentiality restrictions, you often need to be able to store a recorder at work, so it should be able to easily fit inside a folder in a filing cabinet. Of course, being able to upload the recordings to a computer via USB and delete them from the recorder itself is also a good solution.
You're both kind of right, but if you think interviews will be part of your research toolkit in the long-run, go ahead and pick up a device. Also, a practical matters: Are you always going to be recording in controllable, quiet environments? If not, you'll need a dedicated device that can record more clearly and may even have background noise filtering. Also, battery life: Don't risk the battery dying on your phone during an interview -- that's unprofessional! Also, don't underestimate how much better the quality needs to be when you're transcribing for research purposes.
tl;dr: Unless you're absolutely strapped for cash get something like this higher-end device or this budget device.
my setup is pretty easy:
I then match the audio to the video in post-production.
I have a Sony ICD-AX412 and you're going to need This and this. This will plug to your headset and the aircraft so you can capture high quality audio. It only sucks cuz you have to sync audio and video in editing.
Alternative mic suggestion: Tascam DR-05 and a cheap lavalier mic like this
It's a lot more portable and versatile than the Snowball, but it will require you to sync up audio and video after the fact.
edit: honestly, even just the lav mic would help a lot
Soon to be masters grad (soprano) here.
A high quality recording device can be very useful. The non-musically inclined electrical engineer boyfriend bought me a Tascam DR-05 with a small stand and case for my birthday last year. (It also came with a fun lesson from him on how sound recording works -- talk about nerd-out connection!) It is wonderfully portable and I use it all the time to record lessons, coachings, and practice sessions. Also on the tech front, the best investment I EVER made as a singer was a great set of noise canceling headphones. (I have Bose QC-15s that I bought in 2010.) They are a godsend when I am traveling for auditions and have become an integral part of shutting out the rest of the world for my pre-performance/audition routine. In terms of listening to her own voice, good headphones or speakers are pretty much a requirement since most speakers/headphones can't handle the high upper partials of the high notes in the female operatic range.
What I always, always, always want for every occasion that merits presents are books and/or scores to build my personal library. There is a good chance that she has a list of things that she would like to own and you might consider asking if you're not invested in surprising her.
Nice opera scores are always a great option. Consider looking for a hard-bound score (like Ricordi or Bärenreiter) for one of the major mezzo role operas like Carmen, Werther, or Barber of Seville. (They are not particularly cheap.) You might consider asking her singer friends what roles she might be expected to sing during her career to guide your selections.
A great song cycle for mezzo could also be a nice gift. Jake Hegie's [The Deepest Desire] (http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/the-deepest-desire-piano-vocal-score-sheet-music/19646133) is still under copyright so she wouldn't just be able to print it from a free online resource like imslp.
Reference books could also be a great idea since she's about to lose access to a lot of materials that she has probably used on a regular basis through her university. A libretto collection and the New Kobbes Opera Book are two that immediately come to mind.
If you’re using it for personal stuff and not distributing the recordings, you’ll be fine. The voice memo app on your Mac or iPhone will work. Evernote also has a built in recorder so you can also take notes and insert time stamps in the text.
These also might be useful https://www.amazon.com/Tascam-Stereo-Portable-Digital-Recorder/dp/B004OU2IQG. I have a few of these that I use for professional work and it’s great for capturing crystal clear room audio, just place it as close to the source of audio as possible.
I use a Tascam DR05 with an attenuator, works great.
https://www.amazon.com/Tascam-Stereo-Portable-Digital-Recorder/dp/B004OU2IQG
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GW69IQ2
To connect from the mixer to the recorder using the attenuator, you'll go:
Mixer Rec output > RCA to 3.5mm cable > attenuator > Tascam DR05
Broken down:
I will end on this note: You like these videos because they are well shot, well composed, and well edited. I could hand you the best camera system in the world and you're going to make a shitty video if you don't know how to use it. Whereas I could hand a great cinematographer a crappy camera and he'd make something awesome. It's more about what you shoot than what you shoot with. With that in mind, the GH5 is fucking awesome (I just got mine) and it's a great tool to learn on and grow with.
Hey there. I use a Tascam DR-05 and have no complaints. The two condenser mics won't give you any of that iphone fuzz and it's only a hundred bucks. I'm sure the h5 you listed has a couple more bells and whistles but my biased opinion says you probably couldn't hear a quality difference in the mix or even on it's own;)
No offence meant by this statement, but you'd be more likely to get better feedback if you recorded with something other than what I assume is a mobile phone or computer microphone. Something like this (http://www.amazon.com/TASCAM-DR-05-Portable-Digital-Recorder/dp/B004OU2IQG) will set you back about $100, but you'll get much better recordings out of it since the microphones can handle a bit more dBs.
Reddit delivers again. Thank you fuzeebear!!
Just placed my amazon order. Ended up going with the [Tascam]
(http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004OU2IQG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) like you suggested, along with this [Sony ECMCS3] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0058MJX4O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) clip on microphone ($13) and these earHero earbuds ($150).
Those are some sleek, albeit expensive as heck, earbuds by the way.
Total price with $25 rebate for the tascam comes out to $233. Couldn't thank you enough!
I have something like this to record my lectures, ask your friends if they have something like it
http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-V404130BU000-VN-7200-Digital-Recorder/dp/B005756GYM/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1374705429&sr=8-10&keywords=lecture+recorder
just turn it on and keep it in your pocket for a day or so
make sure the audio works before you use it for proof sometimes its too quiet or something
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I record everything with my zoom h2n. http://www.amazon.com/Zoom-H2N-H2n-Handy-Recorder/dp/B005CQ2ZY6 This is just to get my ideas on record, not to record an album. But the audio quality is great and you could use it to put out listenable tracks if you so desired.
It can record in stereo (two tracks), directional, or stereo with one track. Also it has a physical gain switch you can adjust while recording to get the right setting.
I use it to record both my guitar and voice. It can take a bit of fiddling to get the right mic placement to get a good balance of the vocals and guitar/amp but it's not that hard. Zoom also has a $100 recorder. There are cheaper ways to record like others have said. I used to record with my phone's mic.
I use a Zoom H2:
https://www.amazon.ca/Zoom-H2N-H2n-Handy-Recorder/dp/B005CQ2ZY6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492207444&sr=8-1&keywords=h2+zoom
You don't need to worry about microphone wires getting caught (although you can hook an external mic to the Zoom) and you can place it exactly where you want to get best sound. Provides stereo, surround or mono.
You will need to sync the sound with your video track in post, but that's simple with most any video editing software.
One of the best video tools I've bought.
Let me trow my two cents into the ring.
When you say HQ video I assume you mean 1080p. That can be had much cheaper and that at good quality. More than good enough for a studio setting and interview work.
This is a good perspective by Casey Neistat on gear you need:
https://youtu.be/nLSUrTxquyE
With that being said, what most people forget is that lighting, the audio, knowing how to setup and just a little prep that can make all the difference.
In all honesty you could just buy this:
Now you are at $790.96. Bottom of your budget. Now make improvements on your kit. Maybe get a whole different camera, get another light, or additional Zoom Audio recorders. The H1 is my backup to a H4.
Buying a high end camera is no guarantee that you get good video if all other factors are not right!
Most important are the people that will do the interview. Do yourself a favor and broswe some youtube videos like these:
https://youtu.be/LWpwgDqSkQw
https://youtu.be/E26xv-bZfUU
Best of luck!
I own a Zoom H5 and if I had to guess that looks more like a Zoom H2n to me.
If you'd rather not pay the extra bit of money on an H1 for its stereo mics, here's another option! http://www.amazon.com/SONY-PX333-Digital-Voice-Recorder/dp/B00BOXNSRY
That's a good present. Let me ask, does your brother do more print, radio or broadcast work?
If he mainly does print, anything in the $40-$50 range should do the trick. My mom bought me this when I was in J school, and it hasn't let me down. Anything more expensive is kind of overkill for print reporters.
I just picked up a $50 handheld Sony audio recorder and it's perfect.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BOXNSRY/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1459422241&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=Sony+audio+recorder
Cheap solution – a dictation recorder with external mic and belt clip. Amazon sells all three for $97, as you can see. I use this to record backup audio and often wind up using what it captures. https://www.amazon.com/Sony-ICD-PX440-Stereo-Digital-Recorder/dp/B00JVLPFNG/ref=sr_1_6?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1491423350&sr=8-6&keywords=dictation+recorder
I have a different belt clip though, that snaps on and off.
You can set recording levels, but you can also clean up crackling from audio overload somewhat with a program like Magix Audio Cleaning Lab.
found something similar on amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Re-recordable-Personal-Messages-Favorite-Projects/dp/B01384GIP0/ref=pd_sim_229_5?ie=UTF8&dpID=41pKPtTQ4GL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0117T8SC8PY1A1JVZKXD
The iPhone is an option, but I wouldn't necessarily trust it to record quality audio all the time, or not stop accidentally recording.
Instead, you can get a set of dedicated audio recorders for this. At your budget, I wouldn't go with wireless. A good budget option will be a Sony audio recorder [referral link] with a lavalier microphone. A few of those at $110 a set should be good, but you can also choose a different 3.5mm microphone if you want. They have 4GB of internal space, and can be expanded with a microSD card. They also have a lock mode so they won't accidentally stop recording, and they're very slim so they can easily fit in a pocket.
> Samsung J3
Buy this for $40. https://www.amazon.com/Sony-ICDPX370-Digital-Recorder-Built/dp/B06XFTWCBJ/
It will do a much better job.
Buy this for $15 from Amazon
Telephone pick up mic. I use it almost daily. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GU88CQ/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_a4msub1XHSBZB
http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-145051-Olympus-TP-7-Telephone-Recording-Device/dp/B000GU88CQ
Sloth Animal:
http://www.amazon.com/Hansa-Three-Toed-Stuffed-Animal-Sitting/dp/B000W7NNNW
10 sec sound recorder for sounds:
http://www.amazon.com/Message-Recorder-Recordable-Stuffed-Projects/dp/B000JG902O
Sloth Sounds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19d4tHFxKGc
Use http://www.youtube-mp3.org/
You may not be able to (they're usually hard wired), but the modules for recording your own sound are pretty cheap on Amazon.
They should. I remember my brother and I had a card where we recorded a message for our mom that played every time the card opened. The recorder is something akin to this.
It was actually pretty easy. I had the sound play through my computer speakers and just had to repeat until the timing was right. My only real complaint is that I didn't secure it, so it moves around.
This is what I used, although the item shown looks different from what I bought. That's the link though, and the company. I'd recommend it.
I use a zoom H2. It's a pocket recorder. You can get it for ~$100 on eBay
http://www.amazon.com/Zoom-H2-Portable-Stereo-Recorder/dp/B000VBH2IG
There is a newer version available online too
You don't need to worry about cables with this kind of field recorder.
Thought it might have been iMovie. You should invest in a better recorder, I recommend this. It's got surprisingly good sound quality. But other than that, keep on rockin'.
Also, I support the request for Philosophy by Ben Folds.
I have used the Zoom H2 Handy for a while and it's pretty awesome. If it's in your price range, I'd recommend checking it out.
But I've never used anything else (my HS Jazz teacher recommended this to me).
Looks like a Zoom H2 w/ a skin. Getting more excited now since I just ordered one a couple days ago and waiting for it to arrive.
these comments are harsh. never ever look for positive feedback on reddit.
as far as the vocalist, its not necessarily bad, I just dont really care for that style of music. But I could see some people really digging it. Also, a lot of clarity is lost because of whatever terrible thing you used to record. for the small amount of people you have in your group, I really suggest buying a [zoom portable recorder] (http://www.amazon.com/Zoom-H2-Portable-Stereo-Recorder/dp/B000VBH2IG/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1330587688&sr=8-11) these things are so incredible, and sound like sex. best of luck.
I got this beasty and I like it..
http://www.amazon.com/Zoom-H2-Portable-Stereo-Recorder/dp/B000VBH2IG
but maybe some reddit audiophiles can chime in...
I use a (borrowed) Zoom H2.
I can usb the recorded stuff right into my 'puter and abuse it accordingly with Audacity.
If you have headphones and a little patience you can stack as many tracks as you want (within reason!) by listening to the track on your computer through headphones while playing/ singing the next track at the H2. Download it, import it into Audacity, trim it, line it up... there ya go!
How-zit sound, you ask?
I used it this morning to put some vocal trax over a collaboration-tune that was posted over at Reddit Jams.
I use WireTap Studio on my macbook pro (got it with MacHeist), hooked up to a cheap but well rated button mic on the table. Sound quality is much better than I expected for the price. When searching, it was easier to look for microphones that were reviewed for recording meetings.
The recordings help me to go back and remember the little details that I made up on the fly and get them written down before I forget them. I'm going to try to use the last 10 minutes or so at the beginning of the next session to remind everyone what happened last time and get back into play more quickly.
If I had more money, I'd look into getting one of these omni-directional recorders.
Also consider this type of pedal:
http://www.amazon.com/Infinity-Digital-Control-Computer-IN-USB2/dp/B002MY6I7G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377389114&sr=8-1&keywords=usb+foot+pedal
It has two buttons on it and is used primary for audio transcription. Works well.
Incidentally, old tape recorders made for taking dictation from somebody which was then replayed by the secretary used a foot pedal to play/pause the recording. You can still buy them:
http://www.amazon.com/Infinity-Digital-Control-Computer-IN-USB2/dp/B002MY6I7G
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019E7WB8S/ref=sspa_mw_detail_4?psc=1
This one has 4 buttons.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07553KW32/ref=sspa_mw_detail_3?psc=1
This is a 2 button pedal
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002MY6I7G/ref=sspa_mw_detail_1?psc=1&smid=A35FL3JI2LDDZ3
This one should have 3.
You can find some more options on these pages suggestions
Some of these aren't cellphone recordings. Most of the recordings on the TDP are done with equipment like these:
Schoeps MK4 with
Sony PCM-M10
A cellphone recording sounds like absolute dogshit unless you are way in the back or have an external mic plugged in (can you even do that?). Even then they sound like shit. As in un-listenable shit. A lot of the better quality versions on youtube were taken from TDP
You can use a laptop(you'll probably need an external interface as well) or a portable digital recorder like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Portable-Condenser-Microphones-High-Speed/dp/B002R56C4O/
We use:
Behringer Xenyx X2222USB Mixer with USB and Effects
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/X2222USB--behringer-xenyx-x2222usb-mixer-with-usb-and-effects
Sony PCM-M10 Portable Linear PCM Voice Recorder
https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Portable-Condenser-Microphones-High-Speed/dp/B002R56C4O/ref=sr_1_4?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1526320712&sr=1-4&keywords=sony+pcm&dpID=51D6E3huTOL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
Audacity for processing
I think you're close. I will echo the comments of /u/Cainer666 and agree that you need to handle the noise in the room. Listen to the quality of Gideon Shalwick's mic in this video. There is lots of depth to his voice and almost no echoing. Subtle, but it has a huge impact.
When I was messing around with producing videos, I bought a cheap 3.5mm lavalier from Amazon. It sucked. So I bit the bullet and bought an XLR cardioid lavalier mic and the Zoom H4n handheld recorder. Combined these produced amazing sound quality.
as long as it records digitally, that's what you need. Something like this maybe?
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Digital-Flash-Recorder-ICD-PX312/dp/B004M8SSZK/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1370384214&sr=8-11&keywords=digital+stereo+microphone
On the more expensive side of things, there are stereo mics like this one here, which are dreamy:
http://www.amazon.com/Zoom-ZH4N-Portable-Digital-Recorder/dp/B001QWBM62/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1370384214&sr=8-5&keywords=digital+stereo+microphone
I have one of these and I like it because I can record lectures and go back and review them if I need to. It even has separate "folders" to organize several subjects until you can get to them/ download them. If you do use something like this, it's helpful to add little timestamps in your notes that correspond to the time in the digital recorder every once in a while so you can fast forward to what you need without having to re-listen to the whole lecture all over again
Reviewers on Amazon seem to like it. I like Canon equipment and the image stabilization in their Vixia line of camcorders is sweet. I don't think this would be a bad starter camera at all.
Take the $200 you save by not getting a T3i and buy an audio recorder, and lav mics.lower budget recorder
I see that there is a firmware project for the SX50 which features RAW mode, scripting for time lapse, cool stuff. It's being actively developed. CHDK - Canon Hack Development Kit
This digital voice recorder is [slightly expensive at about fifty bucks] (http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Digital-Flash-Recorder-ICD-PX312/dp/B004M8SSZK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1HSZ4B20C9LPB&coliid=I1B7FKDV2UV3YA). I'm in the process of trying to write a series of novels, and this would be awesome to help keep track of notes. The main reason is that I'm a medium, and this would be awesome to record my readings, and ya know, to go ghost hunting.So, I just realized you had a greater than sign, and not less, so here is this Canon DSLR, the [most expensive item on my wish list] (http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Processor-Digital-75-300mm-Telephoto/dp/B005Z3DWMK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1HSZ4B20C9LPB&coliid=I3D1ZPEE799ST0).
I think if you saw how I react when something really funny happens, you'd chuckle like mad. First I stare. Then, I can't breathe. Then, I developed a high pitched laugh that ends up in me snorting, and then squealing.
It's quite the experience.
I'm curious if your points are out of personal experience, or from watching others recordings. I ask because your points are kind of odd.
2 & 3) Do not show the dice. No one cares about seeing what numbers are on the dice. The results of the dice matter. Total non-concern
4?) lapel is indeed great, but way too expensive to start out. Insulate any microphones from the table. Get microphones designed for, or that can be filtered to, only the range of human speech. You don't want musical instrument mics.
5?) totally agree the best way to start out is a good used omnidirectional mic in the middle of the table. I cannot recommend the Sony ICD-PX312 (<$40 used), or similar series enough. Put a piece of foam underneath it.
Embrace some people being louder than others. If you even the sound out entirely, it feels fake. The table should have a very dynamic range of loudness, just like a real table. That said, maybe don't put the mic in the center of the table, but put it closer to the quieter folk, and further away from the louder ones. You know who they are, they know who they are, it won't be a big deal.
edit and I just realized I missed your last sentence. Recording a roleplaying game is indeed quite different than a band, but not necessarily harder. Just takes different equipment and settings.
Instead of getting an audio adapter for GoPro (which doesn't let you record cockpit sound), I recommend buying a digital voice recorder with LINE IN (I have this one) and a simple 1/8in to 1/4in audio adapter cable. You plug the recorder into the headset jack and let it record your intercom, while your camera records the ambient noise. You can mix the two and tune audio levels in post-production. It costs about the same as the GoPro cable you linked to but gives you better results.
(I basically stole the idea from here.
Yes. Here in Korea I use a Sony PX312 to capture native speaker dialogue out and about. Sound quality's amazing and it was very cheap.
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-ICD-AX412-Stereo-Digital-Recorder/dp/B004M8STL8/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1406169612&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=sony+digital+voice+recorders -- put that on a stool near you before your sets, it'll help you hear exactly how you sound, and we'll be able to tell too!
something like this (I'm short on money..)
this
or
this ?
Logic and really any other software is probably overkill unless you really want to get in to mixing and mastering tracks. Our band just uses on of these to record our song ideas - https://www.amazon.com/TASCAM-DR-05-Portable-Digital-Recorder/dp/B004OU2IQG, and then we buy studio time when we actually want to get professional quality recordings.
Or one of these if we want to record multiple tracks, then I mix the tracks on my computer: https://www.amazon.com/DP-008EX-Portastudio-Portable-Multi-Track-Recorder/dp/B00B9060X6/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1483727546&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=tascam+dp008
Same as AdamPresley said, don't know if it is the best option, but we use the Audio Technica AT897 and it picks up great audio and we don't even use a windmuff.
the price has gone up since I last bought it ($180 4 years ago) and you will need an audio recorder for it. We use the Tascam DR-05. Also, you'll need a mic cable to connect the mic to the recorder.
At the current prices, the items would put you at $350.
But at least it should provide some options and ideas.
Good luck!
https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT897-Gradient-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B0002TTN3Y
https://www.amazon.com/Tascam-Stereo-Portable-Digital-Recorder/dp/B004OU2IQG/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1519285722&amp;sr=1-4&amp;keywords=tascam+dr-05&amp;dpID=41TtabMYp7L&amp;preST=_SY300_QL70_&amp;dpSrc=srch
http://www.amazon.com/TASCAM-DR-05-Portable-Digital-Recorder/dp/B004OU2IQG
I use one of these, it's almost too easy to just bang out a tune and record it with that thing. You can use Audacity (although there is better, paid software out there) to put your recordings all together. Yes you can only record one track at a time (technically two because it's stereo), but I just remedied that by doing multiple takes, something you're going to end up doing anyway.
Depending on how many pieces of equipment you can get, I advise grabbing this. For $100 it's a solid (and cheap) recorder. Now depending on setting and what you want the actors to do, your audio person could be placed right off screen either under the actors to catch dialouge. Eventually we used the tascam in conjuction with other equipment, boom poles, etc. thus increasing our distance from actors and not having to be so much in their face. Just remember to sync up while on set of course as this is crucial for editing.
I'm trying to record vlogs in a wood-floored (~75% carpeted), many-windowed, relatively empty 15x17ft room, using:
plugged into:
If I pad down some surfaces in my apartment and properly calibrate the Tascam, is it possible to get audio of comparable quality to, say, this or this with the above tools? Or will I need to invest in better equipment? Either way, what else can I do to get the clearest sound out of these conditions?
I want to be able to place a mic on the end of the barrel and the recorder taped into the side of the barrel, so that the RIS mount can hold it in place. Pic to demonstrate - http://image.prntscr.com/image/5e83db1f16874ed28043a8b1392b4538.png
What sort of budgets are feasible for a good quality setup like this? Ideally, nothing more than £50? Is that too low?
I'd like to have a bassier mic if possible, but, what do I know.
Which one?
Here is a great audio recorder, you'll have to sync up the audio in post but it has great sound. https://www.amazon.com/TASCAM-DR-05-Portable-Digital-Recorder/dp/B004OU2IQG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1495566740&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=tascam . The camera seems pretty good looking at the specs. I personally would prefer having a mirrorless or a DSLR, but camcorders can do some good stuff too.
Yes! Well, kind of. I have limited experience, but here's what I know:
I've been eyeballing the Tascam DR-40 for a while... I want this one because it has XLR and 1/4" ins if I ever wanted to do a field recording with a nicer microphone. The built ins are condensers, and sound great, but I've never used it for more than voice. A buddy of mine has one of these, it is awesome.
The lower end Tascams seem really nice too, although I've never used them... the DR-07 can record in XY or AB, which is nice, and their entry model DR-05 seems pretty nice too, but for an extra $20, I'd probably go with the next level for AB/XY functionality.
And if you really want to spend the bucks, another friend of mine has a Sony PCM-D50, you can get these on eBay for around $500. AB/XY configurations, and dual condenser microphones. This thing is a beast... we've used it to record everything from concerts to a mosquito truck and everything turns out crystal clear.
Thanks for the recommendation, but are you sure it would work at the distances I said above? This Q&A on amazon says has a couple of answers saying everyone would have to be bunched closely together to be heard:
Question:
Would this be good for a podcast with 4 people?
Answer:
it might work if the room has acoustic treatment (quiet) and all 4 voices speak loud, If this is an investment for something semi pro, I rather go with the Tascam DR-40, which has 2 stereo mics like this tascam but you can also plug 2 extra mics
By fm on March 31, 2014
The DR-40 would be a better choice for that. It has the capacity for two additional external mics with XLR input. So sound quality would be much better and you wont have to bunch everyone close together.
By M on November 11, 2015
http://www.amazon.com/TASCAM-DR-05-Portable-Digital-Recorder/dp/B004OU2IQG
This is what I use for a wide variety of things.
this is also a very good choice.
In the ZOOM world, there is this. I have a friend that uses one of these and he loves it.
Again, good luck!
Also warning sort of Game of Throne spoilers ahead around 6:10-6:47
Darth's notes:
StarbucksSatanbucks has a chocolate chip frappe, ugh! What must it taste like?I can't specifically speak to the Zoom, but what I can tell you is that I use my Rode VideoMic (with the Rycote Lyre suspension) on the Rode boom pole, then I plug that into the Tascam DR-05. I don't have a clip handy to show you an example, but I get great audio out of this combination.
https://www.amazon.com/TASCAM-DR-05-Portable-Digital-Recorder/dp/B004OU2IQG im gonna buy one of these and just set it on a stand in front of my feet. (Or someone close to the front) still looking
This is almost exactly the same to my gear, except I use this sound recorder, and I have 4 32gb cards. They last about the same length as a full battery. Speaking of, get a spare battery.
I am unclear of the application you want to use this for - if you just want to have two people participate in a podcast - and I presume here the podcast is just two people talking - and your aim is to record it (for later upload).
Then all you need to do is have two mics combined - which your special dual microphone set already does.
What you can do is plug this microphone jack into the mic port of a Y-splitter (of the type I mentioned above) - then plug in a headphone splitter into the earphones port of the same Y-splitter.
Then plug the Y-splitter into your Android device.
Now you just record as usual.using our app or other audio recorder app.
Now the problem is with your requirement that you also hear yourself and the other person speaking (i.e. whatever is being recorded - you also want to hear). On Android this will always have audio latency (i.e. delay). If this was an Apple device (iOS) it will have much less delay - but there will be some delay but it won't confuse you. I can't think of an app off the top of my head - I think RobVox is also available on iOS - so perhaps if you have an iOS device you could try RobVox and if it allows recording and it already has the Headphone mirroring feature - then it may work better on iOS - check them out on iOS:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/robovox-voice-changer/id584847250
RobVox Voice Changer
Other than this - if you are willing to forgo the listening-to-yourself part - i.e. are willing to just leave your headphones off so you can listen to the other person just over the air, then you can use the Android solution - since you will then not have to listen to yourself. With our app you can turn off the headset mirroring feature - click Settings - Output Settings - Listen to Record (Headset) - and turn if Off.
But if you want to hear the recording also - then go with the iOS (test an iOS device first with RobVox if you can).
Other than that there maybe dedicated audio recorder devices which allow two mics, and have audio mirroring - these will have very low latency I think. But these would be expensive also.
You will need one which has a separate port for the audio output for headphones for audio mirroring (basically you need devices which have a field recorder feature).
I know some of the very expensive such devices have that:
https://www.amazon.com/Tascam-DR-40X-Four-Track-Recorder-Interface/dp/B07N3FDT3M/
Tascam DR-40X Four-Track Digital Audio Recorder and USB Audio Interface
$179
https://www.amazon.com/Tascam-Stereo-Portable-Digital-Recorder/dp/B004OU2IQG/
TASCAM DR-05 Portable Digital Recorder (Version 2)
$90
https://www.amazon.com/Zoom-H5-Four-Track-Portable-Recorder/dp/B00KCXMBES/
Zoom H5 Four-Track Portable Recorder
$279
I can't off the top of my head recall which have the audio mirroring feature, but I think some devices like these have the audio mirroring to headphone - and have a separate headphone port. And possibly even two ports for two microphones (?)
For these types of solutions, the folks on r/podcasting may have better solutions.
tascam dr05 the sound quality will blow you away for the size and price. I have actual microphones that don't sound as good with spoken word. SD card, so you can record yourself at a listenable quality for HOURS without having to worry about running out of space. picks up very well. sometimes , if I'm alone, I'll just put my voice recorder on a table,set record on high and walk around the room talking.
the dual condenser mics make it sound like I was right there. the way they're arranged is designed to pick up everything.
this would be my personal suggestion. you could go cheaper, but listening to yourself in bad phone conversation quality ..wondering when your internal battery will run out... isn't fun. it makes you self-conscious.
You rock man! This helps a lot.
If I can ask one more question - do you know of any good resources for learning about audio & audio equipment? Not necessarily just for podcasting... I just think some kind of Audio 101 presentations would be beneficial for me.
The more I've thought about it, the more I think using dual Tascam DR05s will be fine for now. It won't be on par with Kevin Smith or Chris Hardwick, but I don't think it'll be bad enough to turn anyone off. I'm hesitant to tell him to buy anything right at the start anyway. Unless you're NPR or someone who already has a massive following, it takes a good while to build a podcast's audience. I'm worried that he will get discouraged and give up once he has 10 or so episodes out there and only ~100 downloads per. Then again, if he spends a bunch of money it might be easier to convince him to keep going...
I talked to him a bit ago and it looks like we're going to try and record an episode tomorrow. I guess he's testing people out as co-hosts so I'm gonna give that a shot (even though I hate the sound of my own voice). If the Tascams work out better than expected I'll make a new post with the results in case that might help anyone else.
Thanks again for your help!
Pretty much the most popular mic on this sub is the 3dio but it's not really cheap, something like $300 if I remember correctly. I'd have to do a bit more research to find any binaural mics for less
edit: http://www.amazon.com/TASCAM-DR-05-Portable-Digital-Recorder/dp/B004OU2IQG/ref=sr_1_2?s=musical-instruments&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1427410163&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=binaural+microphone
Get this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836111601
<$30, just plug into your computer, adjust input settings if necessary, and record away
Slightly more expensive but great quality if no computer: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004OU2IQG?pc_redir=1411676061&amp;robot_redir=1
Love Pure Hyzer videos. I would reccomend a mic for these types of studio videos (lapel or handheld on a stand). Or even set this digital recorder on the table.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004OU2IQG
i second this. can be done for under 150. "http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004OU2IQG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B004OU2IQG&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=dlevi-20&amp;linkId=HF3PXYEBUAW5VGKH
We have a few different pieces of equipment we use. For recording EVPs, we use the Olympus VN-7200. We also use a standard point-and-shoot camera with a flash to take still photos, and have an SB-7 Spirit Box as well.
All of my MDMA/mushroom/LSD trips in the past year have resulted in me either posting them on Reddit via throwaways or just opening notepad and streaming whatever is on my mind for 5-120 minutes (widely varies).
I bought a digital voice recorder not too long ago which I'm looking forward to using on my next trip. This way, instead of being limited to sitting at my laptop and the speed of my fingers, I can stream thoughts at a much faster rate. I take it with me to work whenever I have ideas or want to remind myself something, and it works pretty well. There are other more expensive ones out there with more bells and whistles (such as USB connectivity, exporting files as MP3's), but for now this does just fine: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005756GYM/ref=pe_385040_121528360_TE_dp_1
The hospital we were at had a program where they gave us 2 of these voice recorders.
We just held them up and read books to them, talked to them for about a 30 minute period. They played them a few times a day at the NICU and we actually still use them for naps and bedtime to this day (the girls are now 2.5)!
Yeah that Akra sounds really nice on your Duke. You should still be able to hear the akra sound, but you could always ball out and pull a RoyalJordanian and get a dedicated mic for picking up your exhaust audio
I know of a few AP podcasts that use a handheld recorder for their at home games and they sound pretty good for the price. You also don’t have to worry about mic technique or anyone being off axis, you can just focus on the game.
It won’t sound as good as everyone having their own mic, but it’s also a much smaller investment. And you can always upgrade later if y’all want to get more serious
I like this guy. It’ll do omnidirectional and record all in one, but don’t take my word for it. zoom H2n
I use a Zoom H2N to record myself for auditions or personal practice and I like it .
Zoom H2n Handy Recorder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005CQ2ZY6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9ukaBbFVNKV4K
There are many ways to go about this. I'm sure some people will recommend a computer interface and separate microphone, which is a very flexible option.
But for what you want to do, you might try the Zoom H2n. It's small, records 20 hours on AA batteries, and costs around $160.00. You might want to get a 32 gig SD card to max out your recording time (or borrow one from your digital camera). You could use this device to record your live shows as well. Record in WAV format for the best sound quality. You could edit the results with the free Audacity and then either burn cds (lots of options to do this) or upload to soundcloud or however you want to distribute your work.
If there's a bigger room you can record in, that'll work. Try not to be in a small space with a lot of reflective surfaces; you might get weird acoustic effects. Try clapping your hands and make sure there's no buzzing/ringing to the sound in the spot where you want to record. Another option might be a bedroom where you have a bedspread and drapes to help avoid unwanted acoustic effects.
I've heard some wonderful recordings made on the sidewalk outdoors as well. If you're recording outside, consider picking up this Rycote Mini Windjammer to go on your Zoom.
Good luck and be sure you share your results with us!
the best option is the zoom h2n. 4 condensor mics recording to 4 channel audio or surround mp3, supports 96khz direct to sd card, and is battery operated with onscreen levels.
Hell, you can plug it direct to your pc from a sound booth to you daw.
For an amateur wanting decent quality sound on the cheap, you get a real great portable package.
Only $159 on amazon
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005CQ2ZY6?pc_redir=T1
I own a Panasonic TM700, and I would'nt use it to shoot food. I'd go with a DSLR with a short focal lenght prime lense (like T3i or T4i with EF 50 f/2.8). I can recommend the Rode VideoMic Pro, as I have and commonly use one. It is amazing. But again, if you are to be speaking, this is what you need. It records voices like a charm and is the best recoder in the low-priced range.
Maybe you can use something like this. It's 104 seconds of sound capacity, that you record onto it. You'd need to replace a battery regularly, but you'd need to do that anyway. It apparently meant to be used for greeting cards, but you might be able to make it work.
Awesome... I shall make note of your username and contact you sometime about commissioning one,
I think after your done I might get one of these to load it up with Gir Quotes!
if your hand is right there with the clothespin anyway, why not just press a button near the rim? $10 on amazon. or those beams across store doorways to alert when someone comes in? or ditch the clothespins and install a deli ticket ticounter!
if you want to build the electronics, i'd suggest attaching a magnet to the clothespin and using a reed switch near the rim. could accidentally go off from just being near (but not in) the jar, but its easy, small, and not terribly technical. connect it back to that $10 amazon switch for the noise.
There some very small, very simple Arduino-based boards made for playing a sound when a circuit is closed, such as the power button being pushed to turn on your PC.
Something like these from Adafruit or Sparkfun or Amazon should give you an idea on what your options might be.
i use a standard sony lecture recorder like this, you can get them with batteries or you can buy rechargeable ones, you plug them in with a usb to the computer
https://www.amazon.com/SONY-PX333-Digital-Voice-Recorder/dp/B00BOXNSRY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1475044857&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=lecture+recorder
i generally find that the teacher moving around much doesn't matter so much as long as you sit up the front close to wherever they are. i just record without asking because im a young white male and i take without asking :)
maybe you could share some spanish and japanese words with me, i grew up with exposure to both languages so am familiar with them a little
That is a Sony ICDPX333 audio recorder. You can tell from the red dot on the record button.
The weird thing is that the WS-832 was not sold in the US. (See if you can find a first party retailer having sold it in the US. You can't.) It was sold throughout Europe and Asia. Either he purchased it overseas or it was given to him by someone who did. I doubt a US-based reporter would have that model.
> $50.
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> In the interest of full disclosure, this one's an affiliate link to the same product linked above because when I post links to products I figure there's no harm in giving people the slim chance of earning me a bit of money.
I guess "cheap" in this case is a matter of perspective depending on your age, income, how much use you'll get out of it, etc. I bought it to record meetings with a particularly sketchy manager who asked me to do things that were illegal(work off the clock and pour cleaning chemicals down the drain instead of following OSHA protocols) as a means of covering my own ass if any of it ever came back to bite me. I also used it for personal projects, and to record conversations during trips. For you, the amount of use you'll get out of it if you only were to use it for a weekend might not be worth it, but I essentially paid a tiny fraction of a cent per hour of use I've gotten out of mine.
You want easy as possible when recording, with some time to edit in the future. For this, it seems that the best may be two separate devices. Buy a half decent voice recorder with built-in USB from amazon like thus and have a PC program transcribe it. However, the software side is a bit sticky. Honestly, sometimes, the best solution is to sit down and transcribe manually.
Wow, I actually agree with PM for once, the original post seems greatly exaggerated. Go up with the instructor one more time, buy one of these and record you flight along with ATC audio and post it so we can hear it.
Recorder https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BOXNSRY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Audio Cable
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000068O35/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
y-cable / splitter
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000068O56/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
I have http://www.amazon.com/Sony-ICD-PX440-Stereo-Digital-Recorder/dp/B00JVLPFNG/ but the stereo doesn't really matter for headset audio.
I think the major advantage with having an external recorder, as a student, is being able to record briefings with the CFI. I find them to be the most useful thing I'm recording. More useful than cockpit video and audio most of the time.
And you're right about money not being an issue for most. With the cost of flying it gets pretty easy to justify smaller expenses when they're barely noticeable in the grand scheme of things. I personally find making things to be part of the fun. My current project is making a headset..but that's kinda on hold as I've been lazy and borrowing from the school for free.
You can buy a small battery powered digital recorder that will record
48over 1000 hours at a very reasonable price.https://www.amazon.com/EZSound-Box-Personal-Messages-Rerecordable/dp/B01384GIP0/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_201_bs_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=7DPRHC6CMRGJG8Y0FDZ7
EZSound Box - Front Play Button for Personal Messages, Favorite Tunes, Stuffed Toys, Science Projects, Hobbies, Craft Projects, Talking Displays, etc - 200 seconds - Rerecordable thru Audio Port
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01384GIP0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_DHWRCbC2GSNJZ
Not sure how the recording part works.
This looks pretty useful.
https://www.amazon.com.au/Sony-ICDUX560BLK-Stereo-Digital-Recorder/dp/B01FWNSXJO/ref=asc_df_B01FWNSXJO/?tag=googleshopmob-22&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=341743199244&amp;hvpos=1o1&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=4613825417418571314&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=m&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9071660&amp;hvtargid=pla-403917579267&amp;psc=1
Thanks so much for the advice. Good point about the lav. I hadn't thought about that.
Unfortunately I don't really have the budget for the preamp or that DR-60, but I'll definitely bookmark them for later.
So that I can save the H1 for a different use, would this work for the lav? It's skinnier too, so sliding it into the grooms pocket would be easier.
The proper mixer setup is also something I hadn't thought about. The events I've done in the past were all pretty amateur. The entire sound system was just a mic plugged into one big speaker setup and the music was played through the same, so there weren't different outputs. A real DJ would have different lines for music and mics and all, right? So the extra inputs would all be from the DJ himself. Ok now I see where that would be helpful.
Sony ICDUX560BLK Digital Voice Recorder 1" Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FWNSXJO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_EpBIDb3NRSHH6
^ This is what I use, I've never had a problem with it. Keep it peeking out of my backpack on the ground
Sony ICD-PX470 Stereo Digital Voice Recorder with Built-in USB Voice Recorder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XTX2S2N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_vqBIDb1WX15P8
^cheaper version
It is confusing to figure out what works. I ended up getting a "Sony ICDUX560BLK Digital Voice Recorder 1" Black" that I can backup and restore from. Don't have it on me right now... But I believe I just had to set it to 44khz. Pretty sure you need something that can record 16 bit stereo at that frequency
Sony ICDUX560BLK Digital Voice Recorder 1" Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FWNSXJO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_vmU3DbVBFG50Y
Use this for lav.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1281085-REG/tascam_dr_10l_mini_portable_recorder.html
It's a little more than your cheapest option, but it is worth it for quality, size, and ease of use. You'll need at least 2-3 for weddings.
Use this recorder to take a line out from the DJ or band.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/821259-REG/Tascam_DR_40_DR_40_4_Track_Handheld_Digital.html
I think this is the best cheap option, especially because it can record a lower-volume safety track. You will need cables to connect as well. You can also put this mic on a podium or speaker for a backup.
I an emergency, an iPhone is better than nothing. I would get a mic to improve quality. I used the Shure MV88 and was surprised with the quality.
We use this for a backup.
Sony ICDUX560BLK Stereo Digital Voice Recorder with Built-in USB https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FWNSXJO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ABGSzbSGS59JG
We use an elastic sleeve to attach this small recorder directly to the microphone used for speeches/toasts. This backup has saved us several times.
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I just got back from Podcast Movement, where I was mainly engulfed by creators trying to min/max their show--which is fine--but that's not how I prefer to think about things.
So I made a quick video highlighting the tools & workflow choices I've made to optimize for quality AND speed.
Brief Rundown:
Organization:
Make a new folder for each new episode! Interview, solo show, doesn't matter--we deal with tons of files and this will help save brain cells.
Recording:
Note: I JUST received a nice USB adapter hub for my 2018 iPad Pro--which finally lets me use a nice USB mic (ATR2100 in my case) more regularly--so I'm looking to do more recording via iPad on the AUM and Audioshare apps).
Editing:
I used to edit in Logic Pro, then Hindenberg, and now Ferrite (on iPad Pro with Apple Pencil 2nd Gen).
I airdrop audio files to iPad (it gives me the option to open directly with Ferrite), then strip silence and begin editing (ums, stutters, extended silence, etc).
I then share each track separately in .wav format BACK to the Macbook Pro, and add to a "save as template" Hindenberg Journalist Pro.
From there I will drag-n-drop my podcast intros (from Hindenberg's favorites bar--SO GOOD), arrange and time tracks, etc.
Mixing:
Again, I'm mostly trying to hit a nice threshold for "listenability!" Most podcast engineers might murder me at this point.
I have the following plugins pre-loaded on each track.
That's really it. Hindenberg normalizes audio and allows exports to -16 LUFS podcast standards.
Publishing:
I use Podbean for hosting, because of the cheap unlimited minutes, and because it works. Never had a single issue in 2.5 years of hosting.
I use Otter.ai for transcripts (It generally takes me about 30 minutes to get through a 60-90 minute interview. Much less for solo shows). I then copy/paste into a pre-made HTML <div> in my shownotes.
Watch the video for more context on that.
I also use TextExpander for a hotkey generated "embed box" HTML in WordPress. See video for that as well.
Other stuff I love for speedy podcasting:
Auphonic. As far as speed goes, you can't beat it.
Levelator. Underrated little plugin! Mostly just normalizes loudness I believe. I'm also going to assume this plugin will work forever until the end of time. I feel like people have been saying otherwise for years?
That's it!
I hope somebody gets a nugget of use out of this :)
If you have a little cash, this is more discreet and will record well when concealed in a pocket:
https://www.amazon.com/Sony-ICDPX370-Digital-Recorder-Built/dp/B06XFTWCBJ/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=voice+recorder&amp;qid=1572107356&amp;sr=8-3
I bought this to record my IEP meetings and it works well.
Sony ICDPX370 Mono Digital Voice Recorder with Built-in USB, black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XFTWCBJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_IMC8CrpkbOGG5
Good luck.
She said this was the one she has and it mentions nothing about the recording when sensing noise
https://www.amazon.com/Interviews-8GB-nanoREC-aTTo-digital/dp/B07GB4ZD16
I know it's marked as solved, but I did find a similar mini-voice recorder on amazon. I dont feel like sifting through comments, so I apologize if a link has been shared.
aTTo Digital
If what you're looking to do is record random objects, I wouldn't recommend a USB mic. I'd more recommend something like this
It's a portable field recorder, I linked to the Edirol because I have one of the older models, and it's fantastic for exactly what you're looking to do. You can get good field recorders for cheaper as well, like the Zoom H2
..Also found this great article from B&H on handheld recorders linky.
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-ICD-AX412-Digital-Memory-Recorder/dp/B004M8STL8
This is a wonderful device, get some Velcro from home depot. I think it comes in 3" strips, cut that in half. Separate the velcro strip, stick one half on recorder, other half to what you want to adhere the recorder too. You can set it to only record when there is sound, set it so all the lights are off. You can place it somewhere and depending on noise level, it can record for up to three days, on one set of AAA batteries. Attach to your computer, download MP3.
Here you go -
http://www.amazon.com/TASCAM-DR-05-Portable-Digital-Recorder/dp/B004OU2IQG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1395759018&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=tascam+dr-05
Use this for the audio if you want to post video to youtube. The overdriven mic sound is painful to listen to.
Otherwise, it sounds good.
Voice Recorder-http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-V404130BU000-VN-7200-Digital-Recorder/dp/B005756GYM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1406061606&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=voice+recorder
Audio Splitter-http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Speaker-and-Headphone-Splitter/dp/B000067RC4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1406061626&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=audio+splitter
Auxiliary Cable-http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004LTEUDO/ref=sr_ph?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1406061656&amp;sr=1&amp;keywords=auxiliary+cable
Use your own headphones(your phone should still use itself to capture your audio). Record all phone calls. Take Screenshots. If you're on Android- Hold Power+VolumeDown.
Ti rispondo io: ZOOM H2, oltre a essere un ottimo microfono USB è un registratore a se stante con scheda SD. Su Amazon è a 168 ma in giro lo trovo anche a meno
Who ever put it there must have a way in an out of your apartment, change your locks!
Small Voice Recorder with 20 Hours Battery Life | Ideal for Lectures, Meetings or Interviews | 141 Hours Capacity on 8GB | nanoREC by aTTo digital https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GB4ZD16/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_cdrCCbT1CAVHG