choosing the right recording tools for the job hazzan rob menes may, 2015
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Choosing the right recording tools for the job
Hazzan Rob MenesMay, 2015
What are your recording choices? How can you choose? System components
Cheap, fast, and poor quality Better quality, a little more $, a little
slower Serious recording, mobile, limited editing High quality, multitrack, digital Professional
Volume and Loudness: Decibels Frequency Range: Hz Noise – signal/noise ratio: dB Power: watts Resolution (digital): bits, or frequency Timbre
Microphone Other Input Devices/Instruments
Analog: Piano, Guitar, Rhythm Digital: Midi
Mixer and Amplifier Recording device and media Headphones Speakers Cables Processing Software Computer
Iphone, Android, Windows Tiny microphone Tiny speakers Recording app in phone
Sound file saved as wav or mp3 Diversion: explanation of
formats Limited options, limited
processing One input – your voice Easy to send a soundfile
by email
Better Inputs External Mics
Diversion: microphones Dynamic Condenser USB Phantom power Stereo
Line inputs (from mixer)
Recording options Processing Formats resolution
Output media 2 track Inputs
Dynamic (induction) Less sensitive Often does not require
power Good for stage,
instruments/outdoor Cheaper
Condenser (capacitor) Sensitive, particularly in
high end Requires external power Better in studio More expensive
Microphone, Mixer, Recorder
Mixers Enable multiple inputs Control over volume,
timbre Preset effects (reverb,
etc.) Analog output to
various devices Power to mics Noise suppression
Digital or analog recorder
Multitrack recorders Simultaneous
recording of multiple inputs
Enabling editing of separate tracks
4, 8, 16 tracks Built-in mixing,
effects, power Flexible output
Post-Processing on Computer
Mixing of various tracks Pitch correction (punch in, autotune) Effects Cut and Paste Noise reduction Examples:
Pro Tools MusicCreator Audacity
System Component Low $ High $
Cell Phone 100 500
Digital recorder 200 400
Microphones
- Dynamic 50 200
- Condenser 100 1000
Mixer 100 400
Multitrack Recorder 400 1500
Cables 0 200
Recording has evolved from the cassette Many choices to improve quality Significant improvement for $200 Serious quality for $500 Near Professional for $700
Go to http://www.hazzanmenes.com Hazzan Rob Menes
917-796-8038(B.A. in physics/math, M.Sc. environmental systems, M.S.M. etc.)
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