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− | * You will need a microphone with an xlr connector, | + | * You will need a microphone with an xlr connector, a mic cable, and a desk stand from Medial Loan. |
===Lab Set Up=== | ===Lab Set Up=== | ||
# Turn on the power strip | # Turn on the power strip | ||
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# Log in to the computer. | # Log in to the computer. | ||
# Connect the microphone to '''Mic/Instr1''' on the from of the 828 in the rack. | # Connect the microphone to '''Mic/Instr1''' on the from of the 828 in the rack. | ||
− | # Talk | + | # Talk into the mic, and adjust the trim knob next to the mic input to set the levels to around -6. |
# Plug the headphones into the 828's '''Phones''' jack. | # Plug the headphones into the 828's '''Phones''' jack. | ||
===Skype Set Up=== | ===Skype Set Up=== | ||
− | # Click the magnifying glass in the top right corner, type Skype and select Skype - Applications | + | # Click the magnifying glass in the top right corner, type "Skype," and select Skype - Applications |
# Enter your Skype account and click '''Next'''. | # Enter your Skype account and click '''Next'''. | ||
# Enter your password and click '''Sign In'''. | # Enter your password and click '''Sign In'''. | ||
# Go to '''Skype''' > '''Preferences'''. | # Go to '''Skype''' > '''Preferences'''. | ||
− | # Click on '''Audio/Video | + | # Click on '''Audio/Video'''. |
− | # '''Microphone''', '''Ringing''' and '''Speakers''' should be set to '''MOTU 828mk3 Hybrid'''. | + | # '''Microphone''', '''Ringing''', and '''Speakers''' should be set to '''MOTU 828mk3 Hybrid'''. |
# Talk into the microphone to check the levels. | # Talk into the microphone to check the levels. | ||
# Click the red dot in the top left of the window to close the window. | # Click the red dot in the top left of the window to close the window. | ||
===Audio Hijack Set Up=== | ===Audio Hijack Set Up=== | ||
− | # Click the magnifying glass in the top right corner, type Audio Hijack and select Audio Hijack | + | # Click the magnifying glass in the top right corner, type "Audio Hijack," and select Audio Hijack |
# Click '''New Session''' in the bottom left corner. | # Click '''New Session''' in the bottom left corner. | ||
− | # Select '''Voice Chat''' and select '''Choose'''. | + | # Select '''Voice Chat''', and select '''Choose'''. |
#* This template will record the output of Skype to an mp3 file. | #* This template will record the output of Skype to an mp3 file. | ||
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# Find the person you will be calling. | # Find the person you will be calling. | ||
# Turn down the volume for the speakers with the volume control box. | # Turn down the volume for the speakers with the volume control box. | ||
− | # Put on the | + | # Put on the headphones. |
# Click the phone icon to make an audio call. | # Click the phone icon to make an audio call. | ||
− | # When the call | + | # When the call connects, adjust the mic levels and headphone levels as needed. |
===Recording=== | ===Recording=== | ||
− | # With the '''Skype''' call connected go back to '''Audio Hijack'''. | + | # With the '''Skype''' call connected, go back to '''Audio Hijack'''. |
# Click the record button in the lower left corner. | # Click the record button in the lower left corner. | ||
# Start the interview. | # Start the interview. | ||
− | # When done click the record button to stop the recording. | + | # When you are done, click the record button to stop the recording. |
===Playback=== | ===Playback=== | ||
− | # In the Audio Hijack window click the record tab. | + | # In the Audio Hijack window, click the record tab. |
[[Category:Audio Mixing Benches]] | [[Category:Audio Mixing Benches]] | ||
[[Category:Audio Hijack]] | [[Category:Audio Hijack]] |
Revision as of 09:53, 7 April 2017
- You will need a microphone with an xlr connector, a mic cable, and a desk stand from Medial Loan.
Lab Set Up
- Turn on the power strip
- Turn on the computer.
- Log in to the computer.
- Connect the microphone to Mic/Instr1 on the from of the 828 in the rack.
- Talk into the mic, and adjust the trim knob next to the mic input to set the levels to around -6.
- Plug the headphones into the 828's Phones jack.
Skype Set Up
- Click the magnifying glass in the top right corner, type "Skype," and select Skype - Applications
- Enter your Skype account and click Next.
- Enter your password and click Sign In.
- Go to Skype > Preferences.
- Click on Audio/Video.
- Microphone, Ringing, and Speakers should be set to MOTU 828mk3 Hybrid.
- Talk into the microphone to check the levels.
- Click the red dot in the top left of the window to close the window.
Audio Hijack Set Up
- Click the magnifying glass in the top right corner, type "Audio Hijack," and select Audio Hijack
- Click New Session in the bottom left corner.
- Select Voice Chat, and select Choose.
- This template will record the output of Skype to an mp3 file.
Make a Call
- Find the person you will be calling.
- Turn down the volume for the speakers with the volume control box.
- Put on the headphones.
- Click the phone icon to make an audio call.
- When the call connects, adjust the mic levels and headphone levels as needed.
Recording
- With the Skype call connected, go back to Audio Hijack.
- Click the record button in the lower left corner.
- Start the interview.
- When you are done, click the record button to stop the recording.
Playback
- In the Audio Hijack window, click the record tab.