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Keys and all equipment and accessories valued over $50 — $10.00 per day | Keys and all equipment and accessories valued over $50 — $10.00 per day | ||
Equipment and accessories valued under $50 — $5.00 per day | Equipment and accessories valued under $50 — $5.00 per day | ||
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+ | * [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/audio_micbasics.pdf MIc Handout] | ||
+ | * [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/audio_marantzpmd660.pdf Marantz Recorder Handout] | ||
+ | ==Sound== | ||
+ | * Sound is measured in cycles per second or Hertz (Hz). | ||
+ | * Human hearing is 20Hz to 20kHz. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Microphones== | ||
+ | * A microphone converts acoustic energy to electrical energy | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Microphone Types=== | ||
+ | * Condenser Mics | ||
+ | ** More sensitive to higher frequencies and fast transients. | ||
+ | ** Needs power. Batteries in microphone. | ||
+ | * Dynamic Mics | ||
+ | ** Rugged | ||
+ | ** Can take high sound levels | ||
+ | ** No power needed. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Microphone Patterns=== | ||
+ | * Omni: picks up sound from all directions. | ||
+ | * Cardioid: picks up sound from front: | ||
+ | ** Proximity Effect: low frequencies are boosted as mic is closer to the source. | ||
+ | * Super-Cardioid: Picks up from front with a narrower pattern. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Microphones=== | ||
+ | * Handheld | ||
+ | * lavaliere: Small mic which clamps to clothing. | ||
+ | * Shotgun: Long mic. Picks up sound from with an extremely narrow pattern. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Connector Types=== | ||
+ | # XLR = Needed for Marantz | ||
+ | # Mini = will not work with Marantz. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Marantz Recorder== | ||
+ | Digital audio recorder that records to memory cards. | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Format memory card before use. | ||
+ | * Record Settings: Review settings on [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/audio_marantzpmd660.pdf handout] | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | * Batteries!!! | ||
+ | * Always record as PCM. | ||
+ | * Mono vs Stereo | ||
+ | * Setting Levels: Do not hit zero on the meter. | ||
+ | * Always have headphones. | ||
+ | * Record room tone. | ||
+ | * USB Mode | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | ===Recording Exercise=== | ||
+ | # Format card | ||
+ | # Connect 1 mic to recorder. | ||
+ | # Set to record to PCM, 48kHZ, mono, manual record levels. | ||
+ | # Connect headphones. | ||
+ | # Make a test recording | ||
+ | ## Press '''Rec''' Pause | ||
+ | ## Test mic | ||
+ | ## Set levels | ||
+ | ## Press '''Rec''' to start recording. | ||
+ | ## Listen on headphones | ||
+ | ## Press '''Stop''' to stop recording | ||
+ | ## Playback recording | ||
+ | # Record some sounds | ||
+ | ## Voices. | ||
+ | ## Close sounds | ||
+ | ## Distant sounds | ||
+ | ## Try different mics if available. | ||
+ | # Connect to computer and transfer sounds. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Get proficiency sign in sheet.''' | ||
[[category:2011-2012]] | [[category:2011-2012]] |
Latest revision as of 13:02, 18 October 2011
Contents
Media Loan
- www.evergreen.edu/medialoan
- L2504. End of hallway past Libary and Computer Center Entrances.
- Reserve Equipment
- Test Equipment
- Late Fees
Late Fines assessed daily, per item Equipment valued over $250 — $20.00 per day Equipment valued under $250 — $10.00 per day Keys and all equipment and accessories valued over $50 — $10.00 per day Equipment and accessories valued under $50 — $5.00 per day
Sound
- Sound is measured in cycles per second or Hertz (Hz).
- Human hearing is 20Hz to 20kHz.
Microphones
- A microphone converts acoustic energy to electrical energy
Microphone Types
- Condenser Mics
- More sensitive to higher frequencies and fast transients.
- Needs power. Batteries in microphone.
- Dynamic Mics
- Rugged
- Can take high sound levels
- No power needed.
Microphone Patterns
- Omni: picks up sound from all directions.
- Cardioid: picks up sound from front:
- Proximity Effect: low frequencies are boosted as mic is closer to the source.
- Super-Cardioid: Picks up from front with a narrower pattern.
Microphones
- Handheld
- lavaliere: Small mic which clamps to clothing.
- Shotgun: Long mic. Picks up sound from with an extremely narrow pattern.
Connector Types
- XLR = Needed for Marantz
- Mini = will not work with Marantz.
Marantz Recorder
Digital audio recorder that records to memory cards.
- Format memory card before use.
- Record Settings: Review settings on handout
Notes
- Batteries!!!
- Always record as PCM.
- Mono vs Stereo
- Setting Levels: Do not hit zero on the meter.
- Always have headphones.
- Record room tone.
- USB Mode
Recording Exercise
- Format card
- Connect 1 mic to recorder.
- Set to record to PCM, 48kHZ, mono, manual record levels.
- Connect headphones.
- Make a test recording
- Press Rec Pause
- Test mic
- Set levels
- Press Rec to start recording.
- Listen on headphones
- Press Stop to stop recording
- Playback recording
- Record some sounds
- Voices.
- Close sounds
- Distant sounds
- Try different mics if available.
- Connect to computer and transfer sounds.
Get proficiency sign in sheet.