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− | ==Media Loan== | + | == Media Loan == |
− | * [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan www.evergreen.edu/medialoan] | + | |
− | * | + | *[http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan www.evergreen.edu/medialoan] |
− | * | + | *Bring your Evergreen ID with the current quarter sticker. |
− | * Test | + | *Make a reservation for equipment, stop by Lib. 2504, or call (360) 867-6253. |
− | * | + | *Test and confirm all equipment is in working order before leaving Media Loan. |
+ | *Media Loan has SEVERE LATE FINES. Return equipment on time, or call to make a renewal. Follow up with an appeal form to negate late fines. | ||
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Late Fines assessed daily, per item | Late Fines assessed daily, per item | ||
Equipment valued over $250 — $20.00 per day | Equipment valued over $250 — $20.00 per day | ||
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* [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/audio_micbasics.pdf Mic Handout] | * [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/audio_micbasics.pdf Mic Handout] | ||
* [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/audio_marantzpmd660.pdf Marantz Recorder Handout] | * [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/audio_marantzpmd660.pdf Marantz Recorder Handout] | ||
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===Microphone Types=== | ===Microphone Types=== | ||
+ | * Dynamic Mics | ||
+ | ** Can withstand louder noises, rugged pickup elements. | ||
+ | ** No power needed | ||
* Condenser Mics | * Condenser Mics | ||
− | ** More sensitive to | + | ** More sensitive to quieter noises, and more delicate pickup elements. |
− | ** Needs power | + | ** Needs power supplied through a battery, or through phantom power on zoom recorder. |
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===Microphone Patterns=== | ===Microphone Patterns=== | ||
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** proximity effect | ** proximity effect | ||
** popped p's | ** popped p's | ||
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+ | ===Media Loan Shopping List=== | ||
+ | *Marantz recorder | ||
+ | *Mic cables | ||
+ | *Headphones | ||
+ | *Extension cables | ||
+ | *Desk stand, floor stand, microphone handle | ||
+ | *Microphones: | ||
+ | **Recommended for vocal recording > SM-58, SM-57, Sennheiser 421, ECM-50 Lavolier | ||
+ | *Extra AA batteries | ||
==Marantz Recorder== | ==Marantz Recorder== | ||
− | Digital audio recorder that records to memory cards. | + | Digital audio recorder that records to flash memory cards. No moving parts. Copy files off just like using a USB drive. |
− | * Format memory card before use. | + | * Format memory card before use, and before returning to Media Loan. |
* Record Settings: Review settings on [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/audio_marantzpmd660.pdf handout] | * Record Settings: Review settings on [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/audio_marantzpmd660.pdf handout] | ||
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===Recording Exercise=== | ===Recording Exercise=== | ||
− | # Format card | + | Select a controlled and quiet recording location. Avoid noisy public locations (like restaurants, or areas near a road). If possible, eliminate background noises (turn off stereos, TV’s, fans, air circulation vents). A room with carpeting and furniture will typically sound better than one with hard floors (too much echo). |
− | # Connect | + | # Plug in to ac power, or use fresh AA batteris. |
+ | # Format the memory card | ||
+ | # Plug in headphones | ||
+ | # Connect an external mic to recorder. If using a condensor mic turn on Phantom Power (+48v) | ||
# Set to record to PCM, 48kHZ, mono, manual record levels. | # Set to record to PCM, 48kHZ, mono, manual record levels. | ||
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# Make a test recording | # Make a test recording | ||
## Press '''Rec''' Pause | ## Press '''Rec''' Pause | ||
## Test mic | ## Test mic | ||
− | ## Set levels | + | ## Set levels - record level control knobs are on the bottom of the recorder. Levels should be the loudest around -12dB on the meters. |
## Press '''Rec''' to start recording. | ## Press '''Rec''' to start recording. | ||
## Listen on headphones | ## Listen on headphones | ||
## Press '''Stop''' to stop recording | ## Press '''Stop''' to stop recording | ||
## Playback recording | ## Playback recording | ||
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− | ''' | + | '''It is recommended to record some "room tone" to be able to insert any pauses needed later in post-production."" |
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+ | ===Copying Files=== | ||
+ | # Connect the zoom recorder to ac power, connect provided USB cable to the computer. | ||
+ | #Press and hold the USB button on the recorder and then turn on the power. | ||
+ | #Copy files from the audio recorder to a computer as you would from a USB drive. Protect the privacy of your recordings by deleting all files on the recorder before returning equipment to Media Loan. | ||
+ | #When finished click and drag the device icon to the trash before disconnecting or turning off the power. | ||
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+ | [[category:2011-2012]] |
Latest revision as of 11:02, 25 April 2012
Contents
Media Loan
- www.evergreen.edu/medialoan
- Bring your Evergreen ID with the current quarter sticker.
- Make a reservation for equipment, stop by Lib. 2504, or call (360) 867-6253.
- Test and confirm all equipment is in working order before leaving Media Loan.
- Media Loan has SEVERE LATE FINES. Return equipment on time, or call to make a renewal. Follow up with an appeal form to negate late fines.
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
Microphone Types
- Dynamic Mics
- Can withstand louder noises, rugged pickup elements.
- No power needed
- Condenser Mics
- More sensitive to quieter noises, and more delicate pickup elements.
- Needs power supplied through a battery, or through phantom power on zoom recorder.
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.
Mic Usage Tips
- Use a stand if possible.
- Listen for:
- handling noise
- proximity effect
- popped p's
Media Loan Shopping List
- Marantz recorder
- Mic cables
- Headphones
- Extension cables
- Desk stand, floor stand, microphone handle
- Microphones:
- Recommended for vocal recording > SM-58, SM-57, Sennheiser 421, ECM-50 Lavolier
- Extra AA batteries
Marantz Recorder
Digital audio recorder that records to flash memory cards. No moving parts. Copy files off just like using a USB drive.
- Format memory card before use, and before returning to Media Loan.
- 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
Select a controlled and quiet recording location. Avoid noisy public locations (like restaurants, or areas near a road). If possible, eliminate background noises (turn off stereos, TV’s, fans, air circulation vents). A room with carpeting and furniture will typically sound better than one with hard floors (too much echo).
- Plug in to ac power, or use fresh AA batteris.
- Format the memory card
- Plug in headphones
- Connect an external mic to recorder. If using a condensor mic turn on Phantom Power (+48v)
- Set to record to PCM, 48kHZ, mono, manual record levels.
- Make a test recording
- Press Rec Pause
- Test mic
- Set levels - record level control knobs are on the bottom of the recorder. Levels should be the loudest around -12dB on the meters.
- Press Rec to start recording.
- Listen on headphones
- Press Stop to stop recording
- Playback recording
It is recommended to record some "room tone" to be able to insert any pauses needed later in post-production.""
Copying Files
- Connect the zoom recorder to ac power, connect provided USB cable to the computer.
- Press and hold the USB button on the recorder and then turn on the power.
- Copy files from the audio recorder to a computer as you would from a USB drive. Protect the privacy of your recordings by deleting all files on the recorder before returning equipment to Media Loan.
- When finished click and drag the device icon to the trash before disconnecting or turning off the power.