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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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+ | ===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] | ||
Revision as of 09:30, 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
- 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.
- Try different mics if available.
- Connect to computer and transfer sounds to computer.
- Copy files to Orca.
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