Difference between revisions of "Skype Recording - Video Edit Suites"

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# Turn on the computer.
 
# Turn on the computer.
 
# Log in to the computer.
 
# Log in to the computer.
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# Connect the microphone to '''Mic/Instr1''' on the from of the 828 in the rack.
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# Connect the microphone to '''Input I''' on the front of the UAC-2.
 
# Talk into the mic, and adjust the trim knob next to the mic input to set the levels to around -6.
 
# Talk into the mic, and adjust the trim knob next to the mic input to set the levels to around -6.
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# Plug the headphones into the 828's '''Phones''' jack.
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# Plug the headphones into the UAC-2's '''Phones''' jack.
  
 
===Skype Set Up===
 
===Skype Set Up===
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# 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'''.
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# Go to '''Skype''' > '''Preferences'''.
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# Go to '''Skype''' > '''Audio & Video Settings'''.
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# Click on '''Audio/Video'''.
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# '''Microphone''' and '''Speakers''' should be set to '''Zoom UAC-2 Driver'''.
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# '''Microphone''', '''Ringing''', and '''Speakers''' should be set to '''MOTU 828mk3 Hybrid'''.
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# Talk into the microphone to check the levels.
 
# Talk into the microphone to check the levels.
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# Click the red dot in the top left of the window to close the window.
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# Click the '''X''' 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
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# Click '''New Session''' in the bottom left corner.
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# Go to '''Session > Import Session'''.
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# Select '''Voice Chat''', and select '''Choose'''.
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# Browse to '''/Users/Shared/Audio Hijack Sessions.'''
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#* This template will record the output of Skype to an mp3 file.
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## Select skype-2-wav-files: if you need to record your mic and the Skype output to 2 separate wav files.
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## Select skype-mono-mp3: if you need record the mic and Skype output mixed together in 1 mp3 file.
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# Then click '''Import'''.
  
 
===Make a Call===
 
===Make a Call===

Revision as of 16:05, 10 April 2018

  • You will need a microphone with an xlr connector, a mic cable, and a desk stand from Media Loan.

Lab Set Up

  1. Turn on the power strip
  2. Turn on the computer.
  3. Log in to the computer.
  4. Connect the microphone to Input I on the front of the UAC-2.
  5. Talk into the mic, and adjust the trim knob next to the mic input to set the levels to around -6.
  6. Plug the headphones into the UAC-2's Phones jack.

Skype Set Up

  1. Click the magnifying glass in the top right corner, type "Skype," and select Skype - Applications
  2. Enter your Skype account and click Next.
  3. Enter your password and click Sign In.
  4. Go to Skype > Audio & Video Settings.
  5. Microphone and Speakers should be set to Zoom UAC-2 Driver.
  6. Talk into the microphone to check the levels.
  7. Click the X in the top left of the window to close the window.

Audio Hijack Set Up

  1. Click the magnifying glass in the top right corner, type "Audio Hijack," and select Audio Hijack
  2. Go to Session > Import Session.
  3. Browse to /Users/Shared/Audio Hijack Sessions.
    1. Select skype-2-wav-files: if you need to record your mic and the Skype output to 2 separate wav files.
    2. Select skype-mono-mp3: if you need record the mic and Skype output mixed together in 1 mp3 file.
  4. Then click Import.

Make a Call

  1. Find the person you will be calling.
  2. Turn down the volume for the speakers with the volume control box.
  3. Put on the headphones.
  4. Click the phone icon to make an audio call.
  5. When the call connects, adjust the mic levels and headphone levels as needed.

Recording

  1. With the Skype call connected, go back to Audio Hijack.
  2. Click the record button in the lower left corner.
  3. Start the interview.
  4. When you are done, click the record button to stop the recording.


Playback

  1. In the Audio Hijack window, click the record tab.
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