Post date: 07/12/20 16:12

Why should you invest in equipment?

• You need to be able to make your recordings right from your home

• You can update your knowledge with your own research as you move along in your career

• REMINDER: Do be dependent on your hardware or software

Microphone

• Most important equipment on your list

• Do not scrimp on your microphone, choose the best that's within your budget

• Study the different kinds available & choose the best one for your studio

Types of Microphone

USB Mic

• • The best type for those starting out

  • Plug-n-play direct to your computer

  • This was my "best friend" when I started my company

  • I also used this during training & when I was interviewing Presidential candidates in 2010

    • Samson C01U

  • Hard to set up if you need to use 2 USB mics at the same time

  • Not as versatile

  • Performance dependent on PC specs

  • You need to use the higher end models if you want studio-quality sound

  • Allows you to record directly on the computer

  • No additional equipment needed

  • Easily connects to any computer with a USB Port

Dynamic Broadcast Mic (DBM)

• • Type used by anchors & DJs in radio stations

  • Only captures the sound directly in front of it; "unidirectional"

  • Helps minimize plosives

  • Does not need phantom power

  • Lacking in upper mid & high frequencies

  • Cannot capture exremely loud and soft sounds

  • Needs additional equpment to connect to the computer

Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic

• • Type used in recording studios

  • Also used in recording musical instruments

  • Very "detailed" sound quality

  • Allows for a "textured" voice over

  • Sensitive, can pick-up upper frequencies

  • Assuming the room has the correct ambience & you are using the correct technique in recording, you are able to get the best quality voice recording using this mic

  • Because it is sensitive, it is also able to capture plosive sounds & background noise

  • Needs additional equipment to connect to the computer

Tips in Using the Mic

• Treat it like it's the EAR of your listener

• Shouting at the mic is like shouting at your listener

• You should know how to use the mic properly

Speakers

• If the mic is the INPUT, the speakers are the OUTPUT

• You are able to hear the sounds that you are capturing through the speakers

• Not needed anymore if you're in a studio

• For home studios, get good headphones nalang

• The speakers used are called studio monitors

• This gives you a flat frequency response for an even sound & good quality audio mix

• Good quality studioi monitors would give you the actual sound in your recordings

Headphones

• You are able to hear background noise that may not be noticed through the speakers

• Ex. Flipping of the script; breathing sound; touching the mic

Computer Audio Interface (CAI)

• You might be wondering by now, "How do you connect non-USB types of mics to the computer?"

• You need the CAI for that

• AKA DAI or Digital Audio Interface

Mic Stand

• For fixing the position of your mic

• Floor or desk stands available

Shock Mount

• So that the mic won't get the vibrations from the floor or desk

Pop Filter

• To remove plosives

Digital Audio Workstation

• Aside from the mic, this is perhaps the most important element in your recording studio

• Audacity (open source) or Adobe Audition (paid)

Tips in Editing Audio

• Finish the audio first before the video

• Video will adjust to audio recording

• Music and SFX are last to be added

• Don't just study how to edit and mix your audio files, train your ear for SOUND DESIGN

• This means you should know how to choose the proper music & effects appropriate for your recording

• You can't use everything that you can download in the internet

• Use "royalty free" music or songs that have no copyright

• Be careful in using licensed music, especially if your project will be published in the internet or TV

• Don't worry if you don't have any of these materials & equipment

• You can just use a portable digital recorder, especially useful when traveling

  • Sir Choy is using/recommending Zoom H4N

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