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Field Recording

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 1:03pm | Tristan

 

This blog post will explain equipment use, scene setup and good interview practices when engaging in in-field audio recording.

KNOW YOUR RIG

A rig is the common term for your recording gear. It usually consists of a recording unit, a mic, headphones and any other peripherals needed.

While DMA will be purchasing its own rig, it will help to know what a quality rig looks like. Here's a look at a rig with equipment that could buy from a website like B&H:

audio recording unit, like a flash recorder-directly to hard disk

extra flash cards, like compact flash cards from lexar.

pen and pencil for notes- don't forget!

headphones- 100.00 standard- Sony Sig MDR-V6

Rhode N2- shotgun. Audio Technica A-22.

Wind sock /Softy - Used to block the wind from ruining the recording

Pistol grip for mic - use the grip, sitting down, and only recording for

half-hour to 3 hours max

New and Used plastic baggies for batteries.

USB cord for downloading.

Manual for audio recorder

Talent Releases.

Listening Lyrics with special guest Chris Clark

Tue, 04/16/2013 - 6:19pm | Pieter Pastoor

Chris Clark will be our call in guest this week and we thrilled. We will be playing tracks from his new CD "CEDAR WISELY"

Jazz runs through the veins of this musician, which really shows when he is playing a saxaphone or behind a piano. Chris grew up in Davis, developing his talent in Davis High. he went on to earn his B.M. in Jazz Studies from the University of Oregon and his M.M. in Jazz and Improvisational Music from the University of Nevada, Reno. Currently he resides in Boston and performs on the east coast. Listen in for an in depth interview along with playing a few tracks from his CD and some music that has influenced him.

Chris can be followed on his web site http://cclarkmusic.com