When you go through and edit this recording later do you just have to listen to it all or have you inserted some kind of visual cue that there is a need for an edit point? With shorter recordings like this I know it is not too hard to just listen and edit. But I did a longer reading once, about 30 minutes and it seemed daunting to have to listen to it all to edit. Wondering if you use any tricks to help zoom into trouble spots? I have tried tapping the desk at each point to insert an audio spike which becomes a visible cue. But if you forget to do it more often than you remember then it defeats the purpose of the extra effort.
This evening I recorded a 47 minute audio file. But, fortunately, it was a Bible lesson that won’t be edited. I just have to drop in the opening, closing and a little bit of music.
Audacity. I am an open source nut. Not sure if I am nuts because I use open source tools or because I am already nuts I insist on it.
The recording I did last night was with with an Audix OM2. I don’t know what the difference is technically, but it sounds the same same as an SM58. I found this for $50 on craigslist a couple of years ago.
I also record with a lapel mic from Giant Squid Audio Labs quite often. It is a great little mic, but not quite as full sounding. I keep it handy because it fits certain situations better than the full sized mic. Does great “out and about” recording. I do quite a few interviews with it.
All is recorded into an iRiver MP3 player/recorder. So the good sound goes right to a low end recorder. I have a friend that wants me to take his Zoom H4n and learn how to use it so I can teach him. I might just have to become a slow learner.
The recording that I did last night (47 minute one) ended up sounding pretty bad to me. I had to record in a new environment and ended up with room echo. Probably no one will notice, but I was not pleased. But if you want to hear the Audix OM2, my latest recording at Missionary Talks uses that mic sitting at a kitchen table with the refrigerator buzzing away in the background. Got rid of all that noise with the good mic and some noise reduction in Audacity.
Great job so far, a real work of dedication.
Just recently purchased lyric NT and MP4 versions.
Noticed sections left out in Gospels, noted in notes on the files.
Wondered when or if already done the corrected chapters will be available
So far I have converted the original as a single file book, with reference to chapter for multiple book marking
8 Responses to Video: Recording Deuteronomy Chapter 8
When you go through and edit this recording later do you just have to listen to it all or have you inserted some kind of visual cue that there is a need for an edit point? With shorter recordings like this I know it is not too hard to just listen and edit. But I did a longer reading once, about 30 minutes and it seemed daunting to have to listen to it all to edit. Wondering if you use any tricks to help zoom into trouble spots? I have tried tapping the desk at each point to insert an audio spike which becomes a visible cue. But if you forget to do it more often than you remember then it defeats the purpose of the extra effort.
Actually, yes, I go through the recording and listen. It is a laborious process, but that is part of the process.
This evening I recorded a 47 minute audio file. But, fortunately, it was a Bible lesson that won’t be edited. I just have to drop in the opening, closing and a little bit of music.
Very cool! What software are you using? What kind of mic?
Audacity. I am an open source nut. Not sure if I am nuts because I use open source tools or because I am already nuts I insist on it.
The recording I did last night was with with an Audix OM2. I don’t know what the difference is technically, but it sounds the same same as an SM58. I found this for $50 on craigslist a couple of years ago.
I also record with a lapel mic from Giant Squid Audio Labs quite often. It is a great little mic, but not quite as full sounding. I keep it handy because it fits certain situations better than the full sized mic. Does great “out and about” recording. I do quite a few interviews with it.
All is recorded into an iRiver MP3 player/recorder. So the good sound goes right to a low end recorder.
I have a friend that wants me to take his Zoom H4n and learn how to use it so I can teach him. I might just have to become a slow learner.
The recording that I did last night (47 minute one) ended up sounding pretty bad to me. I had to record in a new environment and ended up with room echo. Probably no one will notice, but I was not pleased. But if you want to hear the Audix OM2, my latest recording at Missionary Talks uses that mic sitting at a kitchen table with the refrigerator buzzing away in the background. Got rid of all that noise with the good mic and some noise reduction in Audacity.
Can’t wait for this DR Bible to be available! Keep going Steve!!!
Thanks, John. I have no thoughts of doing anything other than continuing.
I appreciate the encouragement!
Hi Steve,
Great job so far, a real work of dedication.
Just recently purchased lyric NT and MP4 versions.
Noticed sections left out in Gospels, noted in notes on the files.
Wondered when or if already done the corrected chapters will be available
So far I have converted the original as a single file book, with reference to chapter for multiple book marking
Please do email me in person if you prefer