Questions tagged [audio-recording]
Audio recording is the process of creating a sound wave representation in an electronic medium. Use for questions directly related to the audio recording process.
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Which type of microphone is good at picking up ambient noise?
I like to record in room but want to keep ambient background noise. For example if the room is near highway, or there is wind, or some motorcycle drive by etc, I don't want the mic to suppress those ...
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Reaper + Bias FX 2 + ASIO4ALL: Reaper shows "Not Connected" when setting up "Device"
Here is what I want to do:
Record what I play on my Guitar which is set up with my computer (Bias FX 2 Amp)
Here is what I have:
Windows 10,
Bias FX 2 Amp,
Reaper 5.34
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Is the beginning of Max Richter's "On the Nature of Daylight" recorded by 3 cellos, or 2 cellos and 1 viola?
It seems to sound like 3 cellos
but I'm not sure.
However, in another recording it sounds very similar but it shows a non-cello playing one of the 3 beginning voices: ...
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Microphone type for recording a string instrument in a very live room
Hi sounddesign community! (TLDR @ bottom. Also, If this is the wrong community to ask in, would you please direct me to a better suited place? Thanks!!)
I’m a pretty amateur musician, and recently I’...
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Record the sound of a pipe organ in the church
I am wondering what would be the right set up to record the sound of a pipe organ in a cathedral/church.
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Yamaha MG20 - What does the "variable mid frequency" knob actually do?
My mixer has four EQ knobs per channel. Two of them are standard EQ at 10khz and 100hz. The other two are for the mid range, but they're different. The lower knob sets the cut/boost, but the upper ...
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Audio drift issue
Some friends and I have started a weekly podcast, and have decided to add video to it, currently we are using Audacity to record audio and an SX30IS powershot to record video. When I place both of the ...
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Capturing 4 audio channels with exactly the same latency?
I'm looking to capture 4 channels of audio using small MEMS microphones like these, spaced less than a metre apart from each other in a grid to form a square microphone array.
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Recording speakers at community meetings
I’m live-streaming several community meetings onto Facebook. I'm usually sitting right on trying of the main speaker but when there is a presentation off to the side or question from the audience then ...
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Recording from XR18 to Tascam-DR40
I have a live performance that I'd like to record from the house Behringer XR18 mixer to a Tascam DR40. What's the best way to do this? What exact cable and output source to the Tascam should I use?
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Is it possible to perform noise reduction using multiple recordings?
I have an interview recorded using a Zoom H1n audio recorder and and two DSLR internal mics. Is there a way that I can use all three tracks in some sort of noise reduction process that looks for the ...
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Is it possible to record a short contained sound no longer than 60 milliseconds?
I wish to play a short sound in an app (60 Milliseconds is ideal), however I'm noticing glitches in the sound on the current clip I have made.
I'm wondering if these glitches have to do with any ...
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Background sounds get picked up only when I talk by Tascam DR-07X even with low-cut filter
In my videos, I am using Low-Cut (High-Pass) filter coming with Tascam DR-07X to eliminate ambient sound such as air conditioning or computer fan noise, etc. but they seem only to be eliminated during ...
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Mini Synth via external soundcard
I recently bought a Korg Monotron Duo. To record with my laptop that lacks an internal mic I also accquired an external USB soundcard with one mic and two headphone jacks (rather cheap device). The ...
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Condenser mic noise - can anyone identify the problem?
I bought an Audio-Technica ATR-6550 Condenser Shotgun Microphone off eBay which works fine most of the time but sometimes picks up noise as heard in this recording. Can anyone identify the problem?
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Problems in GoProHERO6 Audio RAW
GoPro Hero6 creates a separate .wav file along with the .mp4 video. But my .wav-s are all too silent I can barely hear them. As the excerpt from HERO6 manual shows, I followed the Protune instructions ...
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Impedance mismatch buzzing?
Can a mismatch in impedance cause a buzzing noise? I plugged a MacPro into my Yamaha QL5 using a 3.5mm to XLR(well I didn’t someone else did) and there is some buzzing coming through. I know how to ...
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Microphone for two presenters while screencasting?
I have been reading a lot about microphones lately and I still feel a little overwhelmed. So, please forgive, if my questions sound a bit "noobish", but I have been unable to find an answer to a ...
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Question about audio interfaces
Why external audio interfaces are better than the onboard sound boards?
e.g. The sound recorded from a guitar is better if we plug on an external audio interface (like behinger U-phoria) than onboard ...
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Buzzing sound in my audio. I think its the mixer
So I'm using a ProFX12 for video production (it was free, used one from my uncle who does radio). There's this odd buzzing sound in my audio though. My mic input to mixer is XLR. My mic output is 1/4" ...
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Static When Recording From My Mixer
So i have a Behringer DJX900USB Mixer and im trying to record a mix
but i have this horrible static-y feedback kind of noise when i listen back too it
ive tried turning the input level down (On both ...
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How can I correct loud audio with noisy high peaks?
Accidentally, the song was recorder without hardware filter, and it become too loud and distorted on high peaks (you can see and hear noise on high peaks):
example audio file is here.
Is that ...
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How do I synchronize input from a microphone array to a PC?
I'm using 4 microphones to built a microphone array. To interface them with my PC (running Windows), I bought four USB sound cards and using a USB hub I connect them to my system. Is there any ...
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How can i remove noise from sound coming from my computer mic jack ?
Normaly The signal comming from the computer audio jack should not have any noise.
But when i connect the signal to my oscilloscope i see a lot of noise in the signal.
How to solve this ?
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+48v phantom on electric piano?
I'm putting together a small setup with
a condenser mic (requiring +48 phantom power)
a Yamaha electric piano with a 6.3 stereo "headphone" output and MIDI IN+OUT
Steinberg UR22 MK2 (with 2x XLR/6.3 ...
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Audio Files of Interviews with Overlapping Questions/Responses
I do transcription for several customers. In the last few months one company has been submitting audio files that have a glitch in which the interview starts out normally and then as it progresses ...
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Focusrite 18i20 to SONY HDR-PJ780VE Camcorder
I have a Focusrite 18i20 Audio Interface, and want to record the sound when i video my drum sessions on my SONY Camcorder, model no: HDR-PJ780VE
I have tried connecting the headphone 2 outlet on the ...
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How to record the tick of a mechanical pocket watch?
I'm talking about the slight ticking sound of a truly mechanical watch.
I've done some research, and I'm thinking of using a Cardioid Condenser Microphone along with a USB preamp and connecting that ...
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How can I remove short bursts noises in a recording?
I try to clean a recording of a lecture that has noises of turning of pages or a chair squeaking. I want to get rid of (completely silence) any sound shorter than 100ms exceeding a general silence of -...
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How to Record Snowmobile Audio (Equipment and Methods)
The company that I work for wants me to be able to record as close to true to life audio of our snowmobiles as we can for as low budget that I can manage (low budget meaning under $200 for the audio ...
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How do I read this frequency response chart?
I'm looking for a directional (off-axis rejection) microphone with flat frequency response. The Shure SM81 is the only such mic that I've been able to find online, however its frequency response chart ...
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Microphone technology for noisy environment
I am looking for a microphone that would allow me to record my voice in a noisy place where I can't control the environment. Think recording your voice while cycling in a big city as a voice over for ...
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Who can identify this microphone?
Does anybody know what microphone (brand + model) the singer in this video is using?
Thanks.
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Record two-way audio from phone with laptop
I'm trying to connect a phone to a laptop and record two-way the audio. For now I'm using Windows with my own software, and using VB-CABLE Virtual Audio Device to forward some audio channels.
With my ...
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Enhance vocal percussion / beatboxing
I'm looking for a way to enhance the vocal percussion (i.e., beatboxing) of some acapella recordings--this is the one I'm working on at the moment. I realize I'm not going to be able to isolate it ...
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What's the easiest way to utilize the stereo tracks on my Zoom L-12 as microphone inputs?
I have a Zoom Livetrack L-12, and I'd like to to use the two stereo channels as individual microphone channels. Obviously, I will need a microphone preamp for each of these channels in order to do so.
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Condensor mic stops buzzing completely after I touch the grill. Why?
I've been trying to diagnose why my condenser mic keeps buzzing for ages.
I'm running it through an audio interface, but it still had a noisey 'buzz' that sounds like a very common electric hum (near ...
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What are readily usable metal tools to use for sword-like sounds?
I'm interested in recording a variety of metallic striking sounds, but ones that don't seem to come easy are sword-like sounds for sharp objects. So far I have a machete, and I figure I should be ...
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Software equivalents for the high end hardware microphone pre amps
Is there an (affordable) software version of a microphone preamp (such as the world class but unaffordable avalon 737 specifications) that allows my (phantom powered) nararted voice audio recordings ...
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Is DSD actually practical or just theoretical
From what ive read on the internet and on google, DSD is able to capture sound at 1 bit. From what i understand, this is essentially a way to capture audio at the most atomic level??
I'm not an ...
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Is there a way to find the degree of compression used in a recording
I have recorded a live choir performance using typical compression parameters. Is there a way to find how much compression was used, and at which points?
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Yamaha AG06 USB output is too low on MacBook Pro
For voice recording for webcasts, I am using the following setup:
Rode Procaster microphone
Yamaha AG06 mixing console
The Procaster is connected via XLR (without phantom power) to the mixing ...
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Phasing out monitor bleed
I was just thinking, has anyone tried phase/polarity inverting to remove playback getting into a mic?
For example, recording a group vocal part and instead of giving them all headphones, just playing ...
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Why don't speakers sound as good as instruments
In audiophile communities you often see a crazy amount of tweaking and gear designed around sound, but I'm curious on a technical level, are there known reasons why speakers don't sound as good as a ...
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How do I make a recording of a group of people playing a tabletop rpg?
I'm in front of small challenge. I'll be recording group of 6 people playing tabletop RPG. They'll be all sitting at one table but game master (person who narrates thru game) will be hidden behind his ...
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Does side address off-axis voice recording give better quality than speaking directly?
I've read that it's best to a have mic at a 45 degrees horizontal angle, pointed not towards the mouth, but at some point in front of it. Is it really the case? What advantages does it have?
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Bose Compact T1 Audio Recording on MacBook
I'm looking for the correct connection from the Bose Compact Stand T1 to my MacBook Pro (GarageBand) to capture sound from two microphones that are being projected by the Bose Stand.
On the Bose ...
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What is the best way to mike a grand piano?
Awhile ago I hired a sound engineer to come and install a bunch of equipment at my church, which included amplifiers, a mixer, microphones, and more. At the time we were using an old upright piano and ...
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Loud audio recording microphone
I'm trying to record really loud audio - a jet engine, actually. I'm limited to recording in a 20'x 20' cinder block test room. We have cameras in the room, some that record audio, but the audio is ...
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Hardware recommendations to record two separate tracks but keep them in sync over long session? (1st from local microphone + 2nd incoming from Skype)
Situation:
I'm teaching language lessons over Skype
I'm recording "demonstration" sessions
The basic pattern is:
(1) - the teacher gives a prompt
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