Before you read on, I feel I should give you the βAudio Geekβ alert, as this post has some techno babble π It is an experimental idea that I have for removing traffic noise from nature sounds. The UK has some great natural landscapes to explore. As an auditory person I find nature sounds amazing, […]
Video Soundtracks on a Budget β Part 6: Recording and Syncing Your Video and Audio
The budget conscious way of recording the audio to a high standard is to use a clip-on lapel mic plugged into a Zoom H1 that you conceal by putting it in your pocket. As covered previously, the problem with most camcorder microphones is that they are designed to record everything in front of the camera, […]
Video Soundtracks on a Budget β Part 5: The Problem with Wind and Popping
Yes, I have heard all those jokes about wind π but seriously wind is a huge problem when recording outside. The slightest gust of wind can ruin your recording. When recording outside a windjammer is an essential item to have. A windjammer is basically synthetic fur that covers the microphone. It disperses the wind and […]