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Post by Aricos on Apr 19, 2009 19:57:13 GMT
Hey all! Casey gave me green lights for this: This thread is just to keep track of who uses what equipment and software when they record. The equipment part may be helpful for those of us who don't have awesome gear yet but would like to upgrade. Helps us get some opinions on what gear is useful  . Zum format: Software(Just tell us what software you're using for recording. This might be helpful for our editing people. I think most of us use Audacity, but I may be wrong ) MicrophoneManufacturer: (Duh, I guess) Mic-type: (Is it a standalone, headset, integrated into the computer or something entirely else?) Series: (The bit of the name that may contain random letters and numbers) Picture: (Show off your shinies!) Notes: (This is where you tell us what modifications you're using when recording. If you have a dress sock put over it or just painted it a pretty colour, you can tell us all about it here!) |
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Post by Aricos on Apr 19, 2009 19:57:36 GMT
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Post by sandjosieph on Apr 19, 2009 20:08:09 GMT
Software
Software: Cakewalk SONAR Homestudio 4
Hardware
Creative SoundBlaster X-fi Platinum
I also found an old JVC Solid State Soundeffect Amplifier abandoned near a bus stop (in the bushes behind a fence).
Microphone
Manufacturer: N/A
Mic-type: Standalone.
Series:
Picture:
Notes: My SoundBlaster card also came with a secondary port that allows for multiple microphones to be used. I've used it to hook up multiple pianos to me computer. When we go on Ventrilo, you may even be able to hear them.
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Post by reyo on Apr 19, 2009 20:35:06 GMT
Software
My laptop came with a sound recording software already installed. All it says is "sound recorder" and not much else. I could tell you what model my laptop is if that'll help.
Microphone
Manufacturer: Dynex
Mic-type: A long plastic tube with a mic on the end of it comlete with a stand. Pretty simple, but gets the job done for $20.
Series: ...Dynex?
Picture: no thank you ;D
Notes: I didn't have to do anything to it actually. It's sensitive enough to pick my voice up, but not sensitive enough to pick up that much background noise. In fact, all I had to do was plug the brown insert into the plug-in on my laptop with a microphone pictured next to it and it worked great with the software already installed.
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Post by Ulysses on Apr 19, 2009 21:46:49 GMT
Software
Audacity to record and tweak, then put into Windows Movie Maker with pictures for the auditions.
Microphone
Manufacturer: Logitech
Mic-type: Headset
Series: ClearChat Stereo
Notes: The Skype test sounds ok, Audacity recordings need a little tweaking but mostly good. Better than the integrated mic anyway.
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Post by uskuri on Apr 20, 2009 0:48:50 GMT
Software:
Audacity
Microphone
Manufacturer: Um?
Mic-type: Headset
Series: System error!
Notes: Its a generic black headset. My friend gave it to me as a loaner so I could get in on Skype conversations and I never gave it back. Part of the plastic frame snapped because my head is far too large for anything to confine. It is quite possibly the most generic black headset ever. Don't use it.
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Post by Casey on Apr 20, 2009 2:50:02 GMT
Software: Audacity for audio bits, Windows Movie Maker for putting it all together. They're both free, easy, and pretty well documented. Microphone: 1) Logitech headset w/ mic most similar to this model2) Logitech USB microphone from Rock Band 2 Audio Hardware: Onboard audio architecture from Intel P965 chipset, using Realtek HD Audio Input |
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Post by Acherus on Apr 21, 2009 2:57:03 GMT
Software
GarageBand '08, hopefully getting '09 soon!
I occasionally use Audacity, but haven't yet for this project.
Microphone
iSight. Built-into my dad's iMac.
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Post by sandjosieph on Apr 22, 2009 3:18:20 GMT
I just downloaded Vent, and I must say, it's pretty interesting...
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Post by fuzzyone on Apr 22, 2009 12:46:52 GMT
Software
MP3myMP3, Freeware program that I've used in the past with pleasant results.
Microphone
I forget the brand... May be Logitech, but I don't think so. General, cheap headset mic with pop-filter included, though I don't have the mic in front of my mouth when I speak. I keep it just under it... Like an inch below.
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Post by nikita on Apr 26, 2009 19:13:15 GMT
By the way.. if you suffer from a bad onboard sound chip and want a cheap replacement: Consider buying a usb sound card like this one I own myself: www.itreviews.co.uk/hardware/h1655.htmIt's pretty cheap and can be plugged into whatever device you need it. The review says there is no market for it - they obvioulsy have never heard the sound chip Asus has put on it's P5B-"Deluxe" mainboard. However: I bought it for playback, not recording, but I'll post some samples in the next couple of days. |
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Post by bisected8 on May 2, 2009 14:10:02 GMT
SoftwareJust the window's defaults; Windows Voice recorder to record, Movie Maker to create something I can upload to youtube and Macromedia Fireworks to make placeholders. MicrophoneManufacturer: Logitech/Razer Mic-type: Desk based microphone, plugged into a headset (A Razer Barracuda) Series:  Picture: - Notes: Microphone is placed on top of a piece of insulation foam, to help keep the sound from the computer itself (which is below it) from interfering. I'm thinking of getting a barracuda sound-card to go with the headphones to improve the quality (it'll free up one of the UBS ports as well).
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Post by fuzzyone on May 10, 2009 17:44:23 GMT
Okay. I just got Audacity working on my comp... But I have no idea how to use it to do those nifty effects to my voice. Like how to use it to make the robot voice, or to add a ghost-like quality for the Creepy Spanish Clown. So... How do I do that?
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Post by Casey on May 10, 2009 19:55:43 GMT
I wouldn't worry about that. Those are what you would call after effects. They are done in post-production. If you work them directly into the original recording, then you can't change your mind later. What the voice talent should be working towards is the cleanest capture of their voice possible.
For example, if you listen either of my auditions, absolutely no audio manipulation was done to either one, not even noise reduction.
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Post by Goatmon on May 11, 2009 13:48:20 GMT
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Post by Aricos on May 11, 2009 14:05:24 GMT
Dude, awesome set up! Are you using USB feed or do you have an extra phantomfeed or whatever it's called?  |
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Post by Ulysses on May 11, 2009 16:22:38 GMT
That's so beatiful I could weep. But I won't, because I'm a MAN, grr.
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Post by Rasselas on May 11, 2009 17:11:03 GMT
I shall weep for the both of us! I have got to get me one of these. Eventually. When I'm not scrounging for food moneys.
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Post by Goatmon on May 12, 2009 13:38:42 GMT
Dude, awesome set up! Are you using USB feed or do you have an extra phantomfeed or whatever it's called? It is USB powered, and it's the easiest thing to set up. You just plug it in, and the computer sets up the driver all on it's own. Works for both PC and Macs, too. $ TELL EM GOATMON SENT YA$ But seriously, it's a really nice piece of equipment. I just bought the full version of Wavepad as well, so I have some nice software to go with it.  |
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Post by Aricos on May 12, 2009 18:02:56 GMT
Dude, awesome set up! Are you using USB feed or do you have an extra phantomfeed or whatever it's called? It is USB powered, and it's the easiest thing to set up. You just plug it in, and the computer sets up the driver all on it's own. Works for both PC and Macs, too. $ TELL EM GOATMON SENT YA$ But seriously, it's a really nice piece of equipment. I just bought the full version of Wavepad as well, so I have some nice software to go with it. Awesome man! I really need to see whether I can find one of those somewhere for sale before the voice works begins for serious ! |
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Post by Ulysses on May 28, 2009 23:55:30 GMT
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Post by Aricos on Jun 5, 2009 13:21:15 GMT
Huh, I apparently never filled this out for myself, but it's okay, I have new shiny toys!!! SoftwareAudacity MicrophoneManufacturer: Shure Mic-type: Stand-alone mic for blabla and singing Series: SM58 Picture: Not only will I show a picture, I'll show you what the specs are!Notes: No mods at the moment. I am using a Lightsnake XLR to USB converter and it sounds pretty nice. I'll try the sock trick later |
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Post by Casey on Jun 5, 2009 14:03:02 GMT
You got an SM-58? That's like an industry standard, everyone who knows anything about modern music knows the SM-58. Great choice! You should be able to find a foam windscreen specially shaped for that mic with no problem, for cheap.
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Post by Aricos on Jun 5, 2009 17:24:29 GMT
You got an SM-58? That's like an industry standard, everyone who knows anything about modern music knows the SM-58. Great choice! You should be able to find a foam windscreen specially shaped for that mic with no problem, for cheap. Haha I didn't know it was industry standard! I just asked for someone with knowledge of mics and he said that was the one he's using for his band. I figured it should be alright, but I tested it in the store just to be really sure . Tis awesome knowing I have chosen industry standard ! I'll go back at some other point in time and see what the windscreen may do for me . |
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Post by Mr Pitchfork on Nov 27, 2009 6:04:11 GMT
I use Audacity and a Rock Band microphone :I
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