Hello Tim, Interesting, if using a non destructive DAW like reaper, if it is incorrectly applied simply undo it. I am not familiar with using expanders. But the noise comes from whatever equipment. Very few mics have a undetectable noise floor and even the best pre-amps have some noise. So a light touch of post processing is likely to be required. But as you rightly point out it is down to the environment and what purpose the recording is to serve.
Thanks, > On 13 May 2020, at 12:23, tim cumings <[email protected]> wrote: > > I agree about most of theadvice here. However i would be careful about using > a noise gate. If set incorrectly, a noise gate can make things sound worse > than better. A downward expander would be better, but if you are using a > quality mic and have recording levels set properly, even a downward expander > probably isn't necessary, depending on what you are recording. > > > On 5/12/2020 5:30 PM, Georgina Joyce wrote: >> Hello All, >> >> Rather than making the current discussion on Zoom Microphones. very long I >> thought I would ask the community of their experiences and how they >> undertake a recording? As I was not sure if Andy wanted tips on recording >> techniques I thought such a thread would help him and those of us who have a >> Zoom. >> >> Firstly, I would record in wav. Then use reaper to apply a noise gate. This >> removes hiss and other quiet unwanted noises. >> >> I would not use a capsule on the recorder unless it was the only mic >> available for that application. Using such a mic I would secure the recorder >> and start the recording early so that I could discard the first second as it >> will contain handling noise. >> >> I would not wear noisy clothing or jewellery and try to get away from the >> active recording space. It is surprising how clothing, shoes and bangles >> rustle and jangle when you are trying to be quiet. >> >> Then it is about choosing the mic for the sound stage I am trying to >> capture. Remembering that the wider stage means that I have to be that much >> quieter. It could pick me up breathing and moving my feet. >> >> Then there are practical considerations such as power for the Zoom and >> protection from wind and rain. >> >> Of the top of my head these are the considerations I would employ before a >> recording. So what about your experiences and approach? >> >> Regards, >> >> Gena >> >> Call: M0EBP >> DMR ID: 2346259 >> Loc: IO83PS >> 73 >> >> >> > > > Gena Call: M0EBP DMR ID: 2346259 Loc: IO83PS 73 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#3168): https://groups.io/g/all-audio/message/3168 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/74168935/21656 Group Owner: [email protected] Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/all-audio/leave/1074140/405281159/xyzzy [[email protected]] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
