If using something like h6 I cannot really imagine that you would need to apply noise filters. Unless you very picky.
On 5/13/20, Georgina Joyce <[email protected]> wrote: > 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 (#3169): https://groups.io/g/all-audio/message/3169 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]] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
