Hello Hamit, Thanks, there are some things I’s not thought about. However, I so far have focused upon mono recordings. I didn’t know about or remember that the scale was 1 -10.
Regards, > On 13 May 2020, at 15:48, Hamit Campos <[email protected]> wrote: > > Ooooo ouch. Harsh. Ahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahaahaha! Na but yeah the > H6 is pretty quiet. Unless you really pump the pre-amps. Then yes they do > hiss. But yes the pres are verry much like the LS-100 pres but for the fact > that the H6 is crisper. Now for those that may not remember Neal's LS-100 > review the pre in that and thus the ones in the H6 are only 1 turn of the nob > louder floor noise wize then the $4000 Sound Devices 744-T. However if you > really want Sound Devices almost mixing desk silence then the H recorders > ain't for you. You then must step up to the F recorders. So as to Gena's > question at hand about setting up a recording I agree with most of what's > been said here. I'd add make sure the mics are well placed where you want > them, and for those like me where if the thing doesn't talk I get confused as > to where I am, make sure someone sighted has helped you set your sample rate > and bit depth you want and that they have also powered the XLRs if you are > using condencers. Other than that you should be good. Now I don't know how > many of you are aware the level settings on the H6 are numbered 1 threw 10. I > always have my neice Abby make sure they are either at 5 or 5 and a half. > This is important especially for Stereo or Quadrophonic surround sound so the > chanals are balanced. > > On 5/13/2020 8:52 AM, Aidan wrote: >> 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 >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> > > > Gena Call: M0EBP DMR ID: 2346259 Loc: IO83PS 73 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#3174): https://groups.io/g/all-audio/message/3174 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]] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
