CalumVaughan Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Hey guys, I'm about to go outside to do some field recordings with my Boss BR-600. It's a lovely day outside, so I figured I'd make the most of it. Has anyone got any tips? These will be my first ever field recordings, so I have very little experience in it. Thanks, Calum Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide CalumVaughan's signature Hide all signatures My Last.fm Page Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/54292-tips-for-field-recording/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
awepittance Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 a few tips to get started. When doing any recoding outdoors it's always smart to use a windscreen or to have one ready in case of strong winds. Or in case of REALLY strong winds you can get a 'dead' cat' for portable field recorders for about $15 Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide awepittance's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/54292-tips-for-field-recording/#findComment-1269389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbpete Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Yeah a wind shield is a must, for my Zoom H2 I've got one of these (meant for a Rode Mic) When used with the H2 it looks like this cute thing - Ahhhh, just look at it ! Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide all signatures I haven't eaten a Wagon Wheel since 07/11/07... ilovecubus.co.uk - 25ml of mp3 taken twice daily. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/54292-tips-for-field-recording/#findComment-1269633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cryptowen Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 ^You should give it googly eyes & film a song "making of" video. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Cryptowen's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/54292-tips-for-field-recording/#findComment-1269652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalumVaughan Posted March 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 On 3/15/2010 at 3:15 AM, ieafs said: as you don't have people wondering what you're doing. Haha, I did it yesterday and got a lot of strange looks. The recording didn't even play back in the end ¬_¬ but it was a good experience. Thanks for all the tips on windshields guys! Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide CalumVaughan's signature Hide all signatures My Last.fm Page Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/54292-tips-for-field-recording/#findComment-1269862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest futuregirlfriend Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Don't take anyone with you. You'll have "you recording?" all over your recordings. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/54292-tips-for-field-recording/#findComment-1269964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
awepittance Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 about 10 years ago i used to have a pair of sony over-ear headphones that made really great stereo recordings if you plugged the 1/8th inch jack from them into a minidisc recorder. It was one of the best methods of 'stealth' recording i've ever done, almost no one questioned a dude wearing inside out headphones, most people would just assume i was listening to music. another tip i recommend is a little bit of EQ can go a long way in a field recording. IF you make a recording of something and listening back to it the quality isn't exactly what you were hoping for, before you give up on that particular section, throw it through an equalizer and play with it. You can compensate for using a not so good microphone this way sometimes. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide awepittance's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/54292-tips-for-field-recording/#findComment-1270227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tapeghoul Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 Found some good tips for Foley work here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeo5dGh8bnU Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/54292-tips-for-field-recording/#findComment-1526612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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