Audio problem – can anyone offer a suggestion?

[Graham Bernard]

DB Link:

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/20371960/Cow/5415_set1take4%20Take%203%20Take%202.zip

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Video Content Creator and Potter
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[Stephen Mann]

Thanks Graham – The pops are definitely better, what is the difference from the two files you sent?

Steve

Steve Mann
MannMade Digital Video
http://www.mmdv.com

[Colin Morris]

Hi Stephen,
I was away and did not catch your problem. Will try a few things and get back to you over the next few days. Just so you know, I do a lot of conducting and also produce orchestra sessions. Regarding your setup: If you want to go multi track to 16 plus channels on the PC, I would recommend either RME(various configs) or Lynx Aurora. They are not cheap, but both systems are reliable for the higher track counts you need for orchestras. That being said, I should mention that all the engineers I have worked with always use some kind of second system in case of computer issues. I sometimes use 3 Tascam pocket recorders that I mount 12-15 feet high and leave running throughout the session. (Poor man’s Decca tree)I also have a Yamaha hard disk recorder which I use to record 8 tracks separately from the computer either using directs outs/inserts from the mixer or splitters from the mics. A new mixer that you may want to look at is the Behringer X-32. It does not have as transparent preamps as RME or Lynx, but is sonically comparable to Presonus. Your Mic cables plug into a separate stagebox that connects to the mixer with a single ethernet cable. It has at least 16 xlr inputs and you can bus channels to the computer and a separate recorder. Hope this is of some help.

[Stephen Mann]

Thank you for your offer to assist, Colin. Any solutions you can offer would be greatly appreciated. The music producer, whom I had just met that morning was supposed to bring a backup recorder – but of course, she forgot it. The movie producer thinks that some of the music for the bad scenes can be salvaged from the video cameras shooting the “behind the scenes” extra (I guess you can’t call it B roll since it is in the extras of the DVD). As I said, I suspect that the dual-core laptop couldn’t keep up with the data flow from two Firepods. I can sell the Firepods on eBay for $200 each, so the investment isn’t a total loss. I will look at your suggestions for their replacements.

Steve

Steve Mann
MannMade Digital Video
http://www.mmdv.com

[Bob Peterson]

I have now processed and emailed the file to you. If you don’t receive it, let me know and I will try something else.

[Stephen Mann]

Got it. Thanks – Which Izope product did you use?

Steve Mann
MannMade Digital Video
http://www.mmdv.com

[Alexey Lukin]

Steve, this kind of clicks is not easily fixable with iZotope. However RX 2 can be modified to treat them better. Here’s the result: 5415_set1take4RX.wav

If it sounds good enough I can process the remaining files for you.

[Roger Bansemer]

I would love to see someone do a demonstration on the fine points of how to use iZotope Spectral Repair. Is there such a tutorial out there?

Roger Bansemer – PaintingAndTravel.com

[Mike Kujbida]

I tried adding some links but this site doesn’t seem to like them so go to the main iZotope site, click “Support > Videos” and you’ll see a whole bunch of great tutorials.
https://izotope.com/
There’s also some great documentation at https://izotope.com/support/portal/downloads.asp

[Stephen Mann]

Alexey – thank you so much for the offer. The distortion is still there, but so much diminished that I don’t think anyone will hear it over the dialogue or Foley on the video. This will salvage my reputation with the producer. He is doing another movie this summer and I want to be a part of its production.

Scene 4 was the longest, and there are four more with the same problem. They are in a zip file here: Set 1

If you are ever in the Boston area, I owe you a dinner.

The film is an indie produced entirely with volunteers from a local cable TV channel. The orchestra is a High-School Chamber Winds orchestra and the score was written by their director. Well not entirely volunteer, the producer pays all the cast and musicians $1 for their release. The crew got pizza. I think we got the better deal. As soon as it’s finished I will get permission from the Producer to share it with everyone who offered to help me with this problem.

Thanks again.

Steve Mann
MannMade Digital Video
http://www.mmdv.com