[Richard Kuenneke]

Bravo. And I agree.

Rich

[Richard Kuenneke]

I said I played it back – I did not say I listened to it with headphones – nor did I say there was a headphone jack on the DSLR.

Rich

[Richard Kuenneke]

Ty:

The shortcut was to plug the mic directly into the Canon T3i and avoid using the Tascam DR100.

I was listening to the training on headphones.

Rich

Rich

[Richard Kuenneke]

I use a suspended microphone – usually a shotgun – and record on a Tascam DR100 and then sync everything in post.

My client is far less forgiving – and basically declined my request for an interview re-do.

As part of my effort to correct this mistake, I bought a tutorial on audio filters, etc. I hear the changes being made by the expert – but I just don’t understand how those changes improve the quality of the audio. I know audio is a fine art and science – but to my unprofessional ear it just doesn’t stick. To be a good audio mixer you REALLY have to be able to hear the difference and know how one element is better than the next. I know the viewer can tell – I accept that. But even after spending money on a tutorial, I still don’t get it.

I bought the training through Ripple.com. I love what they do – but the audio course tended to confuse more than anything.

Rich

[Richard Kuenneke]

I recorded a few minutes and played back and it sounded fine. No I did not monitor with headphones – which I know is a Cardinal sin and won’t happen again, Padre.

Yes – I did record some quick interviews on another project and they sounded great.

I took a shortcut and got caught. Now I’ll pay the price with another half-day of my time – not to mention the time of four people.

Rich

[Richard Kuenneke]

Ty:

Thank you and everyone for the comments and help on this.

I took the advice of one responder and decided to ask for a re-do on the interviews. Based on what I’ve been told, the white noise is such that it affects every frequency and cannot be removed without taking desirable frequencies with it!

I plugged my microphone directly into the mic input on my Canon T3i. I did not hear the noise while recording. I’ve attempted to use just about every audio filter/setting on FCPX and couldn’t eliminate the problem without – as mentioned above – loosing some good stuff.

Lesson learned. I hope – but I’m getting too old to keep learning lessons like this.

Rich

[Richard Kuenneke]

Thanks for the response. Every market is different and in this one the newspaper seems to hold the largest advertising share. It’s also the most credible way to get the word out – a nice, tasteful ad – business-like and professional. That – and networking. Lots of networking! I need to get to that one guy who will tell the other guy — etc.

Thanks again!

Rich

[Richard Kuenneke]

Thank you – I learned a huge amont in this string and now understand the importance of quality pre-amps, etc. I used to think following the typical rules with audio was enough. Now I know.

Rich

[Richard Kuenneke]

Thank you – very much – for the great responses! I’m especially grateful for the step-by-step set up guide.

[Richard Kuenneke]

Thank you Mr. Wolf?

I can make it very quiet – my biggest noise is the air handling – so I shut down the HVAC or record between operation. Those previous audio projects were nothing like this upcoming project. In the past I noticed the sound was muddy – could I adjust the high frequency without affecting the on-air quality and whatever the radio station might “add” to the overall sound?

Rich