Ty Ford
51
Audio Coins
54
COW Coins
Forum Replies Created
-
Bill,
It still sort of depends on the acoustics of the space; the size of the untreated surfaces and the closeness to the mic.
Explanation: I had an “audio grab” gig for an ad agency.; a pro basketball player in for a photo shoot. The professional photo studio was in an industrial space. Twenty foot metal ceilings, cinderblock and drywall walls, cement floor.
A 6-foot by 6-foot space had been prepared with c-stands and sound blankets to surround the talent and (me) the sound guy on all four sides. That would qualify under your guidelines. There was way too much reflected voice going out and coming back in the open top.
Although they told me they “had the sound problem covered”, I instinctively did not believe them and brought three 2’x4′ foam panels and two more sound blankets.
With a few more pipes, we created a ceiling system on top of their booth. We left a hole in one corner and shot a light down through it so we could see inside. Job done.
Oh! The ad agency was in Dallas. They wanted to use an iphone to direct him. He had a headphone/mic rig. I said, “lets see.” The RF from the iphone was throwing rf into my hardwired mic. I asked for a small table. Put it behind him so he was between the iphone and the mic and used his body as an RF absorber to keep the rf out of my mic. That worked.
Regards,
Ty Ford
Want better production audio?: Ty Ford’s Audio Bootcamp Field Guide
Watch Ty play guitar -
That ain’t right. (not doubting you, just sounds weird that it’s that low)
The M-audio 410 should have more poop than that.
What sort of cable are you using?
Regards,
Ty Ford
Want better production audio?: Ty Ford’s Audio Bootcamp Field Guide
Watch Ty play guitar -
The SM7b is supposed to be worked closely, like 2-3 inches.
Where are you on it?
Regards,
Ty Ford
Want better production audio?: Ty Ford’s Audio Bootcamp Field Guide
Watch Ty play guitar -
Hello Aaron,
Try just plugging the mic in to the 410, lose the presonus. See what happens.
Regards,
Ty Ford
Want better production audio?: Ty Ford’s Audio Bootcamp Field Guide
Watch Ty play guitar -
Depends on the boom mic, the room and the distance to the talent….oh, and the ambient noise.
Regards,
Ty Ford
Want better production audio?: Ty Ford’s Audio Bootcamp Field Guide
Watch Ty play guitar -
Hello Stan and welcome to the Cow Audio Forum.
There’s no real way to tell what it will sound like because we can’t hear the space or the mics you intend to use. Split track, record with both and pick the best one.
Regards,
Ty Ford
Want better production audio?: Ty Ford’s Audio Bootcamp Field Guide
Watch Ty play guitar -
and maybe one over head to reduce ceiling bounce, if needed.
Regards,
Ty Ford
Want better production audio?: Ty Ford’s Audio Bootcamp Field Guide
Watch Ty play guitar -
[stan welks] “I am really new to all of this, so sorry for having to ask:
1. When you say “sound blankets”
are these special blankets for this specific purpose?Yes.
2. What is a “moving pads?” “
Pads you wrap furniture pads with when you move.
Ty Ford
Want better production audio?: Ty Ford’s Audio Bootcamp Field Guide
Watch Ty play guitar -
[stan welks] “I want to connect a lav or two directly into an HVX-200 and record some videos shot in my apartment. I
want to get the best sound possible within the area I have available to work with (my living room).1. What type of blankets (thick, thin, does it matter) should I hang from the walls to minimize echos?
sound blankets or moving pads
2. Where should they be hung? Should every wall in the room being shot in be covered?
where you can get ’em until the slap stops
3. Any other tips anyone can provide for this situation?
don’t forget the floor. blankets with grommets are better
Regards,
Ty Ford
Want better production audio?: Ty Ford’s Audio Bootcamp Field Guide
Watch Ty play guitar -
Oh,
1 mSec Attack
5 mSec release
3:1 ratio
enough threshold to get about 3-5 dB of gain reductionRegards,
Ty
Want better production audio?: Ty Ford’s Audio Bootcamp Field Guide
Watch Ty play guitar