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- Please consider to use DMC audio studio as your first option to record interviews, since soundproofed room and the audio set-up offer superior recording quality. There are two stand microphones in the studio: one has on/off switch and the other does not. Use the one without the switch as the primary microphone, and use the one with the power switch as the secondary microphone and be sure to power it on. For step-by-step instruction, please refer Using Audacity to Record Audio.
- To record more than 3 people's talking in the audio studio, please use Zoom H4n audio recorder. A mini tripod is stored in the upper drawer of the cabinet in the audio studio. Mount the Zoom H4n audio recorder onto the mini tripod and place the Zoom H4n audio recorder in the center of those who record. Refer this online training video to learn the basic operation of Zoom H4n audio recorder. Recommended setting is WAV-44.1Khz and 16bit.
- AlternativelyIf the audio interview cannot be conducted in the audio studio, you may check out Zoom H4n audio recorder or Zoom H2n audio recorder from the DMC. Both recorders are very portable and offer excellent recording quality as well.
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- You may consider to check out the following equipment to record talks or lectures:
- In general, you can use Canon M500 video camera, Velbon tripod, Rode condenser shotgun microphone, use either Zoom H4n audio recorder or Zoom H2n audio recorder as audio backup. Refer to the following scenarios for more specific audio equipment to use usage or simply come to the DMC and talk to chat with our staff member for consultation:
- Scenario 1: classroom with built-in speaker with lineout, depend on the line out type, you can check out cables from the DMC. (revisit, bradley check the different cables and adapters)
- Scenario 2: the classroom without any build-in speaker, and if there is only one lecturer, then use Azden wireless microphone to record audio.
- For any classroom with more complicated audio setup, please talk to DMC professional staff member, and we will try to figure out the best audio equipment based on each case.
- For an advanced set-up, you may use Canon XA10 video camera, Sony condenser shotgun microphone that comes with the camera, and Velbon tripod. Use audio recorder as audio backup. (This This setup is recommended for recording QA session or in the case there are more than one lecturer to be recorded.)
- In general, you can use Canon M500 video camera, Velbon tripod, Rode condenser shotgun microphone, use either Zoom H4n audio recorder or Zoom H2n audio recorder as audio backup. Refer to the following scenarios for more specific audio equipment to use usage or simply come to the DMC and talk to chat with our staff member for consultation:
- Tips and tricks: be mindful of recording distance of each shotgun microphone.