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Author: Chalumeau
Date: 2016-08-07 22:17
I am looking for some advice on buying a video/sound recording device. I am going to be sending in some audition videos and recordings this fall for my graduate school applications. I'd rather not spend any more than around $200-$250 if possible.
I have borrowed Zoom recorders in the past and was pleased with the quality of the sound in the videos; however, I had a hard time getting the videos to work when I transferred them to my computer (A Windows 10 laptop.)
I'd greatly appreciate any advice about what kinds of recorders work best and are compatible with Windows 10. Thank you!
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Author: Burt
Date: 2016-08-09 02:41
I've had good results with a Sony ICD-UX200 MP3 recorder. It fits into an eyeglass case. A few years ago, it cost about $100.
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Author: BflatNH
Date: 2016-08-09 06:16
If you need video as well as audio, $250 won't get you much. There is something like the H2 that does video as well. But I think that will do what you want for auditions. There is editing software that will convert the video files (e.g. .mov to .mp4) if there is a particular file type requirement. For audio, there is Audacity (free!) which lets you edit and process (e.g.adjust tone quality) the sound files.
I would also recommend to record in a good venue with some reverb (unless you are requested to submit a recording in a 'dead' (think closet) space, and to be sure to record in stereo (leaves out most cellphones) and experiment with the distance between you and the recorder mics as it will be different sounding for different distances. Maybe they want to hear technique detail; maybe they want to hear how you fill a performance space. Some recorders have one kind of compression which flattens the dynamics, so be aware of using that or not (I prefer not). Then there is the compression of .wav files into smaller .mp3 files where the degree of compression is also selectable. However, the higher .mp3 compression you choose, the less life-like your recording will sound. I prefer to use the uncompressed .wav format when possible.
If you have more resources (or a friend who does), then external (and better) microphones are available, which is not likely to give you an advantage here, but it may later in your performing career.
A lot has to do with critiquing your own recording and re-doing it until you are satisfied.
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Author: ned
Date: 2016-08-09 06:49
The ''Steel Guitar Forum'' has a topic thread called ''Recording''. You can search for posts as well. You might also find something under the topic ''Computers''.
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewforum.php?f=22
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Author: Richie
Date: 2016-08-10 04:47
$250 can't get you anything professional but, maybe you would do well with a blue yeti? These are very good microphones for the price, but I don't know how they are for recording instruments. You might have to do some research (I've never had to buy a high quality mic to record myself for an audition or anything). Good luck on your audition though.
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Author: ned
Date: 2016-08-10 08:59
Ritchie wrote: ''...maybe you would do well with a blue yeti? These are very good microphones for the price, but I don't know how they are for recording instruments.''
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I take it that ''blue yeti'' is a trade name (ie) Blue Yeti?
If they are ''good mics..for the price'', exactly what are you comparing it to? And, so, why suggest the Blue Yeti if you don't know if it will suit the recording of a clarinet?
For US$250, I can buy an excellent condenser mic here in Aussie.
TO THE ORIGINAL POSTER:
Try out a few of these in your area. In addition, go to Youtube for user reviews. Here's one for the MXL 550 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X-LFXylOAM
These might suit you:
MXL 606 for $106
Behringer C1U for $117
MXL 550/551R (pack) $138, that's for TWO mics
...and the list goes on
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Author: Merlin_Williams
Date: 2016-08-10 15:13
I did a video recording audition on my iPad. Now I'd use a GoPro for video, and sync the audio from my Zoom H6.
One of Zoom's video recorders like the Q2 would get it in one machine. Just set your levels manually; auto levels are a disaster for classical music.
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