[Hidden-tech] Making audio recordings

[Rikk Desgres]

This solution may be OK, it all depends on how Hi-Fi you need your
recordings to be. You'll get artifacting recording compressed and add some
in uncompressing and then compressing again, but it may be small enough not
to bother you. Only way is to try. Keep in mind the mic on this things costs
12 cents to make so it's not going to be high on dynamic range, but just for
voice it might do. See if any stores have this locally and see if they will
let you try it out. Bring a laptop to transfer files to.

Rikk 
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Rikk Desgres
Pinehurst Pictures & Sound
http://www.pinehurstpictures.com
(413) 584-6200

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on 3/1/06 4:43 PM, David Spound at dspound at mac.com wrote:

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> I want to thank the many (13 or so) Hidden Tech-ers who responded to my
> inquiry. I think I understand what I would need to buy for my
> Macintosh-based recording process. I also now have some names of studios.
> 
> My concern is about cost -- either for equipment of for an unknown amount of
> studio time. I am looking for an inexpensive way to experiment that would
> also yield a decent result that I could offer to clients.
> 
> I had another thought for which I would like feedback. Since the recording
> will just be my voice -‹ no music or sound effects -- could I get an
> adequate result by using a digital voice recorder?
> 
> I just looked at the Olympus web site. They have a model DS-2 ($150) that
> connects with Macs. Even though there is sound compression, the
> specifications for their "HQ" and "SHQ" recordings look good.
> http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/product.asp?product=1153&fl=4
> 
> For $150, I am wondering how well it would work for me to take this recorder
> to a very quiet place and record over and over again until I am satisfied
> with my own narration. Then I would edit the files on my Mac. A Sony
> MiniDisc recorder might be another option.
> 
> I know the final sound quality could not match a studio recording. I am
> wondering whether I could get a decent result while I am learning to create
> the various guided meditations that I want to offer my clients in my
> meditation and stress reduction classes.
> 
> Thanks in advance for any feedback.
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> David
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> on 2/19/06 5:25 PM, David Spound at dspound at mac.com wrote:
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>> I am seeking advice about making audio recordings.
>> 
>> I want to record a series of guided meditations for those attending my
>> stress reduction classes. These recordings will have my voice only (no
>> music), and I need to eliminate ambient noise.
>> 
>> For some past business projects, I made recordings using my Apple PowerBook
>> laptop, a very basic headset/microphone, a Griffin iMic, and software such
>> as Sound Studio and Audacity. However, I have had a difficult time
>> eliminating ambient noise. Also, I want better sound quality for my voice.
> 
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