[Hidden-tech] improved audio for videos

[Allen Cohen]

Thank you, Rikk.

I'll check the link and also check out USB mixers.

Best,
Allen Cohen, MAT
(802) 387-0220

On 5/24/2016 11:06 AM, all at pinehurstpictures.com wrote:
> Allen,
>
> Recording into a laptop is not good audio quality. A USB mic like the Snowball mic might do the trick. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=836611&gclid=CLaOlbL98swCFYsmhgodj-cKeg&is=REG&ap=y&m=Y&c3api=1876,92051678402,&A=details&Q=
>
> You can of course add a pop filter, home made (nylons) or purchase one. As for a mixer, you may not need one. If you want to go that route for even better sound quality get a USB mixer and a regular xlr mic. It can get complex.
>
> If you want to chat about other possibilities give me a call at 413-584-6200.
>
> Rikk Desgres
> Pinehurst Pictures & Sound
>
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> Subject: [Hidden-tech] improved audio for videos
> From: Allen Cohen <acohen at svcable.net>
> Date: May 24, 2016 10:26 AM
> To: "hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net" <hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net>
> CC:
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> Hello all,
>
> I am working with a client, editing his educational videos.  He is using
> a Dell laptop and Camtasia to record screens, which he sometimes
> simultaneously narrates or adds narration later.  His audio is
> inconsistent.  Sometimes there are a lot of "pops" and the levels can be
> quite different.  I am using Camtasia to edit the videos, so the sound
> level is pretty easy to adjust, but the pops require way too much time.
>
> In a previous life I was involved with professional sound and am aware
> of mixing consoles with built in metering.  I am looking for a
> relatively inexpensive solution to the problems mentioned above,
> probably a microphone with a screen in front of it and maybe a very
> small microphone interface that has some controls and a built in meter.
> I am open to other suggestions as well.  All suggestions are welcome and
> appreciated.
>
> Thank you,
> Allen Cohen, MAT
> (802) 380-2182
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