Comments on: TMUP Live 74: Elsie, Podcasting, Yoga and balance

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:24:00 +0000

Yes for the price it is a good onernrn

By: johngrinde

johngrinde — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:36:00 +0000

This looks like a super nice mixer with AUX: http://tinyurl.com/5ubl4p

By: typicalmacuser

typicalmacuser — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:24:24 +0000

Yes for the price it is a good one

By: johngrinde

johngrinde — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:36:51 +0000

This looks like a super nice mixer with AUX: http://tinyurl.com/5ubl4p

By: Kennon

Kennon — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:09:54 +0000

Yes, Rode! I love Rode's products. I have a NT1 that I use for studio vocals/guitars, and I simply love it. Especially for the price!

By: typicalmacuser

typicalmacuser — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:43:33 +0000

Yes Kennon I agree that if this is for a boom mic for a Video Camera this would work better.

I know we are going the wrong direction. But this Rode mic gets rave reviews for a camera boom mic and I wil likely get one soon.

http://www.amazon.com/RODE-VideoMic-Directional…

By: typicalmacuser

typicalmacuser — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:40:50 +0000

Marie that mic you showed is a condenser and it would be very bad for background noise. If you are going to do interviews then you need something very directional and close up. This is a bit more money but it's a workhorse.

http://www.amazon.com/Shure-SM58LC-SM58-Vocal-M…

The SM58 has been around for years and just works.

By: Kennon

Kennon — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:41:45 +0000

That looks like a good mic. Has some good reviews. Definitely a cheaper alternative. There are some from some better known brands (I've just personally never heard of Azden) but they get pricey. That mic would at least give you a lot better audio than what you would get from the internal Canon mic on your Elura. For example, Sweetwater has this mic ( http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0014YVA… ). Amazon link for picture, as Sweetwater didn't have one. It's a Sennheiser, which I personally love.

But ultimately it comes down to price to performance. Can you afford the Sennheiser, probably. But will it grant you that much extra clarity that it's worth it. Are you only doing a few interviews a year with video? If so, it'd probably be better to go the cheaper route. Are you doing an all video interview setup? Then I would splurge for a better mic to keep production values up.

By: Victor

Victor — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:01:47 +0000

Thanks for those words, you don't know how much they mean to me. My life is full of all kinds of things and if I do any one thing I get bored. Your words really are encouraging. You Doug ROCK!

By: marieboyer

marieboyer — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:43:16 +0000

Kennon:
Thanks so much. I have a Canon Elura 100.

I just started looking on google. What do you think of this?
http://is.gd/71o

Any suggestions greatly appreciated. No clue what I am doing here.

By: ImFantastic

ImFantastic — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 22:54:58 +0000

Victor, don't apologize for not having your show strictly tech. The show is great, variations on the tech like this are the variety that keeps the show fresh. It is your show and you should have the content you want, that is why you do it, right? And, the title is Typical Mac User, we are all varied in our uses and interests. The show is not titled Only Mac Tech. Enjoy yourself and we'll keep listening!

Doug

By: Kennon

Kennon — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:23:06 +0000

I'll chime in on #2.

Whenever I record any video and have an external recording of the audio... it is a pain to get them in sync. Someone who is a better audiophile probably has a better solution, but here is what I do.

I have the timestamp active on the LCD of the camcorder. I then watch the timer when I press record on the audio recorder and then splice them together with Garageband and Final Cut Express. I use Garageband to do some simple Noise Reduction and editing out of any sound artifacts. And I use FCE to stick the video and audio together via the corresponding video timestamp.

The best solution, though, when you are recording video and want better audio, is to get a phantom powered dynamic mic that plugs directly into your camcorder. This will give you a perfectly synced source and you can still send the audio track to Garageband, Wiretap, or Soundsoap, if you need to.

I hope that helps.

By: marieboyer

marieboyer — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:21:07 +0000

Thanks so much Victor!

I think you mean: http://podsquadhq.blogspot.com/

By: typicalmacuser

typicalmacuser — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:18:17 +0000

1. Levelator is free http://www.conversationsnetwork.org/levelator/ you will need Soundsoap only if you run into very noisy situations. lots of background noise, you are repairing old recordings that had noise. If you record in a quiet place then you should be ok.

2. I'll leave this one to others. It's very difficult. I record audio direct from a good mic into the camcorder

3. I would go back and listen to anything from Paul
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/…

or http://www.podsquad.com is good as well.

By: marieboyer

marieboyer — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:04:53 +0000

Victor:
I just watched the whole skype video tutorial. Thanks for that link. I have it saved for the future in Evernote.

Three related questions, if you (or listeners) can help:

1. If I buy Wiretap Studio, do I still need the software to smooth out the audio? They talked about The Levelator? Is there separate software for this? I have heard of Soundsoap as well? I will be doing tons of audio-interviewing, mostly in-person, as opposed to Skype.

2. If I am filming with my camcorder and using Zoom H2 to record the interview, how do I get the audio and video in sync? Post-processing? In Wiretap Studio? Garageband? Final Cut Express? I have all three. No clue on this one.

3. Any other good "how to" audio sites or podcasts?

Thanks so much! You are the best. I mean THE BEST.

By: typicalmacuser

typicalmacuser — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:50:58 +0000

Marie here are the links

Skype recording
http://www.blogarithms.com/index.php/archives/2…

Podcasting tutorials from Podcast 411
http://podcast411.com/page5.html

By: marieboyer

marieboyer — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:15:46 +0000

Outstanding show, Victor. Just ordered the headset you recommended. http://is.gd/6r0 Love the tips and tricks, hardcore suggestions. Your guest was excellent. Not fluff. Very substantive for a Yoga person! Very helpful! Would love to hear Part 2 of the same.

My documentary project should be underway soon. Bought the Zoom H2. You will send me to the poor house!

Can you put up the links to the demonstration of how to record from Skype (I believe you said "Rob" had taped this)? And I believe there was a "how to" podcasting 101 you talked about. Might you be willing to provide the links? Thanks so much!

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By: typicalmacuser

typicalmacuser — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:38:18 +0000

Yes, I should have edited but sure I say those words and even Frack. So say we all.

By: Tom

Tom — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:24:25 +0000

Victor really did say Bitchen' and Pain in the ass hehe.

Tom