the Sound Gear Buyer's Guide
Let’s get noisy!
You are about to break out of the silent-film era and start making talkies.
Which means it is time to rustle up some sound gear. It's easy to get into a panic when the time comes to purchase gear. There are SO many options and it can be difficult to separate the hype from the reality. Which is why I've created this Buyer's Guide for you.
First listen to the audio.
This is where I'll go over the basics of sound production in a way that will help you understand what to look for and WHY. If you know the why behind the gear it will be easier to make a choice.
Next watch the video that SHOWS you all of your options.
I will literally walk you through every single option you have, and you get to listen to the difference between all of them as well as learn about some of the pros and cons.
BREAKDOWN:
Audio - Choosing Your Sound Gear
Transcript Pdf - Choosing Your Sound Gear
Video - the Sound Gear Buyer's Guide
ORDER OF ACTION:
Listen to the audio.
Read the transcript.
Watch the video.
Choose your option.
Buy your gear or get it for free.
Audio Lesson:
Sound Gear Buyer’s Guide 1
This is a practical hands-on video where I show you a few different audio recording options. Plus you’ll get to hear them. Watch this video first, and if you want more then watch the second video.
00:31 Smart Phone
3:42 Smart Phone with Wired Lavalier
6:27 External recording device with built-in pics - low end
11:00 External recording device with XY mic - high end (Zoom H6)
12:00 External recording device with wired lavalier mic
12:53 H6 Recorder and Shotgun Mic - pro setup
13:45 What the heck are XLR cables?
Sound Gear Buyer’s Guide 2
This video is more of a lecture with a comparison of various audio recording devices and a few extra pro tips.
00:00 Smart Phone + get it close + other tips and pitfalls
1:30 Smart Phone + wired lavalier mic + Rode Rec App
4:30 Using a preamplifier + benefits of this setup
6:30 Zoom H6 with Balanced XLR Cables and Rode NTG-2 Mic
7:30 Spend your whole budget
11:00 Discussion of wireless lavalier setup - pros and cons
14:00 Review
15:30 Secret extras - why should you monitor your audio…?
QUESTIONS? email me: colette@storyenvelopeacademy.org