HarpMan Freeman
15 posts
Oct 13, 2008
6:00 PM
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I'm having difficulty getting with my audio recording for my YouTube Videos.
Currently I use my Logitech Video Cam as both the video and audio device.
Then I play a song using iTunes which the Logitiech picks up from my computer speakers.
I play my harp through a MadCat Mic going into a Reverb pedal to my amp. The amp is also picked up my the Logitech device.
I'm just an amature harp player working on improving.
But if you listen to my youtube video, you will hear how poorly the audio is. (If you can try to separate my inexperience from the audio quality.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsGz1RcKkt0
I need some advice on how to produce a quality recording.
Please and Thank you
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Oxharp
28 posts
Oct 13, 2008
9:48 PM
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Try downloading Audacity for free and using a mic that plugs directly into your sound card.
its straight forward to use.
You can direct record or play a track and record merging the two songs together to finish.
Russ
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HarpMan Freeman
16 posts
Oct 13, 2008
10:36 PM
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I have Audacity.
So, you play the song in audacity instead of iTunes and at the same time you record into a computer microphone.
How does Audacity play a song and record a song at the same time? Or is this a stupid question and its easy to figure out if I just try?
I was hoping to play through the reverb and amp to get that sound into the recording. Can I do that with Audacity as well?
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Zhin
59 posts
Oct 13, 2008
11:39 PM
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That was some wonderful playing!
It's obvious you have the right idea on your personal approach to playing. I love it!
Keep doin it man, it's inspiring.
Now... if you're looking for criticism...
The one thing that bothered me the most was not actually the sound quality but the video... Seems like your webcam might be breaking down soon or it's being affected by the sound equipment for some reason.
The sound quality seemed "normal" to me when I put it up against most harp related youtube videos. It could definately improve but it's definately not bad at all.
I've subscribed to your videos and looking forward to more of your musings and creations. Wonderful stuff! *applauds*
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gene
26 posts
Oct 14, 2008
12:21 AM
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I disagree with Zhin. I think the sound quality stinks. It's scratchy or staticy or sumthin'. That combined with the static in the video portion makes me wonder if you have a dirty connection or a worn out cable (like where the cable comes out of the plug part.) But I guess it could be something else.
Harp on! You're doing fine!
Lucky you! Your Mr. Bradley doesn't sing when you play! My Mack (a fox hound) loves to sing. :(
Last Edited by on Oct 14, 2008 12:26 AM
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Zhin
60 posts
Oct 14, 2008
8:14 AM
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Hmm... I played the video again but this time with my speakers turned up... they were turned down earlier because it was my daughters nap time.
Gene is right... the sound quality is below average. You don't hear the static and metallic sounding effect when the speakers are turned down though..
My bad!!!
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HarpMan Freeman
17 posts
Oct 14, 2008
8:27 AM
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I first want to say thank you for your comments and thoughts.
They are greatly appreciated. Thank you
I was aware that the video was poor as well, however, I know I can fix that with a new video cam.
That said, I still need advice on what to do about the audio.
Any Suggestions?
Thanks
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zobot
25 posts
Oct 14, 2008
12:01 PM
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I'm no IT wizz but I too have used the logitech camera and the in-built mic and it sounded awful, however when i used my laptop I changed the settings so that I used the inbuilt mic in my laptop instead of the logitech camera and the sound was much better. Not much use though if you don't have a laptop.
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Kaolin
Guest
Oct 14, 2008
3:44 PM
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I also use a logitech webcam, I agree that the webcam's mic is not so good. You could get a decent microphone (maybe you need an audio interface for that if the microphone is not for computer use) and use the good mic for audio. You can still use the logitech for video.
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Oisin
22 posts
Oct 14, 2008
5:06 PM
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Don't know if this helps but I record myself on my laptop by plugging a small crystal mic like this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PALM-MIC-Hi-Z-Crystal-Blues-Harp-Harmonica-Microphone_W0QQitemZ140273330998QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item140273330998&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
into the mic socket and then, using the sound record programme on accessories, record myself. It works fine and the sound quality is fine. Obviously it doesn't sound like I'm playing through a bassman but it gives quite good results. Don't know if this would work with the equipment you have but might be something to try out?
Hope this is helpful.
By the way these little mics are great. You will be amazed at the output when you play them through a tube amp. And you can buy them cheaper than the one I've pasted above.
Oisin
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