il.com
Date: Sun May 26, 2013 4:59 pm ((PDT))
Thanks much Arnthor,
The mics I used were: M-Audio Solaris & MXL DRK (just mics I had prior to t=
rying outdoor recordings). As able, I will be seeing about another pair.
Chad
On 2013-05-26, at 7:29 PM, Arn=FE=F3r Helgason wrote:
> Congratulations.
>
> I could hear some sounds from the trees as well. A problem with the ZOOM=
> devices is the preamps, which are not that good for field recordings
> according to my experience. I find them always a little bit too noicy.
> But Zoom is also a very affordable device.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Arnthor
> P.S. Which mics did you use?
>
> A.H.
>
> =DEann 26.5.2013 17:13, skrifa=F0i CHAD CLIFFORD:
> > https://soundcloud.com/chad-clifford-1/saint-peters-celestine-church
> >
> > Here is the recording of my first bell. Complete with the sounds of tow=
n in the background.
> > Thanks for the help,
> > Chad
> >
> > On 2013-05-24, at 8:54 PM, Gregory O'Drobinak wrote:
> >
> >> Chad:
> >>
> >> Sounds like an interesting and challenging opportunity!
> >>
> >> I have recorded bells and carillons in the past with mixed results. Th=
e main
> >> issue are with the ambient noise (vehicles, planes, birds, dogs, peopl=
e) and the
> >> type of mics used for pickup. Cardiod mics have some issues with bass =
response
> >> at a distance, so use spaced omnis of you can. The bass bell tones are=
much
> >> lower in amplitude as the distance from the tower increases, so you ma=
y want to
> >> work closer than 50 m from the tower. Pick a time when the ambient noi=
se will be
> >> lowest. Monitor your recording with good headphones. The parabola will=
emphasize
> >> the high-mids and highs of the bells, so it may not be optimal for acq=
uiring the
> >> true sound. But give it a try and see how it sounds while you are reco=
rding.
> >>
> >> The best bell recordings that I have done were within 30 feet of the b=
ells, or
> >> closer. But that can be difficult to accomplish.
> >>
> >> Good luck!
> >>
> >> Greg
> >>
> >> ________________________________
> >> From: CHAD CLIFFORD <>
> >> To:
> >> Sent: Fri, May 24, 2013 4:38:35 PM
> >> Subject: [Nature Recordists] last minute advice on recording Church be=
lls
> >>
> >> I have the opportunity to record a Church tower bell (large bell) in t=
he
> >> morning. I am new to such recording and am looking for any tips. I ass=
ume
> >> that I will need to have it chime once so I can get the mic levels rig=
ht, and
> >> then try again.
> >> I can likely be right beside the bell if I choose, but am planning to =
be on the
> >> ground approximately 50m from the base of the bell tower. I will aim a=
parabola
> >> at the tower and the other mics will pic up what they get. Any thought=
s?
> >>
> >> My gear:
> >> ZoomH4N recorder
> >> 2 external mics (used as well as the 2 Zoom mics)
> >> One of my mics has a parabola that can be used
> >> I have wind mufflers (covers for mics)
> >> All gear will be on stands
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------------
> >
> > "While a picture is worth a thousand words, a
> > sound is worth a thousand pictures." R. Murray Schafer via Bernie Kraus=
e.
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
"While a picture is worth a thousand words, a
sound is worth a thousand pictures." R. Murray Schafer via Bernie Krause.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Yahoo! Groups Links
<*> To visit your group on the web, go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/naturerecordists/
<*> Your email settings:
Digest Email | Traditional
<*> To change settings online go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/naturerecordists/join
(Yahoo! ID required)
<*> To change settings via email:
<*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
<*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:
http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
------------------------------------------------------------------------
|