Here's a great 16-minute video, How to Record Pro Audio on iPhone and iPad, by Epic Tutorials. GREAT!
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Monday, March 24, 2014
Zoom H4N as USB Microphone
This next video shows how to connect the Zoom H4N to the computer with the USB cord supplied, and to set it up to record directly to your computer. It seems pretty straight-forward. I still don't know, however, how to get the sound files OFF the recorder, and into GarageBand for editing. Well, I'll keep searching - or else I'll just do it! Wish me luck!!
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Sunday, March 23, 2014
Zoom H4N Playlist
Here's a group of 14 videos (I think! haven't seen them all yet)from ProAudioDVDs about using the Zoom H4N. Unfortunately, it's not possible to embed the video here. So, check it out on YouTube: Zoom H4n Video Tutorials.
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SM57 Wins
While continuing to explore information about microphones, I came across this article about "The President's Microphone". Well, if it's good enough for him, it's good enough for me!
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Shure Microphones
The next step in my podcasting adventure will be to select a microphone, for recording podcasts here at home, in my "studio". Now, why would I want another microphone, when the Zoom H4N has clearly a clean, quality sound to it? Well, I can't answer that question yet, which may be why I have not purchased a microphone! Anyway, here's a thorough comparison of the Shure SM57 vs the SM58 microphones. As a video, this one stands out. Not only does it show the difference in the sounds, but it also explains the differences, which are quite subtle, and also adds writing on the screen to summarize the more detailed information. I don't normally watch videos over 5 minutes long, but this 17-min expose was worth it.
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Zoom H4N as Audio Interface
It's obvious that the Zoom H4N is a stand-alone, portable recorder. But it can also be used as an audio interface. What's the difference? Well, I'm not quite sure - will continue exploring this issue! Suffice it to say, it will take me many months to get a handle on this new piece of equipment, and the new field of podcasting. In the meanwhile, I'll continue to park some videos here that seem to be helpful. This next video is called "How to Use Your New Zoom H4N as a USB Audio Interface." All it really shows is how to connect the Zoom to the computer so you can record directly TO the computer - it doesn't explain the options or effects. BUT - that's all I need to know for now!
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Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Server Speed Test
All of us are absolutely impacted by the speed of our servers. This has been made painfuly clear to me as we reassess our switch to Comcast. The latest speed test shows just what I suspected - our web server is barely crawling! And for that we pay big bucks? Maybe it's time to re-think this "bargain". Or switch our modem. How's YOUR browser speed? Check it out at Speedtest.net. Here are my results:
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Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Setting Up the Zoom H4N
After much internet investigation and internal debate, I selected the Zoom H4N stand-alone recorder as my preferred audio microphone. The next step is to learn how to use it! The embedded video below shows how to set it up. Looks easy - I certainly hope so...
Zoom H4n Quick Setup Guide from LSA ISS Media Center on Vimeo.
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Podcasts for All
Podbean allows anyone to host their podcasts online. Does it work?
That didn't seem to work. Let's try another method...
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Sunday, March 16, 2014
Podcasting Interviews
Well, I've done the unthinkable - posted on the wrong blog! This post belongs on Webs2Go: Recording Interviews Online. Instead, I posted it on a professional site: NARFE 65 SF. OOPS! Not only that - I used the conversational, personal approach of this learning blog, instead of the impersonal, professional approach. OUCH! What to do? Well, the irony is, I don't think anyone's actually looking at either one of these blogs. But, just in case, maybe I should remove it. One problem is that this blog is private (I think!), and the other is public. Now I'm merging my privacy/identity preferences. AYYIYI.
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Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Audio Interface
Searching for the term "audio interface", I came across this article by Sound On Sound called "Choosing An Audio Interface - The SOS Buying Guide". I've printed it, and will study it later. For now, it's time to get on with the day!
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What is DAW?
It turns out that DAW stands for "Digital Audio Workstation".
A computer-based DAW has four basic components: a computer, a sound card (also called a sound converter or audio interface), a digital audio editor software, and at least one input device for adding or modifying musical note data.
My, my - all these new terms and components! What have I gotten myself into? Next term to look up will be "audio interface"...
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Creating a Home Studio
Graham Cochrane of The Recording Revolution has a 15-minute video called The Recording Studio which I found quite helpful. He mentions 5 essentials to any home studio: a computer, DAW software, an audio interface, a microphone, and headphones. These 5 components form the basis of any home studio, and having them is enough to get started. SO - I have at least 4 out of 5 components - not too sure what an "audio interface" is, but I'll find out soon!
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Mixing Music
Have you ever wondered what audio mixing is all about? The Recording Revolution has a handy 17-minute video on The 10 Minute Mix Technique. What I liked about viewing this video is that it shows how music is mixed together to create a harmonious result. It's more than I need to know at the moment, but it's good to see what a more-advanced podcast might involve.
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Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Sunday, March 9, 2014
What's New in Social Media
I must confess, I'm not really sure if the next video really is "What's New in Social Media". However, it certainly is what's new to me! Explore more at RebelMouse HowTos, and see if you agree...
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How to Use WordPress
Here's a GREAT introduction to setting up a WordPress website. The series of 7 videos that follows was created specifically for websites using BlueHost, but you could use learn the basics here and apply it to the domain host of your choice. BlueHost, however, happens to be one of the most widely-recommended sites for hosting WordPress pages, so it may be worth your while to check it out.
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Thursday, March 6, 2014
Monday, March 3, 2014
Podcasts Online
Well, if I'm taking a class on Audio for the Web, I better start listening to some podcasts! Here's one called Women in Technology, from NPR: http://www.npr.org/2014/03/03/285263201/to-get-more-women-in-tech-start-at-home-and-school
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Audio Editing
One of the first decisions I'll need to make for City College's BCST 135 (Audio for the Web) is this: What kind of audio editing do I want to use? The tools I've already explored are GarageBand on my Mac, and Audacity on my PC. However, here's an alternative to those two "free" solutions (GarageBand is free only because it came with the Mac!): Adobe's Audition. This has the advantage of being part of the Adobe family of products, of which I currently use the Design and Web Premium CS6. So, it's at least worth learning about. Here's a video that gives a quick demo of what Audition CS6 can do:
Adobe Audition CS6 Feature Preview: Session Templates from Todd Kopriva on Vimeo.
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Sunday, March 2, 2014
Recording Equipment
The recorder recommended for beginning podcasters is the H4n Handy Recorder. Check it out: http://www.zoom.co.jp/products/h4n/features/!
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Audio for the Web
Time for another course at CCSF - this one is "Audio for the Web", taught by Dana Jae Lacbreque. Look forward to it! Here's Dana's Welcome message:
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