Top Field Recording Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ย. 2024
- 😅 Are you making these common field recording mistakes? In this video, we break down some of the most common pitfalls in field recording and provide you with actionable tips on how to avoid them.
Whether you're a beginner or have some experience in field recording, avoiding these mistakes can elevate the quality of your audio and save you a lot of time in post-production
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Thanks,
Libby and Marcel 😊
Hello, I'm a sound engineering student and just wanted to offer my thanks and support to your channel for all the great tips and tricks! Very inspirational.
Thank you!! :)
Did you by any chance study in SAE Institute?
Such a great video that not a lot of people show. It's nice to remember we're all human and we all make mistakes. Very humbling.
Thank you for saying that and it’s a joy talking about the things I learned and what mistakes I made. :)
just started with field recording, pure gold, thanks for your time and your passion!
Thank you Leonardo! So glad the video could help! Next video is coming very soon.
Like finding a new set of senses 👌 enjoy Leonardo
True :)
I had a recording job way back when. Had everything, I thought. After setting all up, the last thing was to thread the tape and begin the taping. The only problem was that I forgot the tape! I had to run to the nearest store and get what ever they had! That was over 40 years ago, never forgot that again.
When the heart skips a couple beats! :)
The low profile kit is a great idea. I always find myself in situations where my bag, headphones and blimp are a bit overkill and attract unwanted attention.
Thanks for watching Mino and that is true. The Cinela is definitely a piece of equipment that grabs attention.
Sometimes weird looks are unavoidable, wandering around with my Soma Ether I'm pointing it all kinds of random things and touching it to every piece of metal in reach, to some degree I suppose you just have to embrace the weird
You radiate a very positive energy, which makes your videos even better and more easy to follow.
Thank you!
Not having a good system for archiving and keeping track of my recordings was another big mistake. Thankfully I fixed it, patiently went through the entirity of my recordings folder, trimmed, wrote descriptions and renamed every sound, and put it all into a sound library (in SoundQ, although I need to check out Soundly as well since it looks more developed and better overall), while also making a mirror backup of all my recordings raw and unedited. It only took about a year.. Now I diligently try to properly organize all new sounds after each recording session.
So embarrassing when I forgot all my lighting to my very first shoot! Great and informative video.
One really good advice I got from my field recordists is take a photo (with your phone) of all your sound locations. When I started it took a while to figure our that my XLR cables were inverted when recording in MS. Gladly on most of my takes I did not convert them while recording so I can switch L-R in post.
That is true. If you use your phone you can find the location easily with Google Maps. Switching LR happened to me too :) Colour tape helps in that case.
Thanks Marcel for the great tips, I once did a walking tour video in the rain and my squeaky shoes were drowning out the rain sounds on my umbrella - Rookie mistake!
Well but that could be a great squeaky shoe sound library :)
I already did a lot of mistakes 😂😂. Jacket was last one. And other was gloves a lot of noise. Thanks for sharing. I think when you get more experienced you will doing few mistakes.
First video of yours that I watched and I'm hooked.
That’s so awesome! We have new videos coming up soon!
Your advice is so great. Thank you😇
Thank you for watching. So glad it helped :)
Thanks for the valuable information
Thank you for watching!
UCS is very good when you are starting out. No need to invent a category system - it's all laid out for you! I've just started my own catalogue using the system.
Just literally started today. My Zoom H1N was delivered last night. I have my Immersive Soundscapes EarSight lav mics. I also bought a pair of Bubblebee Windbubbles size 4. Been trying to understand which gain level to use without too much noise, so yeah... it's a lot to learn. I realize I'm on a budget setup but I'm kinda disappointed in the noise this setup produces. Think I have to find that sweet spot.
One thing though. Setting gain to 6-7 and recording ambiance in my backyard records very low volume. But if I crank it to 9-10, the noise becomes apparent. How do I handle this combo? Also, how much work is expected to be done in post production. I mean, removing noise, 100hz bass sounds and what else might end up in your recording?
Magníficos consejos como siempre, Marcel. Algunos errores que mencionas los he vivido en primera persona.
Hi Rafa, Thank you so much for your feedback and glad I'm not the only one :).
Also, a battery level means. I have once epic fail during recording nature ambiance
Thanks for sharing your experiences and hard earned knowledge...it’s very much appreciated 👍
Thank you!! :)
I need to document/record noise that is produced by an HVAC (Air Conditioner) while it is running from about 8-10 ft away. I tried to record the noise with my phone, but the recording is not clear and the recording does not sound like when you hear the noise in person.
I might try using the Zoom SSH-6 Stereo Shotgun Microphone Capsule with Hairy Windscreen with it. I thought about the Rode NTG5, but that is a bit out of the budget that I want to spend.
Anyway, do you have any tips to help the recording go better?
Biggest mistake I've ever made was not double-checking the stability of my tripod, which resulted in my ZOOM H5 falling over and crashing straight into a pile of concrete rubble. Poor fragile XYH-5 capsule did not recover after this; even after "fixing" the broken shockmount with some glue and whatnot, after a while the microphones started giving off weird crackling noises and I had to buy a new capsule.
Recently subscribed. Love the content, keep it up! :)
Welcome aboard my friend! :)
thanks so much for the help man! i'm studying audio engineering at the moment, boutta go out and record a sound library for a project :)
Fantastic!
Veryyyy Goood Video, thank you!!
Thank you so much for watching and support!
glad that you mentioned nomadic ambiance. i want to create similar videos. but being a student i can just afford to do it with an i phone. i need your recommendation on how to record the binaural sound. thank you
Very informative. Thank you
Good teacher!
Thank you so much for this. But when were you following me to get all this information. I am the epitome of everything you have said. Even to making my own Dead Cat wind blockers. I thought they were fantastic.....at the price...But of course a waste of time.. I'm a great deal older than you but happy to learn from such a vibrant young person as yourself. You will go far. Thanks again. Cheers. Oh! I love the ZoomH6 (sooo good) and I use Reaper.
Hi Rexy! Thank you so much and I think the main reason why I couldn't follow you is because I haven't found any of your content when I was searching for. :)
a big mistake would be not following your advice! 😀
Ahhhh thank you Giancarlo. :)
Yep, I literally wasted a day and some money trying to make diy wind protection with no result in the end.)))) Don't repeat my mistake!!!)))
I recently started recording too and one thing I would love to hear from you is what kind of microphones to use for SFX and field recording and of course your microphone equipment.
I really enjoy the videos!! Keep up the great work and inspiration.
Hi! Thats great that you just started. I made videos about our field recording equipment that you can find on the channel. If not let me know and I share the links with you.
@@FreeToUseSounds yeah I have been looking for that. Please share the link. :)
@@greek_otaku8379 This is the newest one but I have two more. th-cam.com/video/2t5HmO6kH9E/w-d-xo.html
Great tips there!
Love your channel! I've just discovered field recording and am slowly getting the gear together to start recording peaceful nature sounds. I grabbed some Usi Pros already and now need a recorder to go with them. I like the sound of the Zoom F6. It's seems like it has a very quiet noise floor and I love the idea of 32bit float - which sounds ideal for thunderstorms! Would you say the Zoom F6 is perfect for my intended type of recordings? (A mixture of nature sounds from birds chirping to light rain and even thunderstorms).
Hi! Thank you so much and we're glad you found our channel. Well I mainly use the Zoom F6 and love it. I always think how much money we spent on just one camera lens and with that said, you get a great recorder for that price.
Free To Use Sounds Thanks! It's at the top of my list at the moment :)
@@myqee Nice! :)
Nice video Marcel and Libby! One question I have is how to set levels for a sound you haven’t heard...like a train passing by that only happens once every few hours or a helicopter flying overhead. Is there a rule of thumb or is it safe to use auto levels in these cases?
MixPre 3ii and Zoom f6 has 32 bit float. Could be useful if you cannot set the levels up front
Hi Scott! I haven't mentioned setting levels in this video because I released a video where I talk about this subject more in depth so I hope it helps. If not just let me know. :)
th-cam.com/video/Ubup5yCV4rA/w-d-xo.html
Oh yes 32 bit float is indeed great.
@@FreeToUseSounds Just watched it (can't believe I missed it). Thanks for sharing the link and good info about levels.
@@wangmedia - Thanks Henrik, my best recorder is a Zoom H4n Pro, but I'll keep that in mind for my next recording purchase. I appreciate the reply!
In your last video, you covered handling nose. It was much worse in stereo than in mono. Is there also a difference when it comes to statics (as in this video) between stereo and mono? (I might be interested in the M2, but for interviews/podcasts in mono.)
You’re awesome as usual!
Thank you again Henrik! Always nice to see you here. :)
Thanks for video!
Thanks for watching!
Very useful info. thanks a lot! :)
Glad it was helpful for you Ben!
Recording people is a mixed bag and varies considerably from government to government laws. It is not always illegal to record if you tell them or it is inferred, obvious. Many meetings online are recorded. They have a note at the top, joining this meeting you agree to being recorded. If you hide the microphone or conceal it this is generally illegal, or can't be used in law or in public. If you are in public and it is obvious you are recording or filming, it maybe okay. Of course check your local jurisdiction. But music is copyright don't use.
Just one question..
Any software recommendation for iPad Pro plz?
I currently bought zoom h1n recorder for TH-cam using with lumafusion.
Hi! I asked a friend and he uses Auria Pro and Auditor. Check it out.
Almost exclusively, I am recording extremely quiet nature sounds and mostly have to deal with the effects of wind in a low noise environment. BTW, do you have a recommendation for an underwater mic? I am only using the Zoom H1n for a recorder due to its small form factor and light weight. I pack in most gear so have strict size and weight restrictions. Also, thanks for this vid. Very informative!
So you only have the H1n? I use the Ambient ASF1 MK2 and ASF2 MK2 which is awesome but nothing you could use with the H1n
Dear artist: I am using the F3 field recorder. It has two XRL inputs. My question is: is enough to recrod sound I’m monomotor in stereo? best and thanks in advance,
Hello Isaac, we couldn't understand your question. Monomotor?
@@FreeToUseSounds sorry. What I want to say was “‘mono” vs” stereo “
@@FreeToUseSounds Sorry, I would say @mono@ but the keyboard assume @monomotor@.
Will this mic fit in to a Movo Blimp do you know?
I was looking into naming and structuring for my recordings a year ago, but couldn't find anything I was happy with, especially with not knowing how to store meta information and all.
Regarding DAWs, it didn't feel like it came down to any particular DAW, as that's just preference. So thanks for mentioning UCS, I'm watching their videos, looks really promising and extensive! Looks like it's made by some sound-designers, which is exactly the level of depth I was hoping to find as a solution.
I'll have to check out any of the programs (soundminer/soundly) and see how they work in combination with UCS. Ideally UCS will be a solution independent of those mentioned programs though, as soundminer costs A LOT (even more than my DAW of choice :O) and soundly is a cloud-subscription, so I never ended up trying either of those in the past.
I was wondering, is UCS-system fairly new? What were you using before following that system?
Thanks for this video, lots of great insights, very helpful!
Hi! You can also use the free Soundly version to write metadata. If you like to try out the Pro Version I have you a coupon code. Just use FTUS2021 and you can ty it out for one month at no cost.
Also Reaper has an integration. I just don't use Soundminer because you need a physical key lock and if you lose it, that's it. You need a new one I suppose. I also just write out the metadata and description with Pages and copy and past it in Audition.
I made a video about How to write metadata. Did you find it?
@@FreeToUseSounds Thanks so much for your reply Marcel!
I hadn't seen your video about Metadata, doing that now =)
And also going through your videos about anything else around this topic, tyvm \o/
Top tip…… take tissues…. Nothing worse than standing there trying to keep quiet with reams of snot streaming from your nose because you can’t blow your nose!!!
One time, i go to long session in travel and forgot xlr cable for shotgun mic.... )))
Ohhhh yes that happened to me as well. I can feel your pain :)
@08:33 Live Cat meets Dead Cat!!
:)
I have 100% forgotten headphones more than once...
Oh he’s that’s happens to me a lot too :)
Bro what you use when record iron chains sound as magnetic… is it suitable for zoom h1n?
Hi, could you ask in a different way because I don’t understand your question at all.
@@FreeToUseSounds i wrote questions on your other video but i have seen than you use zoom f6 on ships chain and you hold something like magnetic mic to have good sound from chain could you understand my question? If yes is there aviable for zoom h1n i want to buy zoom h1n and how that accessories call
@@anything7087 I get what you mean and the microphones I use don't work with a Zoom H1n. The reason why is because the F6 has XLR inputs. This something a Zoom h1n doesn't have but you can find contact microphones that have 3.5 jack. That would work with a Zoom H1n. But not the Lom Geofon. For this you would need at least a Zoom H4n
@@FreeToUseSounds thanks
@@FreeToUseSounds i am beginner in microphones so about contact mic i heard first from your video)) may be you know exactly which model suitable for zoom h1n and second question is it good to buy zoom h1n in 2021
8:33 You are a crazy guy!:)🤣
Haha sounds are everywhere :)
@@FreeToUseSounds I like your humor and love of life! Your videos are inspiring! :)
Thank you!! :)
@@FreeToUseSounds Thank you too!)
Which DAW are you using? 😊
Adobe Audition is my go to DAW but also Reaper and Ableton
@@FreeToUseSounds thanks for your reply😊😊😊
@@jijovg48 A pleasure!
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Planes everywhere! And they are waiting for you to hit record. 😵
Ha Ha yes :)
I forgot microphone - lol, just like me :)
Ha Ha yes :)
Don't record conversations. Tell that to Gene Hackman!
Ha Ha :) Great movie!