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Gareth Trezise · January 23rd, 2004, 05:34 AM

I want to record a voice over and was going to do it by recording to a blank tape in my XL1 and then capture that to my pc and take it from there.

Am I going to get good results doing it like that and will the on board microphone suffice or should I get a particular type of microphone?

Any advice welcome as this would be new to me. If this is an okay method any tips on setup, how far away to be from microphone etc

Don Palomaki · January 23rd, 2004, 05:39 AM

Depends on how fussy you are about your sound. The onboard mic is not optimized for voice, but can work. Be sure to have it close to the person speaking, within a foot to two at the most. It will not be the robust 'radio/talking head' sound, but try it, it may meet you needs.

Visit the Shure.com web site, read their white papers for a quick source of some additional tips on micorphones and recording.

Nathan Gifford · January 26th, 2004, 10:38 AM

You also need to consider how you are going to synchronize to the video. You will need some kind of monitor to determine whether you are going too long or too short for the segment.

Better still are packages that offer audio punch-in facilities.

Gareth Trezise · January 26th, 2004, 11:54 AM

Nathan,

What are audio punch-in facilities?

Nathan Gifford · January 26th, 2004, 04:48 PM

Some NLEs allow you to add audio while viewing the production online. It can be a real time saver and beats doing the offline versions.

Mark A. Foley · February 27th, 2004, 06:33 AM

Vegas does this nicely....

Richard Alvarez · February 27th, 2004, 08:04 AM

Avid does this with its audio punch in tool.

January 23rd, 2004, 05:34 AM	#1
Gareth Trezise Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: UK Posts: 83	Voiceover I want to record a voice over and was going to do it by recording to a blank tape in my XL1 and then capture that to my pc and take it from there. Am I going to get good results doing it like that and will the on board microphone suffice or should I get a particular type of microphone? Any advice welcome as this would be new to me. If this is an okay method any tips on setup, how far away to be from microphone etc

January 23rd, 2004, 05:39 AM	#2
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,489	Depends on how fussy you are about your sound. The onboard mic is not optimized for voice, but can work. Be sure to have it close to the person speaking, within a foot to two at the most. It will not be the robust 'radio/talking head' sound, but try it, it may meet you needs. Visit the Shure.com web site, read their white papers for a quick source of some additional tips on micorphones and recording. __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

January 26th, 2004, 10:38 AM	#3
Nathan Gifford Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tickfaw, LA Posts: 1,217	You also need to consider how you are going to synchronize to the video. You will need some kind of monitor to determine whether you are going too long or too short for the segment. Better still are packages that offer audio punch-in facilities. __________________ Nathan Gifford Southern Cyclist Magazine & Productions For quick answers try our Search! To see me and Rob Lohman click here

January 26th, 2004, 04:48 PM	#5
Nathan Gifford Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tickfaw, LA Posts: 1,217	Some NLEs allow you to add audio while viewing the production online. It can be a real time saver and beats doing the offline versions. __________________ Nathan Gifford Southern Cyclist Magazine & Productions For quick answers try our Search! To see me and Rob Lohman click here

January 26th, 2004, 11:54 AM	#4
Gareth Trezise Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: UK Posts: 83	Nathan, What are audio punch-in facilities?

February 27th, 2004, 06:33 AM	#6
Mark A. Foley Major Player Join Date: May 2003 Location: Bonaire, Ga. Posts: 356	Vegas does this nicely....

February 27th, 2004, 08:04 AM	#7
Richard Alvarez Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 3,840	Avid does this with its audio punch in tool.