Pratical Session in SIF
- Use of Wendt mixer- complex machine but grasped basic controls fairly easily
- Basics- use phantom power for best mics
- Line = anyhting thats isnt a mic e.g. camera, mixer etc
- Shelfing- use 100
- Adjust levels through camera (Z1) - mix test tone to -40 then mix vocals to peak around -12 for optimum range
- Set camera to record sound on two channels, then set one to peak lower- leaving a backup track if your original does happen to peak.
- Signal/noise ratio- the signal is the desired sound you are trying to capture (e.g. dialogue) and noise is any other ambient or movement related sounds that may be in the location (e.g. air vent, air conditioning, hum). A good signal/noise ratio must be achieved for a successful recording.
Boom Swinging- Housekeeping
- No jewellery, watches etc to bang against the boom pole.
- Best practice- lose long sleeves
- Twist pole to wrap cable tightly- avoid cable slap- mic very sensitive to sounds throught the boom pole
- Don't swing through the air- twist to subject to avoid whoosing noise
- Aim for solar plexus of vocal subject for optimum bass etc
- Keep mic head around 18 inches away from the subject
- Check for edge of frame- no boom shadow or dropping into frame!!!
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