LEARN HOW TO RECORD, EDIT & PRODUCE GREAT AUDIO!

Learn how to record audio voice tracks, build your own studio, use effective audio production techniques and create audio information products and podcasts

If you create audio information products, produce audio in a corporate environment, run a small recording studio, create podcasts, or record audio for video; this site will help you learn and develop the art of making great sounding audio tracks.

Our focus is how to record, edit and produce a voice track, and the tools, techniques and skills you need to produce high quality audio products and productions efficiently. No matter what your experience level, you'll find articles, reviews, how-to's, books and tutorials to help you create excellent audio products. We'll share our recording studio secrets gathered from over 30 years experience as producers of audio training, promotion, and information products.

Recording Techniques

No matter what you are recording or your application, learning the basic recording techniques and perfecting those skills will help you create dazzling products.

Perfecting your recording skills saves you time in editing and production and is as important as using the right tools.

Recording Checklist

 Audio For Video, Recording Techniques
Jan 092011
 

Preparing For A Recording

Here’s a checklist for you to use before you start a recording session. Don’t leave anything to chance. If you are recording someone other than yourself, make sure you are ready to go long before your speaker or narrator arrives. Feeling rushed greatly increases your chances of making mistakes that will be costly in terms of time and aggravation.

Recording Checklist

  • Make a test recording to ensure that all equipment is working.
  • If you are recording directly to computer, make sure all background programs, screensavers, power control, anti-virus & etc. are disabled. Disconnect from any networks and turn off any wireless network adaptors.
  • Make sure you have sufficient copies of script or outline.
  • Check for adequate lighting.
  • Have a glass of water for each person.
  • Provide a box of tissue.
  • Have a pop filter on microphone.
  • Make sure mike cables are away from power cords.
  • Turn off phones, doorbell, noisy appliances, etc.
  • Position the microphones correctly.
  • Set your volume levels.
  • Once everything is ready, listen carefully in the headphones for any extraneous noises.
  • Record 30 seconds of ambience or room sound.
  • Make the recording.
  • Play back & check the recording.
  • Make backup copies of files. Label all tapes, MiniDiscs and CDs.

Hints for Script Preparation

 Podcasting, Product Development, Recording Techniques, Web Audio
Jan 092011
 

You will probably be using a script with some of your recordings. Here are some hints to make the process move easier. Although many audio information products are produced from interviews and live presentations, there are instances when the recording will be scripted. I find it easiest to begin a script by starting with the [READ MORE...]

The Basics of Oral History Recording

 Oral History, Recording Techniques
Jan 092011
 

With the current interest in genealogy, the recording of Oral Histories may become part of your business. Here’s the basics of doing a good job. Genealogy and memories are hot right now, witness the industry that has grown up around scrapbooking. Whether you are recording a personal history, or the history of a corporation or [READ MORE...]

Using The Right Tools

 Editing & Production, Equipment, Recording Techniques, Software Tools
Jan 092011
 

Did you ever tighten a screw with a nail file or drive a nail with the backside of a pair of pliers? If you have, then you’ll recognize the value of having the right tool. But, overkill may be just as bad. Cutting a 2×4 with a serrated bread knife might be difficult, but doing [READ MORE...]

Improve Your Recordings Inexpensively

 Audio For Video, Equipment, Recording Techniques
Jan 092011
 

Using an on-camera microphone or a microphone built into an audio recorder will usually give disappointing results. Cheap microphones that come with computers are often of poor quality also. One of the easiest ways to improve the quality of your recordings is to use a lapel microphone rather than a mike built into a recorder [READ MORE...]

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