Recording Basics: capture flawless sound 

This track isn't just for musicians. Podcasters, videographers, audiobook narrators, and anybody else who needs or wants to capture great sound will also find it useful.

You can record an album in your bedroom/kitchen/garage, like John Mayer, Bruce Springsteen, Beck, Iron & Wine, Foo Fighters, Led Zeppelin..., the list goes on and on. I've recorded and produced my top-selling audiobooks in various unlikely locations, and I've done a lot of video and audio recordings, as well as performing live into a mic (with a trumpet).
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Each class is hands-on! Lectures are boring and nearly useless, so we'll spend our time actually using this gear to explore the concepts and challenges of recording sound. Bring your instrument, or whatever it is you want to capture so you can get a feel for your particular situation.

Expect copious handouts (and/or files) and tons of info including gear, recording technique, links, as well as apps and editing programs and other DAW (digital audio workstation) information. 

Here's what you'll learn over 6 weeks:

• playing/speaking into a microphone (a.k.a. mic technique)
• mic selection (dynamic v. condenser)
• mic placement 
• capture devices (iPhone, computer, etc.)
• dealing with ambient noise
• cords, stands, etc.
• performing into a microphone

Bonus Lesson: Clean up a noisy recording using Audacity.

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