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Transcript of CETS 2011, Jeff Graunke, slides for Creating Studio-Quality Audio on a Budget
Creating Studio-Quality Audio on a Budget
Presented by Jeff GraunkeChicago e-Learning and Technology Showcase
August 16, 2011
Introduction What does your audio sound like?
Shortwave radio AM Radio FM radio CD
Recording Process Write Script Select Voice Talent Selecting a Location Record Audio Edit Audio Files
Write the Script Saves Time Script = written road map Read it aloud Make Copies for everyone to follow
along Larger Font Size (14+ pts) Take Notes
Select Voice Talent Outgoing Clear voice Familiar with Material Alternate Male and Female Recruit coworkers
Location, Location, Location Find the quietest room possible Beware of:
AC/Heat vents Outside Traffic Ringing Phones Noisy neighbors Buzzing lights Humming printers
Recording Session Make it fun Later in the morning (voices warm
up) Water for everyone!! Stand Tall Spotter Set up early Save early, Save often!!
Hardware (Studio in a Box - $558)
USB Microphones Samson CU01** Snowball Snowflake
Mic stand Pop Filter Acoustic Panels
Recording Studio in a Box
Recording Studio in a Box Less than $599 Microphone $99 – Samson CU01
Condenser USB mic. Mic Stand $25 - The floor stand
allows great flexibility. The narrator can sit or stand.
Pop filter $35 - You need this to eliminate the popping of the "P" sounds.
Acoustic Panels $399 - Reduce/eliminate the echoes and absorb stray sounds.
Software - Audacity It’s Free Multi-track digital recording and
editing tool www.audacity.soundforge.com
Wiki, Forum, other Resources VST Enabler – allows use of plug-
ins. LAME MP3 Encoder –create MP3s
On Air Any volunteers?
Tips & Tricks I Get a good microphone Changing Mic volume:
Volume Options Properties In Mixer Device field, select Microphone &
click OK Volume popup displays
Record a sample and Listen to it Stay away from outside rooms
near high traffic roads
Tips & Tricks II Vary voices. Use male and female
voices for better voice texture. Save early, Save often (It’s
Chicago) Backup files Make a copy of original file for
editing Record first, edit second
Summary Invest in good audio hardware Find a quite place Write a script Pick your talent Use Audacity
Questions Do you have any questions?
Graunke Consulting, Inc is a Chicago-area based consulting firm specializing in eLearning development.
Visit us at: www.graunkeconsulting.com
Company founder Jeff Graunke is an executive, trainer, instructional designer, project manager and writer with more than 20 years experience in the areas of writing, training and computer systems.
Contact Jeff at: [email protected]