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Learning Target: I can improve recording quality by adjusting my recording space, levels and microphone technique.
Estimated Time: 60-80min
Film_9_Recording_Great_Sound_Practice_Checklist.pdfinstructions:
instructions:
MUST DO:
Work in a group of 2 students.
Sign out a Sound Kit with a Zoom H4n Pro,headphones, batteries, SD card and lavalier mic.
Get a Recording Great Sound Practice Checklist (paper copy in class)
Complete all three recording challenges. Make sure everyone takes turns operating the recorder.
IMPORTANT: Before every recording, announce the challenge, location or setting, and take number. For example: “Challenge 1, library, take one.” Write the actual Zoom recording filename on your checklist.
CHALLENGE 1 — RECORDING SPACES
CHALLENGE 1 — RECORDING SPACES
Record The Suspicious Sandwich dialogue in two different locations.
Record the dialogue in different locations. Listen to each recording and compare background noise, echo and clarity. Which location provides the cleanest recording?
CHALLENGE 2 — RECORDING LEVELS & SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO
CHALLENGE 2 — RECORDING LEVELS & SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO
Record the same dialogue three times, keeping your microphone position and speaking volume consistent.
Too quiet: Set the input gain too low.
Just right: Adjust the input gain so the loudest speech peaks between –12 dBFS and –6 dBFS.
Too loud: Set the input gain too high to demonstrate clipping.
Listen to your recordings. Which setting gives you the clearest, undistorted signal? What background noise becomes noticeable when you turn up a quiet recording?
Remember: Increasing gain makes both the voice (signal) and background noise louder. It does not necessarily improve the signal-to-noise ratio.
CHALLENGE 3 — MICROPHONE TECHNIQUE
CHALLENGE 3 — MICROPHONE TECHNIQUE
Experiment with microphone distance, position and speaking technique. Compare the clarity of your recordings, paying attention to plosives, sibilance and handling noise.
Consider: How does moving the microphone closer improve the signal-to-noise ratio? Remember to adjust your input gain as necessary to maintain peaks around –12 to –6 dBFS.
SOUND CREATOR
I can use the equipment or software independently during production.
MASTERY CHECK — SOUND CREATOR LICENCE
MASTERY CHECK — SOUND CREATOR LICENCE
Individually demonstrate that you can:
Set up and operate the Zoom H4n Pro.
Select and position a microphone correctly.
Adjust input gain so speech peaks around –12 to –6 dBFS, without clipping.
Explain what signal-to-noise ratio means.
Demonstrate how to improve signal-to-noise ratio through microphone placement or reducing background noise.
Monitor, record, play back and locate your recordings.
Every student must successfully complete the demonstration to earn their Sound — Creator Licence.
When you've earned your licence, return your equipment and move your name magnet to the next lesson.
Zoom H4n Pro – Lavalier Mic Quick Guide (4).pdfFilm_9_Recording_Great_Sound_Practice_Checklist.pdfRESOURCES
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