I would like to record some of my own sounds so I can place them on my foxpro. but I tried on the computer with a micro phone and it seems it echos a lot. I do have a buddy with a sound room but I really do not want to go through that much trouble. is there a handheld type recorder that I can take outside and record my own sounds. mainly to get rid of the echo. I am looking to record a whole series distress of a hand call. so at night all I gotta do is start the call and then wait till it is finished and that is the stand. If I see one come in I interupt on a hand call and bring him in as needed. this is so I do not get tired of blowing on a long night. and also because of the ability to upgrade to more memory with the fx5 I can do this. any help is greatly appreciated.
how do I record my own sounds?
- Thread starter bigben
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FOXPRO
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bigben,
If you are ever our way, you can stop in, and we will gladly record your sequence of sounds for you to install on your unit. We use nothing short of the best recording equipment available. Give us a call prior if you can, as we will be moving in the near future.
Mike Dillon
FOXPRO, Inc.
"The Caller of the Wild"
The True Leader.
Often imitated, never equaled!
If you are ever our way, you can stop in, and we will gladly record your sequence of sounds for you to install on your unit. We use nothing short of the best recording equipment available. Give us a call prior if you can, as we will be moving in the near future.
Mike Dillon
FOXPRO, Inc.
"The Caller of the Wild"
The True Leader.
Often imitated, never equaled!
FOXPRO
Active member
How about this, Lion-Ho---Better than studio grade. Since studio-grade has been used for quite some time now, and the recording equipment of today is certainly better than it was when the terminology first came out, I guess that makes sounds recorded with the better equipment better than studio-grade. HMMM, sounds like a new evolution of sounds right around the corner!
Mike Dillon
FOXPRO, Inc.
"The Caller of the Wild"
The True Leader.
Often imitated, never equaled!
Mike Dillon
FOXPRO, Inc.
"The Caller of the Wild"
The True Leader.
Often imitated, never equaled!
DesertDawg
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Sounds like an offer I know I wouldn't turn down.
Loren
Loren
We were out collecting owl pellets a while back and were trying to talk to each other through rows of bailed hay in a hay barn. We could hardly hear each other and were less than 30' away and I am a loud mouth /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif. So if you live in the counry, there is your studio. If you try to record areound alot of ambient sound you will find that alot of crap is recorded along with your sound. A studio is a good idea, but then everybody will know your nuts! You could always erect (he he I said erect /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif)
a frame out of PVC pipe like a shower enclosure and then drape blankets over the whole thing to the ground and that should dampen alot. Try 2 layers or a sheet and then blanket.
a frame out of PVC pipe like a shower enclosure and then drape blankets over the whole thing to the ground and that should dampen alot. Try 2 layers or a sheet and then blanket.
browning204
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bigben: good luck with that!
browning204
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Bigben: check your PM's
FOXPRO
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bigben,
Afterwards, you will be able to share your experiences with others as to the making of a sound. Many don't realize what is all involved with making a high quality sound---not as simple as just buying a recorder and hitting record. And I think you will gain an appreciation for the knowldege that it takes to record such a sound. Anyone else is also invited to see how it is done as well. Feel free to ask questions while you are there as well--we will be more than glad to answer any and all questions.
Mike Dillon
FOXPRO, Inc.
"The Caller of the Wild"
The True Leader.
Often imitated, never equaled!
Afterwards, you will be able to share your experiences with others as to the making of a sound. Many don't realize what is all involved with making a high quality sound---not as simple as just buying a recorder and hitting record. And I think you will gain an appreciation for the knowldege that it takes to record such a sound. Anyone else is also invited to see how it is done as well. Feel free to ask questions while you are there as well--we will be more than glad to answer any and all questions.
Mike Dillon
FOXPRO, Inc.
"The Caller of the Wild"
The True Leader.
Often imitated, never equaled!
browning204
New member
sounds like a sweet deal Bigben! As I have experianced and have had the technical aspects (most out of my comprehension) explained to me. It is really cool to learn about it. I am sure different people go about getting sounds/vocalizations in different ways it is still cool to see it happen first hand. have a ball! It will be interesting to read about what you have learned from this!
Bigben,
Sounds like the deal of the century!
If you still like to do this on your own ....... I would take Mike Dillon's offer then back at home try your own as well!
The stuff they teach you will help you later back at home.
So far as a sound room I would try outdoors ...... you will need calm ..... very calm conditions ..... wind noise is poison for recording. You will need to be free of road noise as well. I would move the computer close to a door or window as microphone cable length becomes an issue.
You can stretch that distance if you are recording "low impedance" but most home stuff is high impedance.
The quality of microphone(s) you use is a big factor .... they needent be expensive ...... what with E-bay and E-bay Store there are some real steals out there. Recently we bought several AKG's for $40 a pop and were super impressed with the quality. Quality XLR cables can be had for a fraction of what they used to go for ....... it sure seems to be a buyer's market lately.
Good Luck
Three 44s
Sounds like the deal of the century!
If you still like to do this on your own ....... I would take Mike Dillon's offer then back at home try your own as well!
The stuff they teach you will help you later back at home.
So far as a sound room I would try outdoors ...... you will need calm ..... very calm conditions ..... wind noise is poison for recording. You will need to be free of road noise as well. I would move the computer close to a door or window as microphone cable length becomes an issue.
You can stretch that distance if you are recording "low impedance" but most home stuff is high impedance.
The quality of microphone(s) you use is a big factor .... they needent be expensive ...... what with E-bay and E-bay Store there are some real steals out there. Recently we bought several AKG's for $40 a pop and were super impressed with the quality. Quality XLR cables can be had for a fraction of what they used to go for ....... it sure seems to be a buyer's market lately.
Good Luck
Three 44s