Audio Class: Field Production:

Levels and Recording

Remember reference tone

• 0 dB at head of each tape (usually with color bars on video)
• Can be from mixer or portable tone generator.

Monitor Levels

• Monitor VU meter, prefereably on mixer (if using one)
• Use enclosed headphones on mixer to monitor:
  • Micing position
  • Audio mix (proportion of microphones/sources)
  • Audio quality
  • Noise or distortion
• Use headphones also on camcorder or VCR to confirm quality at that point
• Look out for automatic level on camcorders
  Feed the correct signal (Mic level or Line level) and hope for the best!

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Audio Class © 1993 Richard Crowley