Hello David,
That is a very good point about having a higher quality sound card; until now, the card that I've been using was just the stock card that came with my laptop. I'm guessing that when the time comes, I will be doing this work on one of the museum's PC's, and I'm guessing that whatever kind of soundcards those have, they would probably be even worse. Can you recommend a decent quality sound card that I should add to my list when I'm writing up my budget?
As for headphones, I've been using some decent, DJ-quality headphones in order to drown out ambient noise in my work area, and they seem to be working very well for me. I don't think I will need to be replacing those any time soon. Thanks.
Lisa
From: David Lewiston <david.lewiston@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Beginner's question RE: digital recordings
Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2006 09:35:18 -1000
Hello Lisa
Two other details of working with digital audio programmes:
Do you have a decent sound card? If you've been relying on the sound chip in the computer, you need to upgrade.
For critical monitoring, when I *really* need to hear all the subtle details of the recording, I use headphones. I find a decent mid-quality headset, such as Koss 4AA (less than $100 at J&R Music World etc), perfectly adequate -- and if you're working in an environment which is plagued by ambient noise, this particular headset, of closed design, makes a good seal around the ears. In fact, when my phone rings, I can't even hear it!
Salutations, David Lewiston
----- Original Message ----- From: "David Lewiston" <david.lewiston@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ARSCLIST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: August 04, 2006 8:14 AM
Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Beginner's question RE: digital recordings
Hello Lisa
Like Richard, I rely on Samplitude for all audio editing, find it truly excellent, and recommend it highly. It comes in different flavours. I use & recommend Samplitude Pro.
Salutations, David Lewiston
----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard L. Hess" <arclists@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: August 04, 2006 4:50 AM
Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Beginner's question RE: digital recordings
Hello, Lisa,
What digital audio software do you already have in your lab? Many of the packages will do what you ask. I use Samplitude and it will do a lot of what you ask, and you can add Sound Laundry plug-ins from Algorithmix. I believe Adobe Audition will also do what you need.
Is this your project? http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2005-05/fm-mr050305.php
The remaining players may need service as well. I have no idea who can service them.
Cheers,
Richard
At 10:17 AM 8/4/2006, you wrote:Dear list,
I have been reading your emails silently for a while, and finally have a couple questions of my own.
Richard L. Hess email: richard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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