We want to record students giving presentations and give them a copy of the video afterwards for later review. The camera would be fixed in some way to the room (either to the ceiling or one of the walls) and connected to a computer where the recording would be done. What kind of camera would work? Can this be done on the cheap (as in not in the thousands of dollars)? If not, what alternatives exist?
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posted by Memo
on Sep 1, 2010 -
10 answers
Do you know of any sweet, kinda secluded spots in Portland, OR that might sound cool if one were to record music being played in them?
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posted by Corduroy
on Aug 30, 2010 -
11 answers
What is the fastest and least expensive way to get from Seattle to a beach with reasonable surf (at least 3')?
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posted by b1tr0t
on Aug 28, 2010 -
6 answers
I want to record stories of people who might not otherwise get to tell their stories, or who don't have anyone who will preserve their heritage. I need any advice you can give me, including equipment, logistics and legal issues.
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posted by Galen
on Aug 6, 2010 -
11 answers
I'm the "everything that runs on electricity" technical advisor for a local band. We're in the process of wrapping up the first CD, and the recording set up is killing us. Am I missing something here with the Presonus Firestudio? How can we just finish editing the CD without it crashing every hour?
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posted by niles
on Jul 22, 2010 -
8 answers
A computer recording question. What will I need to turn a modern desktop PC into a multitrack studio?
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posted by jonathanbell
on Jul 15, 2010 -
14 answers
I want to start recording TV programmes at home to use at school, but I haven't used any kind of TV recording equipment since VHS tapes.
Ideally what I want to be able to do is record TV programmes from a Freesat box (including iplayer programmes) onto a USB external HDD.
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posted by mairuzu
on Jul 8, 2010 -
1 answer
How can overdubbed voice tracks to a film, which were recorded in a sound studio, be manipulated to sound more natural?
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posted by Clambone
on Jun 24, 2010 -
9 answers
[Yet another Android app question]
Android music app choices look to be slim. Looking for recommendations for playback, streaming and recording apps.
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posted by sprocket87
on Jun 22, 2010 -
8 answers
Point an old school composer toward making electronic music, especially with these so-called 'beats' all the kids are talking about.
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posted by Lutoslawski
on Jun 14, 2010 -
12 answers
Help me build the best possible mobile video/audio recording set-up, for under $1,000.
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posted by jbickers
on Jun 2, 2010 -
3 answers
Does anyone know if there is a recording of the original opening night of the "RENT" Musical; from the night after Jonathan Larson passed away, and if so, where I might find it?
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posted by linzenoonoo
on May 28, 2010 -
9 answers
I want to record baseball games which often take 3~4 hours. I've tried a Radio Shark to record directly into my computer, but I can't seem to get the reception that I can get with a tuner and a cassette deck. I've tried to find a dual cassette deck that records in auto~reverse on BOTH decks~they used to be common but it seems they're no longer made. Can you help me?
posted by davoid
on May 20, 2010 -
8 answers
We have a satellite provider rather than cable tv. I recently bought from e-bay a Toshiba RD-XS235 which comes with a "TV Guide" feature built in, unlike my previous Toshiba recorder, an RD-XS32SU (the drive of which is giving out after extensive use). The reviews say that there is a "manual recording" feature, and I looked up the owners' manual online and found the relevant page, but the directions do not seem to work. Is that because I need to allow a few hours for the TV Guide feature to attempt to "kick in"? The manual says to "turn it off overnight for the TV Guide programming to take effect." It WON'T take effect because we no longer use a cable provider. I prefer the manual programming anyhow. Does anyone in the hive mind know how to manually program the RD-XS235? My frustration is running high right now! Any and all advice is welcome! Thanks, techies.
posted by ragtimepiano
on May 13, 2010 -
2 answers
A simple question that has led me down many dead ends: what cheap-ish headphones would you recommend for someone (in the UK) who primarily wants to listen to music and recorded songs?
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posted by jhighmore
on May 6, 2010 -
13 answers
Best method of recording high quality spoken poetry on my Macbook Pro? Not in performance, but with somebody reading, sat down with the mic in front of them.
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posted by humblepigeon
on May 4, 2010 -
13 answers
He's talented. He's just finished his cd, poured his heart and soul into this thing.
But -- he fell in love with the studio, all those toys, sucked the life right out of this record.
I've had a copy two days, I need to call him and tell him I love the record. But I don't.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 23, 2010 -
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I want to record/create/find the kind of groaning/sudden pinging/twanging noise you get when a large metal structure is under a lot of stress. Suggestions for how to achieve this?
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posted by Zarkonnen
on Apr 14, 2010 -
7 answers
What do I (a totally non-musical/non-technologically savvy person) need in order to get started recording music on a Korg D1600 16-Track Digital Recorder that I just found myself in possession of? A friend and I want to record some music, and we have amassed an electric bass, a stylophone, and a glockenspiel.
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posted by thegreatfleecircus
on Apr 6, 2010 -
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I want to wirelessly control basic transport functions in my recording software without using an internet-based network or buying a Frontier Tranzport. Specifically, I'd like to use my iPhone 3G to connect to a local network that I will create, including a Mac G4 with OS 10.4.x and an Intel G5 with 10.4.11. How do I do this?
posted by lukievan
on Mar 13, 2010 -
4 answers
We have done some market research, and we are aware that digital audio recorders and Mac computers are not exactly friends or buddies. We want to do some reasonably priced field recordings, and mostly voice logging. An easy interface with iTunes would be a major plus. What have you used, and what do you recommend?
posted by ovvl
on Mar 11, 2010 -
10 answers
What Windows XP-compatible software is closest in feel and functionality to Garageband? Apple's music making package is one of the things I miss about my old Mac, but for now I am stuck with working on two PCs. The last AskMeFi question on this was
five years ago; I've tried Acid and Audacity and hate them both. Help me get my groove back!
posted by skylar
on Feb 20, 2010 -
4 answers
I'm going to conduct an interview over Skype for a podcast. What (free) tools are at my disposal for recording and editing? Any advice gratefully appreciated.
posted by Frasermoo
on Feb 18, 2010 -
7 answers
I want a software program that will mimic the recording function of the Livescribe pen, but for typing rather than note-taking
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posted by psycheslamp
on Feb 18, 2010 -
5 answers
What factors cause high latency when recording music using a laptop, and what can I do to decrease it?
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posted by ZsigE
on Feb 16, 2010 -
6 answers
I record university lectures for podcasting, but I'm finding I can't rely on plugging in to the lecture hall audio system to get a clean recording. Given I have a digital field recorder with XLR inputs, what sorts of equipment (mics, mixer, etc.) could I pick up for $500 total that could allow me to make a decent recording of a lecture?
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posted by dw
on Feb 16, 2010 -
11 answers
What audio or video recording device should I buy my moderately technologically savvy 80 year old grandfather?
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posted by quelindo
on Feb 13, 2010 -
7 answers
Music recording filter: I think I need to use a compressor/limiter on an audio track but I don't know how.
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posted by sully75
on Feb 9, 2010 -
6 answers
I'm working on an art project and need to record some videos, add a separate audio track, and burn them to DVD. I have no idea how to do this. Complications inside.
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posted by SebastianKnight
on Feb 5, 2010 -
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I want to be able to record TV shows for both analogue and digital TV. I've done some research and have figured out that I basically have three options; a PVR, a PlayTV peripheral for my PS3 and last of all, a TV Capture Card for my laptop. I've done some research on all of these and have worked out some pros and cons but can't make up my mind. Help me decide what the best option is.
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posted by Effigy2000
on Jan 12, 2010 -
6 answers
What’s a good hardware/software solution to be able to record my voice with my MacBook Pro such that I’m able to playback on my iPhone?
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posted by ewiley28
on Jan 12, 2010 -
10 answers
I want to record some songs with me on a mike, my husband on a mike, his guitar on a mike, and maybe my synthesizer on a mike. We tried recording with me, him, and his guitar today with one mike, and the result was muddy.
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posted by DMelanogaster
on Jan 9, 2010 -
13 answers
Law school filter: I saw someone recording a class last semester, which is against our school's regulations. Big deal?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 29, 2009 -
57 answers
I've got a large collection of (mostly electric/electronic) instruments, and even some people to play them. The one hole in my musical setup is recording. I'm a wind instrumentalist originally, so I know little of the ways of preamps and what have you. Help me get started recording on my computer! Instrumentation details inside.
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posted by DoubleMark
on Dec 25, 2009 -
7 answers
I'm looking for a Henry Rollins spoken word recording that may not exist!
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posted by alan
on Dec 12, 2009 -
3 answers
How can I record the output of one PC, up to resolutions of 1900x1200, via another PC or another piece of hardware?
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posted by khelvan
on Nov 27, 2009 -
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