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 ARCHIVED TOPIC: Getting some sound files for a website.


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banjerman - Posted - 02/14/2011:  14:27:39


Our band is building a website and we would like to post some fade in and fade out sound clips for the public. Keeping in mind I am not rich or very smart how can we do this. We have a hand held digital recorder that is pretty cool but where do we hook it up? Out of the mixer..out of the eq? Then I guess we need to clean it up? We use one mic for everything now. Is that good or what for getting a decent sound file? Remember..not smart..Not rich!!
Wally

Vapor - Posted - 02/14/2011:  14:58:26


I would suggest making the recording, find an audio software editing application to work in. Plug in the Digital recorder to your computer, should be a USB cord. Download the files, make the adjustments and post in mp3 format.

I take it that no one in the band is savvy on this stuff, so you may reach out to a few people you know, check with the high school or tech school. You may find someone there who will do the work for you, and teach you at the same time. They can oft times get credit in their school for these projects.

minstrelmike - Posted - 02/14/2011:  18:09:30


I would try recording from the mixer.

Many of the handhelds also do a wonderful job of recording acoustic instruments at a jam without any hookup so you might just want to record your practices that way.

As far as editing and cutting, Audacity with the lame encoder for mp3 output ( a separate file lame_enc.dll for windows boxes) works well.

Audacity is free and full-featured and will do more than you need.

I record jams with a handheld digital and cut out bad breaks, fade in and out at ends, and add silence at ends with audacity. There are also effects and you can combine tracks the same way you can cut out breaks.

banjerman - Posted - 02/14/2011:  18:44:06


We do have quite a number of files from just putting the recorder in between the speakers. How does one find the lame encoder? Just search it up and download or? I have Audacity but I bet its 3 yrs old. Hopefully still works OK for todays stuff. Thanks for the leg up Mike. And you too Vapor!
Wally

minstrelmike - Posted - 02/14/2011:  20:38:52


audacity.sourceforge.net/help/...=lame-mp3

Vapor - Posted - 02/14/2011:  22:18:21


Hi Banjerman,

I just posted a topic after thinking about you post here. It is called "keeping it simple" in Tech Talk.

I wrote it for those who are really new to audio editing, and want to get into it as easily as possible. I hope it helps.

Vapor

banjerman - Posted - 02/16/2011:  10:05:57


Thanks a bunch! I found and downloaded Lame. I even read the instructions.
This is going to be good and I thank you both for the information. I think this tech area is going to save us a lot of hassle and probably save a few bucks besides.
Wally

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