Audio Hardware and Software

I want to talk about the equipment I have been using. You might remember from my earlier posts that I built my microphones, and I must admit they have exceeded my expectations. I have been able to record a variety of different sounds. The microphones pick up great ambiance, however I have had success recording close detailed sounds too. While I was building them I never thought I would become as attached as I am now. It was a valuable piece of knowledge to know. I plan on building more mics just like it. What I would really like to do is get about twelve sets made, and set them up in different areas or maybe all in the same area. I would like to do some experimenting. I best thing about the mics is that they cost practically nothing to make. You don't need to break your bank account to meet sound ideas.

Now, the MiniDisc recorder I have been using is another story. It is nice because it does capture a nice clean sound, but the operations on the recorder seem more complicated then need be. I would much prefer a recorder with better displays. The navigation and operating buttons on the MiniDisk are what makes it not a satisfactory piece of equipment to use. It really is an engenering flaw. I have enjoyed the quality of the recordings though.

Also, I have been using Audacity for all my sound editing. It is a free program you can download from the internet. It has served my perpose for performing simple sound editing. It helped my accomplish my sound editing by being free. I will probably use the program until I feel it is stunting the quality of sounds I could make. When that will be I don't know.