Not sure that the audio difference was that profound....but a most excellent, informative video. Thanks. Really enjoyed the videos about the Zoom Q3HD, particularly the audio/video sync tutorial.
@franguidry Yes I did view the entire video. I'm interested in the Zoom Q3HD and your videos are the best I've seen on this device. My main consideration is to use the line-in audio for capturing an electric guitar signal from an amp simulator (POD) and thus avoid having to sync the audio and video. I would then only have to trim and edit the video to complete the process. However, $300 for a cam just for a line-in feature may be overkill and so I'm looking for a cheaper alternative.
The absorbers make an enormous difference, but I'm not sure I liked the after better than the before. It's all a question of how much natural reverberation you want to have in your recording.
@deadbirdsings But without the panels you have no choice. With the panels you can adjust their position relative to the mics and dial in just the degree of room reflections you prefer.
Dude! Thank you so much for posting this. It has all the information I wanted in it, and I especially love the quick side-by-side A/B comparison near the end. I too love how all your videos are so informative, clear, and friendly. But damn, now I have to spend a bunch of time trying to make my own panels, blargh...
@mikeperaltamusic Styrofoam doesn't have any useful acoustic properties that I know about. The fiberglass (or rock wool or cotton fiber or hemp fiber) all have specific characteristics - they let air flow through but with some loss of energy. And since sound is waves of air, this results in loss of sound energy. Since air doesn't pass through styrofoam, not much attenuatation can result.
@wfbrown1234 They're Owens Corning 703 compressed fiberglass wrapped in burlap. There's a Youtube clip showing the construction of the panels in this channel.
Wow, that contrast is amazing. I don't do any professional recording or anything like you do but hey if I ever want to make a voice over for a movie I now know what to do. thank you.
Your videos are excellent: intelligent, carefully and well explained. Your content really deserves more attention on YouTube. Thank you for all these great tips you share with us.
@trudbol Thanks for the nice comment. Fortunately I have a lot of fun figuring out how to do these, so I don't mind laboring in obscurity, as it were.
@trudbol As I understood it, YT would then have the option of inserting ads into my videos. I don't enjoy that in other's clips, so I didn't want to go that way. Thanks for the idea, though.
@franguidry No, you are no obligated to active ads on your videos if you become a partner, it's a decision that belongs to you. What you would gain from partnership is the possibility to choose custom thumbnails for your videos, additional customization possibilities for your channel design (like a top banner with external links), etc. YouTube also features partner videos more often than others, so this would increase your exposure, which I think you deserve.
Good point, I never considered using panels to cut out the echo-ee sound in small room recording. It's a lot cheaper than a more expensive mic, that's for sure!
@docizzen I have a couple of mic comparisons in my Homebrewed Music blog - I was amazed at how little difference there was between a $150 mic and a $1500 one. Much less than the difference these two panels made.
Not sure that the audio difference was that profound....but a most excellent, informative video. Thanks. Really enjoyed the videos about the Zoom Q3HD, particularly the audio/video sync tutorial.
TonusDiabolicus 22 hours ago
@TonusDiabolicus Thanks for visiting. I hope you viewed the back and forth cuts at the end - should have put those first, now that I think of it.
Fran
franguidry 20 hours ago
@franguidry Yes I did view the entire video. I'm interested in the Zoom Q3HD and your videos are the best I've seen on this device. My main consideration is to use the line-in audio for capturing an electric guitar signal from an amp simulator (POD) and thus avoid having to sync the audio and video. I would then only have to trim and edit the video to complete the process. However, $300 for a cam just for a line-in feature may be overkill and so I'm looking for a cheaper alternative.
TonusDiabolicus 11 hours ago
The absorbers make an enormous difference, but I'm not sure I liked the after better than the before. It's all a question of how much natural reverberation you want to have in your recording.
deadbirdsings 1 month ago
@deadbirdsings But without the panels you have no choice. With the panels you can adjust their position relative to the mics and dial in just the degree of room reflections you prefer.
Fran
franguidry 1 month ago
This is fantastic and you ROCK! This information is EXACTLY what I needed. THANKS!!!!!!!
maripocita37 2 months ago
Dude! Thank you so much for posting this. It has all the information I wanted in it, and I especially love the quick side-by-side A/B comparison near the end. I too love how all your videos are so informative, clear, and friendly. But damn, now I have to spend a bunch of time trying to make my own panels, blargh...
mikeperaltamusic 2 months ago
@mikeperaltamusic Mike, you can certainly buy panels premade, if you'd rather trade money for time.
Fran
franguidry 2 months ago
@franguidry Do you have an opinion on Styrofoam panels covered in cloth, and then sort of hung on a wall/door permanently?
mikeperaltamusic 2 months ago
@mikeperaltamusic Styrofoam doesn't have any useful acoustic properties that I know about. The fiberglass (or rock wool or cotton fiber or hemp fiber) all have specific characteristics - they let air flow through but with some loss of energy. And since sound is waves of air, this results in loss of sound energy. Since air doesn't pass through styrofoam, not much attenuatation can result.
Fran
franguidry 2 months ago
Very informative Fran.
Thanks so much for sharing this tip.
What's the panel made of?
--Bill Forest, VA
wfbrown1234 2 months ago
@wfbrown1234 They're Owens Corning 703 compressed fiberglass wrapped in burlap. There's a Youtube clip showing the construction of the panels in this channel.
Fran
franguidry 2 months ago
Wow, that contrast is amazing. I don't do any professional recording or anything like you do but hey if I ever want to make a voice over for a movie I now know what to do. thank you.
Madraeus 2 months ago
@Madraeus I know, right? I'm gonna do this. Now all I need to do is make the panels exactly as this gentleman did.
maripocita37 2 months ago
Your videos are excellent: intelligent, carefully and well explained. Your content really deserves more attention on YouTube. Thank you for all these great tips you share with us.
trudbol 2 months ago
@trudbol Thanks for the nice comment. Fortunately I have a lot of fun figuring out how to do these, so I don't mind laboring in obscurity, as it were.
Fran
franguidry 2 months ago
@franguidry Have you considered applying for YouTube partnership? You could make a few $ from your work.
trudbol 2 months ago
@trudbol As I understood it, YT would then have the option of inserting ads into my videos. I don't enjoy that in other's clips, so I didn't want to go that way. Thanks for the idea, though.
Fran
franguidry 2 months ago
@franguidry No, you are no obligated to active ads on your videos if you become a partner, it's a decision that belongs to you. What you would gain from partnership is the possibility to choose custom thumbnails for your videos, additional customization possibilities for your channel design (like a top banner with external links), etc. YouTube also features partner videos more often than others, so this would increase your exposure, which I think you deserve.
trudbol 2 months ago
@trudbol Thanks, I guess the monetization offer I received was something different. I'll look into the Partner program.
Fran
franguidry 2 months ago
great solution! your simple demo shows a huge difference. Thanks! :)
kscobie8 2 months ago
@kscobie8 Hey, glad you stopped by.
Fran
franguidry 2 months ago
Good point, I never considered using panels to cut out the echo-ee sound in small room recording. It's a lot cheaper than a more expensive mic, that's for sure!
docizzen 2 months ago
@docizzen I have a couple of mic comparisons in my Homebrewed Music blog - I was amazed at how little difference there was between a $150 mic and a $1500 one. Much less than the difference these two panels made.
Fran
franguidry 2 months ago
@franguidry can you send a link to that page? Thanks Fran! BTW, I really enjoy your music!
docizzen 2 months ago
@docizzen I can't put a link in these comments, but it's the link on the channel page for this channel. Then look for comparisons and shootouts.
Fran
franguidry 2 months ago