#Multiple microphones into single input portable#

High-capacity SD cards are becoming more and more affordable, so consider picking up a few of those. Anticipate that recording at 24-bit/48 kHz gives you about an hour of stereo recording per gigabyte. With 24-bit/48 kHz being the broadcast standard for most productions, these files sound great, will give you good headroom, and will play well with most video files. The first step is to set the recorder to record 24-bit/48 kHz WAV files.

#Multiple microphones into single input portable#

If you have a non-existent budget, or if you're working on a low-profile job where you can't bring much gear, you may only have the portable digital recorder itself to handle all of the audio work in a shoot. Workflow #1: Using Only a Portable Digital Recorder

I suggest that you read about all of these different workflows, because there are many tips mentioned throughout the article which can be applied to any situation. We'll start with a bare-bones workflow and move our way up, so you can see how each additional piece of equipment helps you do a better job. There are workarounds that enable you to record sound for video using less gear. You need other equipment to do all of the things that the recorder itself cannot. Why do I need external microphones, a field mixer, and a clapper slate ?' A portable digital recorder is just one piece of the puzzle in a full-blown location audio kit. You may be thinking, 'Wait a minute, I just have a portable digital recorder. First, we'll focus on different workflow options. Later in this article, we'll go over the key operational functions you must perform every time you record. You need to be a bit more organized and methodical when working this way. The practice of recording audio on a separate device is called 'double-system' shooting.

Zoom H4n Pro 4-Input / 4-Track Portable Handy Recorder with Onboard X/Y Mic Capsule