<p>I contacted Tanglewood to see if they would accept a DVD vs CD for vocal auditions.....they said 'only CD' , but added that they don't expect us to do a professional recording...</p>
<p>The suggestion was that I use garage band on the computer to make a CD....
Now, I have already set up a nice space at my Ds school to record the DVDs that all other summer programs accept ... so, my question is:</p>
<p>If I bring my Macbook to the space, will it really make a decent recording?? I have never used garage band, but the concept seems so dinky!</p>
<p>Garage Band on a mac can do a decent job. No, it isn’t pro logic, but you probably don’t need it for this case. My one warning is to get a decent microphone for doing the recording, they aren’t that expensive and it makes a big difference. The other option is to use some of the digital recorders (like the Zoom H2), they record in .wav format which can be put on the mac and made into a CD (I think garage band can do that with existing files)…or you can get an MP3 from it, move it into Itunes and use that to burn a CD. </p>
<p>The other option you have is to do the DVD (especially if that is required for other auditions going on), there are programs that can rip the audio track from that to create a CD with (Nero can do that, I am pretty sure, there are others)</p>
<p>OK…sounds kind of doable…as I am not very literate in computer stuff, was looking for the easiest way without having to add or purchase anything…</p>
<p>we will do a run thru and see how it sounds. I also have a small audio recorder we use for lessons, and that can be downloaded into the comp, so I will ‘run thru’ with that as well.</p>
<p>If all else fails, will try to get someone to take the audio from the DVD</p>
<p>I’ve used garageband + mic for my pre-screening conservatory and competition recordings for the last few years. They’ve all been passed so far, and tbh, the quality is better than some ‘professional’ studio recordings I’ve heard.</p>
<p>Tips: make sure that your volume-in settings are up close to the max, if they’re low and then you want to make it louder post-recording, you end up with more of an electronic buzzing sound.</p>
<p>Make sure you cut up anything you want as separate tracks before you import them into itunes.</p>
<p>Keep the mic as far away from the computer as you can (again, to minimize electronic sound)</p>
<p>Hi,
I may start a new thread after this, but I thought I would jump in because we are in the OPPOSITE situation. D2 needs a number of DVD’s for her summer program apps, singing classical with piano, singing musical theater with piano, and performing monologues.
We are tearing our hair out. Does Garage Band do video? Is there something else to use in the computer?
We fear a video camera would not pick up the sound well. And we do not want to go out and buy a bunch of new equipment. We may hire a wedding video company??
What are families doing about these audition DVD requirements???
Thanks!!!</p>
<p>For the amount that you would spend hiring someone for a one-time recording you could get a decent USB mic or an H3 Zoom. You CAN import iMovie into Garageband to add tracks and whatnot. My singer/songwriter daughter does this. But I would not doctor the audio in an audition recording. iMovie should be fine for any trimming you need to do, or adding titles to the movie if necessary.</p>
<p>Just called OCU to re-check this, which really surprised me: one of the summer programs ( has both VP and MT options) actually requires DVD’s
with no recording device other [no mikes, hand-held or other] than the camera…" YIKES!
Anyone have any suggestions about this?</p>
<p>Perfomersmom, that sounds like good news to me-- the playing field will be level (so to speak!) so no one will be at an advantage because they are able to afford expensive equipment or a professional studio.</p>
<p>It seems like all the easiest methods for making a DVD require a Mac. I’m waiting to get my son one for his high school graduation and take to college. What other devices can you use to easily (emphasis on easily) make a nice sounding DVD using a PC laptop, mikes, etc?</p>