Music Recording Equipment

What does your S play? I have two DDs, one playing the flute, the other playing the clarinet. I figured between the two of them, my audio/video investment will pay off. I bought a Zoom H6 hand held recorder and 2 KM184 /Neumann, paired with My Canon 77D. I bought everything in Dec 2019 from Sweetwater. Of course, along with these equipment, you will need tripod, mic stands, and wiring. I synchronize my video and audio with Hitfilm express after extensive research for free post production software. There are videos in youtube showing how to set up mics. I have been pleased with my current products. We recorded kids’ jury submission for precollege, festival, and competition auditions, etc. I think it is a good investment. It really cost a fortune to go to professional studio. I wish I could upload a picture for you to see what the setup look like.

Yes, Compmom it does sound like PI1277’s Iphone paid off.

@hopeqing, thank you for the input. S plays bass. I will check the equiment you have mentioned.

Thanks to Artsydad for the sweetwater, I checked their website, there is a lot of useful info on there.

My D is attending a virtual program the next 2 weeks and one of the components is to send in a video we feel best represents the audio/video quality she would use for an online audition/pre-screen. They will review the video/sound and give hints, so I’ll be sure to share the feedback.

PI1277, thank you, that will be great!

Do you think it’s ok to just use a camcorder? We have a Sony camcorder that’s pretty decent. Please advise. Thanks a lot!

Great question. This came up previously and I shared this info in that thread. For your convenience, I’ve copied and pasted below . . .

“How to make an audition video without spending a fortune” – written by Nathan Cole, First Associate Concertmaster of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, specifically regarding pre-screen videos for college auditions.

https://www.natesviolin.com/make-audition-video-without-spending-fortune/

A good philosophical summary:
“Committees want to see and hear an accurate representation of you and your playing.
That’s it! Your video succeeds if the people watching it feel as though they’re hearing you live. It fails if it gives a different impression, either deliberately (because you tried to fool the committee) or, more likely accidentally (because of poor picture or sound).”

I was just recommended a Zoom Q8 for recording music festival and future college auditions, anyone have any feedback?