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Try using the omni-directional mic from the centre of the room hanging from
above.
Another solution is to use a 'conference mic'. They just sit on a desk at
the front of the room and are aimed forward.
The best result is usually from a directional mic set high in the front left
or right corner and aimed to the centre of the room.
The variation in quality depends a lot on sound buffering. The more the
better - ie egg cartons or blankets draping the walls.
In each case you need to experiment with automatic gain - frankly I have
found it better to set the mic gain on the recorder rather than set it to
AGC.
all the best
Patrick
> From: "Mark E. Crane" <[log in to unmask]>
> Reply-To: [log in to unmask]
> Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 15:02:24 -0400
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: interview recording quality help
>
> hope this question falls within the domain of this list--
>
> I'm recording my participation in a networked classroom. I provide technical
> support and am audio taping those interactions. I am using a simple clip-on
> omnidirectional microphone, and am trying not to be too intrusive, although
> everyone has signed release forms.
>
> My problem is that those I am recording tend to to come in significantly
> quieter than my own voice. I keep the mic at waist level, with the record
> level set high. My constant mobility makes it difficult to pull out a
> microphone and place it on the table between us.
>
> I'm sure there is a methodological solution to this problem, and I can
> probably live with the recordings I am obtaining, but is there a decent
> "stealth" microphone or other piece of gear that might improve the recorded
> volume of my subjects?
>
> thank you very much,
>
> MC
>
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