Recent content by Bschwartz

I have to record what I expect will be some long audio conference calls. I want to use AC power on my recorder because I do not want the batteries to fail. Since the phone system uses AC power, this causes a ground loop problem that inserts noise into the recording. I have a device that sits...

While planning to record interviews on a trade show floor, I was considering whether I needed a wireless mic -- something I didn't really want to buy. I ended up purchasing a belt holster meant for a DSLR with a 1/4 20 thread on the end of it and connecting it to my H4N. Then I connected a...

Hey there..I admit I am a noob here but I am in awe of the expertise in this room. Anyways, as I try to teach myself sound recording, I thought I'd share a little test I did. Basically, I recorded a few seconds of my daughter reading a book outside on a lightly windy day, near a busy street...

Hello: I've been thinking about something and wondered what you experts think. I recorded an interview recently where I did not monitor the sound. As it turned out, the gain on my preamp was turned up at max and the air conditioning ended up sounding like a jet airplane. Noob mistake. If you...

Hello: I've been searching wide and far for a solution to my issue with no luck yet. Would be grateful for any assistance. I often shoot in an office environment that typically has fluorescent overhead lighting. with a few cameras now, I have had issues with footage that is light then goes...