I apoloogize if this question is way off the mark. Is it possible instead of renting a mixing board, that there is computer software available that in essence does the same thing when using a shotgun mic. Reason I ask is if I'm shooting outside and I need a sound guy it could get tricky with power for the equipment. Appreciate any help
Mixing software?
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BLUESPIDER
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Re: Mixing software?
Having a Laptop and some mix software is just a bit much. It's cheaper and more resonable to use an simple channel mixer. You can find affordable mixers anywhere, ebay, musicansfriend, or a local thung. I was kidding about the ebay part. Most of the times I just plug my mic directly into the camera and post the audio. Some may dissagree with me on this one. If I mest up, I just ADR. ;D
Having a Laptop and some mix software is just a bit much. It's cheaper and more resonable to use an simple channel mixer. You can find affordable mixers anywhere, ebay, musicansfriend, or a local thung. I was kidding about the ebay part. Most of the times I just plug my mic directly into the camera and post the audio. Some may dissagree with me on this one. If I mest up, I just ADR. ;D
GenJerDan
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Re: Mixing software?
Power problems? How are you going to power the computer, then?
A lot of the mixing boards come with battery power, too.
But if you're really set on doing it...there are multi-channel interfaces for computers (hardware) and mixing programs (software).
If, for instance, you went to http://www.musiciansfriend.com and looked under Recording | Computer Hardware you'll find quite a few.
Dan
Power problems? How are you going to power the computer, then?
A lot of the mixing boards come with battery power, too.
But if you're really set on doing it...there are multi-channel interfaces for computers (hardware) and mixing programs (software).
If, for instance, you went to http://www.musiciansfriend.com and looked under Recording | Computer Hardware you'll find quite a few.
Dan
GenJerDan
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Re: Mixing software?
[quote author=leechild link=board=audio;num=1106420528;start=0#6 date=01/23/05 at 07:45:59]I have a laptop with multiple batteries. That's good to know that some are battery driven. Appreciate the help. [/quote]
If not battery-driven, they'll have adapters to run off of some DC source or another.
Dan
[quote author=leechild link=board=audio;num=1106420528;start=0#6 date=01/23/05 at 07:45:59]I have a laptop with multiple batteries. That's good to know that some are battery driven. Appreciate the help. [/quote]
If not battery-driven, they'll have adapters to run off of some DC source or another.
Dan
Re: Mixing software?
Behringer makes a mixer that runs on 2 9V batteries (3 if you want phantom power). I've used it with batteries and it works pretty well. But, I heard today that Behringer is discountinuing this model so you should check it out quick. B&H carries it (don't remember the model number off hand).
Phil
Behringer makes a mixer that runs on 2 9V batteries (3 if you want phantom power). I've used it with batteries and it works pretty well. But, I heard today that Behringer is discountinuing this model so you should check it out quick. B&H carries it (don't remember the model number off hand).
Phil