LISTEN – REAL closely. Close your eyes to see if that’s a sound you can use.
Close vs Far – Putting mic close to the sound results in a recording that is very different than when it is far away. A difference of a few inches can be huge.
Levels – AVOID DISTORTION. -6 on the VU meter is a good target.
Use highest quality gear you can get. Lower quality equipmnet does not reproduce everything – you might not be hearing everything that’s in the recording. iPad earbuds are NOT that good.
Multiple takes are a good idea. Don’t record ONE handclap – record 6 or 7, and pick the best one.
PROCESS: Record –> Edit–> Export
RECORD
Settings – advanced
Format – always a tradeoff!
MP3 –> smaller file, but lossy compression = not as good audio [but is it good enough?]
WAV –> better quality, bigger files
Sample Rate –>bigger number = better sound quality
Bit Depth –> bigger number = better sound quality
Bit Rate [MP3 only] –> bigger number = better sound quality
CD quality = 16 bits @ 44100 sample rate WAV
Channels = built-in mic is MONO
I suggest after recording you change the filename AND change the title to something that makes sense.
if recording several SFX, start with a number.
1 snap
2 crackle
3 pop
………………Makes it easier to access in order on playback.
EDIT
Trim unneeded material at beginning and end – see picts below
Change filename, title, add tags if needed.
Can also duplicate a file
[ALWAYS WORK ON A DUPLICATE in case something goes awry]
Can also combine files
EXPORT – where do you want it to go?
email – not possible with very large files, though.
photo album
Google Drive
WiFi Download – screen gives an IP address. On the other device you surf to that address, and can download the file.
open w/ other apps
Bluetooth – can send directly to another Bluetooth device if it’s appropriate
Anywhere on campus, you can call up the print menu [look for the “export” icon – a rectangle with an arrow coming OUT of it] and you should be able to print. What printers are available depends on what network you are signed on to [Student, Staff, etc.]
You’ll see an indication that there is a System Update in the Settings App.
Go to Settings –> General–>Software Update.
If you are able to update, then do so – but PLUG IT IN FIRST. It will take anywhere from 10 minutes to 2 hours.
If you see a message about not having enough room, then you’ll have to clear out some data:
Open the Photos App. Delete anything you don’t want. Be ruthless! THEN, click ALBUMS, open up the “Recently Deleted” album, Click SELECT [on the top right], then DELETE ALL [top left]
Open up the Drive App. Click the menu icon – top left. Click “On Device“. For each file listed, click the Info button, find the slider “Keep on Device”, and turn it OFF.
iMovie – delete projects.
Garageband – delete songs.
Toontastic – delete projects there.
Swipe out of all active apps, and reboot the iPad. [Hold down the power button until the “Slide to Turn Off” gizmo pops up onscreen.]
Delete email accounts in Settings –> Mail. [a bit drastic, this one. You shouldn’t lose any emails or attachments.]
After each step, switch back to the settings app to see if there is enough room. If you are still at a loss, see Mr. Rule or Mrs. Brown in the ARC for additional suggestions.
Once you’ve made room, then update.
AFTER UPDATING:
You will see several screens – but not all of the ones listed below. What screens you see will change depending on which OS you started with, and which OS you ended with.
The first screen you’ll see – “Hello” is several different languages. Swipe to the Right to continue.Click Continue already!Next you will enter your iCloud password. IF YOU CANNOT REMEMBR IT, click “Skip This Step”.30-some screens of legalese. Agree to it. You have to, or you can’t use the iPad.YES, use Find My iPadFor now, DO NOT upgrade. There is very little reason to, is a bit of a hassle, and takes a while.Up to you – but I suggest that you do set one.Get Started already!
