Dave answers your questions about how he records audio for our podcasts and shows you a few tips getting started with your own audio setup.
Using his Alesis MULTIMIX8 FireWire Mixer he can record up to 8 different channels, gives a brief description of the “knobs” on this mixer and shows you his preferences for mixing his audio.
Along with his mixer Dave uses the Marshall MXL990 XLR Condenser Mic and Heil PL2T Mic Arm to position the mic for optimal recording.
Next Dave explains how to setup the Alesis mixer in Garage Band to get the 8 different recoding channels if need be. Along with setting up the mixer we get a look into some basic features of Garage Band and techniques for podcasters!
Watch the video above for more details and if you have any questions do not hesitate to leave a text response below or shoot Dave and email at David@geekologist.net
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David Ford
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Dan Peters
David Ford
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Dan Peters
David Ford
Grady Joslin
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Keaton Taylor
Excerpt:
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Hosts:
David Ford
Keaton Taylor
Dan Peters
Topics:
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Dan Peters
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Hosts:
David Ford
Keaton Taylor
Dan Peters
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