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iPad and iPhone For Musicians For Dummies
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iPad and iPhone For Musicians For Dummies

by Ryan C. Williams, Mike Levine
February 2015
Beginner to intermediate
408 pages
10h 17m
English
For Dummies
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Chapter 14

Recording in the Field

In This Chapter

arrow Choosing the appropriate recording app

arrow Evaluating stereo microphones

arrow Maximizing the audio quality of your recording

arrow Correctly deploying your microphone

You can’t always break music down into component tracks and mix them to your heart’s content, whether in the studio or on location. Sometimes, you only get one chance to make a recording, and you must make that recording using your iOS device and a single mic. The process of recording becomes really simple at that point — just aim your mic the correct way and tap Record. Everything that leads up to that point determines whether you correctly record the performance or not.

In this chapter, we take a look at the apps you need to make a proper field recording, as well as the equipment you need, and how to position your microphone to get the best results. Find a place next to the soundboard and get going!

icon warning(bomb) If you’re recording your own performance, feel free to breeze right ...

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