How do I record audio from an external device?

How to record audio from an external device, such as cassette tape player, VCR?

1. Step 1: Connect the external device to the Line In jack on your sound card.
2. Step 2: Choose an appropriate source.
3. Step 3: Choose an audio file name.
4. Step 4: Start recording!
5. Step 5: Let the sounds go through your speakers while recording.

How do I use an audio recorder?

1. Open the Sound Recorder application in the following location: Start>All Programs>Accessories>Sound Recorder.
2. Click Start Recording to begin recording.
3. Click Stop Recording to stop recording.
4. Choose a filename and destination in the window that pops up.
5. Click Save.

How do I get good sound in a movie?

Here are five steps you can take that can help your sound.

1. Pay more attention to sound while filming (just by opening your ears)
2. Don’t rely on your camera’s built-in microphone for your main audio.
3. Get the right tools for the job.
4. Create a reference track.
5. Learn about the basic features of your gear.

Can cameras record audio?

In short, the answer is yes, CCTV camera systems are designed to record audio in conjunction with images. However, whether or not an employer or a retail location is allowed to record audio is another matter entirely.

Can headphone jack be used as audio in?

Short answer: No. The Headphone Jack is designed as an output only.

Is it easy to record audio for a film?

Even with the simplest of setups, audio recording for film is no easy task — especially when the whole picture has to be shot in a day. I was recently approached by aspiring director Sam Heydon to record the sound for a short film he had written.

Should I use the zoom dr40 or Zoom H4n for dialogue recording?

Another option available to me would have been to use the DR40 for dialogue and the Zoom H4N for ambient recording, or vice versa, but when you are working in a hectic situation with lots of distractions, having fewer variables to deal with means that there is less chance of making a mistake, so I stuck with the one device.

Do I need to sync audio from a Canon DSLR camera?

A Canon DSLR, fitted with a selection of prime lenses, was being used for filming, but there was no requirement for me to sync my audio. For synchronisation purposes, we were using a simple non-digital wooden clapper to create an audio spike.