Digital Media Specialist
Audio Recording Books
Equipment Overview
This Audio Recording Kit is equipped with a Zoom H5n and two microphones: a stereo microphone for picking up quality foreground and background audio and a directional mic for isolating specific sounds and reducing background noise. Windscreens help to reduce unwanted wind or air noise from the environment.
This kit is great for:
- field recording
- interviews
Equipment
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Audio Recorder with Stereo mic | Zoom H5 audio recording device with Stereo mic used to pick up foreground and background sounds. a Windscreen for the microphone is included for use on windy days |
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Directional Microphone + Optional Windscreen | Zoom SGH-6 with super-cardioid polar pattern for focusing recording on a specific sound |
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Charged Batteries | 4 rechargeable AA batteries (2 in the recorder, 2 spare) |
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Headphones | Sony MDR-7506 headphones for monitoring sound recording and playback, terminates in 3.5mm plug |
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SD card | Card where media is stored. Removable for backup of recording media onto personal device. |
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SD card reader | Connect to external device via USB-C to backup media from SD card |
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Mini tripod | Used to elevate recorder during interviews and prevent unwanted sounds coming from the surface the recorder is on |
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Sony soft carry case | For ease of use and to safely transport equipment |
