The Basics of Recording Audio for Digital Video

Dive into the details of the audio signal chain as we define the different components needed when recording on set for digital video.

00:38 Part 1: Audio Signal Chain and Audio Recorders
07:37 Part 2: Pre-amp and Recording Levels
11:16 Part 3: Audio Cables
15:31 Part 4: Microphone Placement & Types

[PistachioStudioLangley]

As a former college-level audio instructor, I have to say that this is an excellent primer on audio for video recording, full of practical tips. John does a great job of presenting the theoretical aspects of audio (which can be dry and boring to some) in an interesting and relevant fashion. Just one nit-pick on the factual info: consumer level is -10dBV (with a capital "V", referenced to 1 volt), not -10dBv (referenced to .775 volts).

[DanielJames]

Every 6 months I come back to this video and learn something new. Such an asset to the internet!

[DSLRguide]

another brilliant video, it's nice to have all of the relevant (and oh so important) audio knowledge in one series!

[greencertifiedweb]

I used to be an engineer in a radio station. This is probably the best combined explanation of the entire process I've seen.

Also, I bought a Sennheiser 835 years back, now I understand why it makes my voice sound so good, like a late night radio DJ!

[brianstraight]

I'm not a filmmaker, have little desire to be a filmmaker and many times numbers and tech-talk goes over my head and my eyes glaze over.  But, John, there's just something great, fascinating and interesting about watching these lessons of yours and seeing the knowledge and passion you put into them.   The videos covering the history of cinema and the various aspects of them are utterly fascinating and great to watch, but it says something about your presentation that I can watch the overly talky and technical videos like this one and just really get into it.  Thanks for sharing your knowledge and passion with us.  It does make me want to go out there and make a movie myself as I feel your passion.

[andylarusch]

Deep enough to be really useful, shallow enough to catch the really critical info the first time around. Thanks!

[RCAvhstape]

John, you should consider publishing a book as a companion work to all this stuff you've done. You've obviously done a lot of background research and your videos are very clear. Your level of knowledge on multiple subjects and ability to explain is it is impressive.

[PauloRocka]

With videos like these, you are definitely improving Internet itself, as a source of knowledge, empowerment and education. Thank you, guys!

[DonovanBrown]

I did not expect to learn as much as I did. This was a great video. I even learned my recorder is much better than I realized thanks to your explanation of frequency and bit depth. Thanks so much.

[donhendricks]

Absolutely the BEST presentation of "Recording Audio for Digital Video" I have ever seen.  I have a new Audio Hero. Thanks so much. Highly informative and clarifies much of the mystery of recording great audio.  Bravo!

[__aishwarya__]

this was exactly what I was looking for! some of the other "basics of sound" tutorials i watched were way too technical and jargony and this was perfect for a beginner like myself :) clear and concise with really helpful graphics and diagrams

[raythalnahi]

I started my recording journey recently, coming from an audiophile background I thought it’s gonna be easy as I do have an understanding to a certain degree, but boy oh boy was I wrong. This video helped me connect the dots and clear the fog that my previous knowledge kept me in. Thanks you lots

[annedolor]

I am just new to recordings, photography, and videomaking. I am so happy that I got the chance to see this video. I am planning to buy an audio recorder with the best quality. Thanks for this. I just subscribed. 😊

[MiFunVideo]

Thank you for making audio more understandable for me. Your lessons are well organized, full of great info and perfectly executed. You waste none of my time and make complex concepts simple to grasp.

[Laiqul]

i learned a lot, thanks, big thanks for your hardwork to explain it :D

[cktorm]

Dude, before I got t your channel I didn't even know I had a passion for movies, Video and Audio recording. I've been bing watching your videos for days.

[DavidJonesImages]

Best tutorials on the web. Great teacher.
Thanks

[MarionBlair]

Excellent! You've validated so many things, as an amateur, I learn by trial and error.

[MrBillmillb]

Dead wombat? Seems to me they missed an opportunity. Surely it has to be called "RØDE kill"!

[michaelbeckerman]

This is an incredibly well-made video with an absolute wealth of valuable information in it. One of the very best on the subject that I've seen so far. Great work!