Podcast maker space

ZOOM RECORDERS
The Zoom is an audio recorder with a built-in mic that you can check out from the library. It’s the perfect thing for recording a speech, story, interview, or spoken word poem. It’s super easy to use and great for making podcasts. The zoom has features on the front (with the screen), back, left side, right side, top, and bottom. 

Full instructions for hardware, software, and editing below:
 

ZOOM RECORDERS
The Zoom is an audio recorder with a built-in mic that you can check out from the library. It’s the perfect thing for recording a speech, story, interview, or spoken word poem. It’s super easy to use and great for making podcasts. The zoom has features on the front (with the screen), back, left side, right side, top, and bottom.  Here’s how it works.   CHOOSE A MIC There’s four setting for mics on top of the Zoom with a wheel you turn for selecting. Always use a “wind sock” to cover the mic. XY: Use basic stereo recording if you’re recording yourself or an interview where you want to capture each voice. Only the front mic will work, and red light will indicate this. In an interview, make sure you and your interview each speak into the front of the mic, alternatively. Position the mic a few inches below the speaker’s mouth to avoid “puff” sounds. Pass back and forth or use a tripod to place it on a table between you. Always use headphones (left side “line out”) so you can hear how loud both voices are. MS: Use mid-side to record for video or a concert or an event happening in front of you. It will capture front and side sound. 2ch: Use this to record using mics on both sides of the unit. This is good for recording an event with the Zoom placed in the centre of a room. Warning: it will pick up background sounds—not great for voices, unless you have an otherwise quiet room. However, if you want an interview to pick up “ambiance” then this works great. 4ch: Advanced: the difference between this and the 2ch is that it allows you more options when you edit the recording. You can adjust the levels of sound recorded from either side when you are editing.
Before recording Set the “MIC GAIN” (right side) at 5-6 and adjust during recording if you want to make the mic more powerful—to pic up more sound/s. Plug in your headphones for monitoring and adjust volume (left side)  to a comfortable level. Select your mic. Decide whether you want to use a tripod or just handhold the Zoom. *Be aware that the Zoom will pick up hand sounds, so if you hold it, you need to keep your hands from “scuffing” the Zoom.

RECORDING Press the big record button near the base of the Zoom. There is no “pause”. If you press the record button it will end that recording. Press again to start a new recording. Playback To hear the track you have just finished recording, push “play” (right side). If you have multiple tracks recorded, scroll by pushing “play” up/down then push in to play.Delete To delete a track you have recorded, press “menu” (right side) scroll to “edit”, press play, scroll to “delete”.   DOWNLOAD TO NETBOOK By USB: plug in the USB to your netbook or computer and the Zoom. Cords are available from the library. Turn on the Zoom. In the Zoom screen, scroll to select SD CARD READER. By data card: You can also remove the data card (bottom of device), but be careful with it. The computers in the small computer lab are equipped for data card readers. Handle the card gently. After you are certain your files have been copied to your computer, please delete all files from the Zoom before returning it to the library.  PUBLISHING (OR TURN IN TO YOUR TEACHER)Title your audio file with your first and last name. Ask your teacher how you should submit your file, but remember that an audio file is too big to send by email or upload to Moodle. Here’s your options:   1.       Transfer the file by USB (get a cord from the library) or data card. 2.       Create a free account at Soundcloud.com and upload your file there. Then you can give your teacher the URL (web address). Easy.    *EDITING.