RECORDING SOUND How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these recording sound tutorials to learn all about recording sound with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Record sound properly with the right microphone, Record foley sound basics, and Record sound for video with Jack Black.

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How to record sound properly with the right microphone

Record sound properly with the right microphone

Rajo from the SubStream's "Film Lab" has ...more

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How to record foley sound basics

Record foley sound basics

This video covers the basics of recording Foley sound. Foley was a sound technician at Universal studios who invented a new sound effect ...more

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How to record sound for video with Jack Black

Record sound for video with Jack Black

One of the biggest mistakes that makes homemade TV unacceptable is bad sound. Jack Black narrates this humorous yet basic "recording audio ...more

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How to set up a wireless microphone for sound recording

Set up a wireless microphone for sound recording

Check out this film and theater video tutorial on how to set up a ...more

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How to record sound and pay attention to room tone

Record sound and pay attention to room tone

In the first episode of Anatomy of a Production Disaster, Mike investigates the dark, mysterious world of "room tone". Recording Sound: ...more

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How to record internal sounds in your computer with Audacity

Record internal sounds in your computer with Audacity

This tutorial teaches you how to record internal sounds from your ...more

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How to record audio/sound for your first movie

Record audio/sound for your first movie

You may be tempted to skimp on audio quality in your first movie. Don’t—a single garbled conversation can drive an audience to the exits ...more

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How to practice the art of boom holding in sound recording

Practice the art of boom holding in sound recording

This is a lesson in production basics: The Boom-Holder's Waltz. Get it ...more

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How to record sound effects for a movie

Record sound effects for a movie

This tutorial explains how to record sound effects for a movie you are making.

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How to record great sound with you digital camera

Record great sound with you digital camera

Bre Pettis explains and shows you different microphones and lets you listen to them too. From lavelier mics to shotgun mics, you'll learn ...more

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How to record a sound in Kidspiration

Record a sound in Kidspiration

Record a sound in Kidspiration by first clicking on the image that the sound will be assigned to. Then go to the Sound tab and select ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by dmcknight | Comments 0
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How to record speech or sounds with Microsoft Sam

Record speech or sounds with Microsoft Sam

This tutorial shows you how to record speech using Microsoft's Sam found in the control panel of Windows XP. Once you follow this tutorial ...more

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How to record proper sound levels on a digital camcorder

Record proper sound levels on a digital camcorder

Rajo from the SubStream's "Film Lab" has ...more

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How to record a live church choir

Record a live church choir

Check out this instructional recording video to learn the basic steps in recording a church choir. This video teaches you the acoustics to ...more

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How to record guitar

Record guitar

Want to record guitar? Learn from the professionals at PreSonus while host Bill Gibson shares his techniques for recording guitar with this ...more

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How to control your recording environment

Control your recording environment

Check out this tutorial video that demonstrates how to control your recording environment. The location you choose to record your podcast ...more

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How to record the acoustic guitar in mono with one mic

Record the acoustic guitar in mono with one mic

This instructional recording video will show you how to record the ...more

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How to record a drum set

Record a drum set

Check out this instructional recording video that demonstrates a few basic steps you need to know to record a drum set. You will learn ...more

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How to mic a guitar

Mic a guitar

Check out this instructional recording video that shows you how to mic a guitar. This installment focuses on guitar recording techniques ...more

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How to avoid a phase when recording audio

Avoid a phase when recording audio

You might have heard the term "phase" before, but do you know what it is? Check out this instructional recording video that demonstrates how ...more

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Can't help but smile at this goofy, endearing nerd "master" (Vitalijus Rodnovas) guiding his copy-cat protege robot (coined Waldo). The rig allows Waldo to mimic Rodnovas' body movements in ...

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