Lecture Notes: Affordable Audio Recording with iPad

Introduction

• Focus on affordable methods to record professional-quality sound using an iPad.
• Highlight of equipment: Samsung Q2U microphone and Sony headphones.
  • Samsung Q2U Microphone:
    • Price: $70
    • Features: USB and XLR, headphone input, comes with a mic stand.
    • Excellent sound quality for the price.
  • Sony Headphones:
    • Price: $10 on Amazon
    • Adequate for monitoring voiceovers/podcasts.

Recording on iPad

• Suitable for voiceover, podcasting, instruments, vocals.

GarageBand App

• Free app, compatible with iPad/iPhone
• Steps for recording:
  • Go to audio recorder > voice > narrator.
  • Turn off metronome.
  • Check input (Input one), set levels manually.
  • Enable monitor and test mic levels.
  • Record voiceover.
• Editing:
  • Capable of applying EQ, effects, trimming.
  • Option to export for further editing elsewhere.

Shure Motive App

• Designed for Shure mics but works with any mic.
• Settings:
  • Choose between 24-bit or 16-bit, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.
  • Recommended: 24-bit, 48 kHz.
• Recording:
  • Apply substantial gain, often up to 100%.
  • Example: Test voiceover with Samsung Q2U.
• Export and edit options available.

Ferrite App

• Free app (paid version available for more features)
• Suitable for voiceovers, podcasting.
• Recording steps:
  • Confirm recording settings (e.g., codec).
  • Set input gain (recommended around 90-100%).
  • Example: Sample voiceover with Samsung Q2U.
• Editing:
  • Free version has basic controls, paid version offers EQ and effects.
• Workflow suggestion: Record on iPad, edit on computer.

Additional Resources

• Courses offered by Blake Calhoun:
  • Smartphone Audio Production 101
  • Courses on cinematography, color grading, FiLMiC Pro.

Conclusion

• Emphasis on affordability and accessibility of recording equipment and apps.
• Possibility to use iPad, iPhone, or Android depending on the app.
• Encouragement to explore recording capabilities without heavy expenditure.

Closing

• Reminder to like, subscribe, and follow for more content.