Recording in Studios and Dubbing Rooms
TV station studios and dubbing rooms are acoustically designed by experts. Sound isolation, absorption, reverberation time, and equipped mics/mixers generally meet requirements for satisfactory recording. However, achieving high-quality, clear, bright, full, smooth sound meeting bel canto standards requires recording techniques.
Since anchors/hosts appear on camera in studios, audio/video recording is simultaneous. Mic placement must also consider visuals; mics usually stay off-screen for a clean picture. Under these constraints, mic choice is vital for quality sound. Best choices: super-cardioid condenser mics or small lavalier mics (also condenser). Both meet visual needs; condenser mics offer transparent, clean, low-distortion, true-to-source sound.
Crucial: Maintain proper mouth-to-mic distance. Too close causes proximity effect (increased bass), sounding stiff and "dry"; too far increases reverb, sounding hollow and unclear. Test to find the sweet spot. For lavalier mics, placement matters (best on the second shirt button). Due to directionality, avoid large head turns during recording to prevent volume/frequency shifts affecting sound.
In dubbing rooms (off-camera), some anchors "eat the mic." Avoid excessive recording levels to prevent inconsistent volume with other TV programs and potential clipping. Dubbing rooms are small; if monitors are inside, turn them off during recording to avoid feedback and hollow sound.
Since anchors/hosts appear on camera in studios, audio/video recording is simultaneous. Mic placement must also consider visuals; mics usually stay off-screen for a clean picture. Under these constraints, mic choice is vital for quality sound. Best choices: super-cardioid condenser mics or small lavalier mics (also condenser). Both meet visual needs; condenser mics offer transparent, clean, low-distortion, true-to-source sound.
Crucial: Maintain proper mouth-to-mic distance. Too close causes proximity effect (increased bass), sounding stiff and "dry"; too far increases reverb, sounding hollow and unclear. Test to find the sweet spot. For lavalier mics, placement matters (best on the second shirt button). Due to directionality, avoid large head turns during recording to prevent volume/frequency shifts affecting sound.
In dubbing rooms (off-camera), some anchors "eat the mic." Avoid excessive recording levels to prevent inconsistent volume with other TV programs and potential clipping. Dubbing rooms are small; if monitors are inside, turn them off during recording to avoid feedback and hollow sound.