Acoustic Sounds

Indoor Acoustic: When recording indoor sounds, soundproofing can be used as a way to stop unwanted exterior sounds from entering during a recording session. This can be seen specifically used within the film industry throughout the recording of sounds effect. For example within the original star wars film the doors sliding open and closed was recorded using an envelope and a piece of paper within a studio. However, if the recorder is looking to achieve a different effect they may look to record within a reverberating environment such as an empty room or large warehouse.

Outdoor Acoustics: If you are recording sounds outdoors it will benefit to use a directional microphone so that you only record the wanted sounds. Along with this, it would also be beneficial to cover the microphone with what is called a dead cat so that any sound caused by the wind is minimised. Common examples of where outdoor recording usually takes place are within news reports or within sports commentating. Within film, when recording outdoor sounds, often the dialect is filmed within a studio and then later mixed in with a variety of sound effects so that it is clearer and easier to understand. This can be done in software types such as Adobe Premiere Pro or Logic Pro.

Simulated Acoustic: This type of sound that is generally in its entirety computer generated, there are no natural elements to this sound. However, also under this heading comes sounds that have previously naturally recorded but then have been modified within computer software to host a different effect. This type of sound is popularly seen within music industry through producers and DJ’s such as Calvin Harris and Martin Garrix. These artists use software such as Logic Pro X, Fruity Loops and Sonar as a way to mix and create their personalised sounds. Some effects that can be used within this are: Compression, Reverbs, processors and Auto Tuners.