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Convention Paper

A 'Split-Track' Recording Technique for Improved Eng Audio

Authors: Pizzi, Skip

AES Convention 74 · Paper 2016 · October 1983

Abstract

The "split-track" recording technique employs any recorder with two audio tracks, using two (separated) microphones, to gather synchronized sound from two independent sources simultaneously. The two tracks are mixed to mono during postproduction. Applications include two-lavalier-mic interviews, simultaneous foreign language interpretation, podium and audience miking, recording two simultaneous events, and dual-perspective sound effects or ambience recording. Results are improved since little or no on-location mixing is required during the original recording.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 74
AES Convention
74
Paper number
2016
Publication date
October 6, 1983
Session subject
Studio Design
Affiliation
National Public Radio, Washington, DC (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper