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Journal Article

A "Split-Track" Recording Technique for Improved ENG Audio

Authors: Pizzi, Skip

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 33 · Issue 4 · pp. 245–248 · April 1985

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-microphone interviews, simultaneous foreign-language interpretation, podium and audience miking, recording two simultaneous events, and dual-perspective sound effects of ambience recording. Results are improved since little or no on-location mixing is required during the original recording.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
33
Issue
4
Pages
245–248
Publication date
April 6, 1985
Affiliation
National Public Radio, Washington, DC (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article