December 6th, 2024 × #audio#video#gear
How to Look and Sound Good at $10, $100 and $1000 With Producer Randy
Tips and recommendations for improving audio and video quality on calls and recordings with packages at different price points.
Wes and Scott talk with Syntax Producer Randy Rektor. From mastering mic technique to lighting hacks and choosing the right camera, they discuss the best ways to upgrade your audio and video setup on any budget.
Show Notes
- 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
- 03:01 Brought to you by Sentry.io
- 04:14 Understanding signal-to-noise ratio
- 06:48 Using de-noise
- 09:12 The importance of mic technique
- 10:28 Dealing with electrical noise
- 11:15 The proximity effect
- 13:01 Sound treatment vs sound proofing
- 23:33 Do egg crates work for sound treatment?
- 25:22 USB mics vs XLR mics
- 27:06 Video composition
- 30:18 How to improve your lighting
- 35:37 Choosing the right camera
- 36:58 The importance of codecs and bitrates
- 38:14 What to look for in a webcam
- 38:50 Randy's packages for $50, $150, and $500-$1000 budgets
- 40:02 The $50 package/selecting your mic
- 43:53 The $150 package
- 45:32 The $500-$1000 package
- 51:07 Mic stand recommendations
- 56:50 Sick Picks & Shameless Plugs
Sick Picks
- Randy: etymologynerd on TikTok
Shameless Plugs
- Randy: Randy's YouTube Channel
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