Hello! this is Richard Sample,

           For week four, we were instructed to record some audio content for our blog, and record in a word document, the equipment and technique used.  A group of students went in our studio located within the loop campus.  Our gear included two microphone stands, two AKG-C414, and a Zoom recorder. 

            I chose to record an “on the spot” improv version of a fake radio commercial for my recording two class.  The idea for the commercial requires much more detail, but for the sake of the lab, conducting different character voices, and to be able to practice a sketch idea for my later project, it seemed like a great idea to try and post. 

            This recording was performed by myself, recorded onto a AKG-C414 through a Zoom Recorder, and lightly tampered with in ProTools.  I had plans of cleaning up and modulating my voice a bit but then I decided to leave it clean.  I want to show people how a natural voice sounds when recorded on a condenser microphone.  I also wanted to provide an example; your voice doesn’t natural sound the same way you personal think it does.  After listening to this recording I have a better idea of how to improve my voice and I have an understanding of the benefit that good equipment can bring.  Personally I think I sound a little like a chipmunk on this recording.  I chose ProTools because I’m familiar with it, and the microphones were set up loosely onto of a carpet. 

            So, without delay, here is a goofy first sketch/idea attempt for the “Pro Wingman” commercial.