Category: Geeks r Us
Hi.
Since I don't have a stereo microphone, but I happened to have 2 plextalk ptr2 recorders, I tried to achieve stereo sound by using both of them at the same time.
I wanted to record the morning sounds from my backyard.
So I set them pointing in opposite directions and I pressed record at the same time .
Then I used my sound editor which is adobe audition, and I put one recording on the left channel and the other on the right.
But I seam to have problems getting the files to synchronise well together.
No matter what I do, they sound wrong.
Even if I manage to get them right, they sound good at first but after a half an hour in to the recording the left channel seams to be very slightly ahead from the right.
So I wanted to ask if there is a program which can synchronise the files together or if there is something else I can do to solve this problem.
If you feel like experimenting, you can get the recording from:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1989628/Morning%20Cyprus%20Easter%20Monday%202014%20mix.mp3
It is 70 minutes.
You can play with the left and right channels, try to adjust them and see if you can synchronise them together.
Nikos
Sorry, I don't have any expertise to bring to this discussion, except to say that it sounds like the speed on one of the recorders is slightly off.
I just wanted to say hello to my Cypriot buddy and ask how that boy of yours is doing?
Bob
Normally one recorder is used, and if you wish stereo, you use 2 channels and 2 mics.
You'd need a multi channel program like used in a studio. It be expensive.
You could try Gold Wav, I think that is the spelling, and use the effects to see if you could do this maybe.
I've not used it for a long time, so can't say exactly how.
You'd use that program on one device. two recorders, even digital ones are hard to sync.
The speed isn't an issue for him, since they are running at the exact same speed.
Best bet is to either use a mixer with two seprit mono micks, or use a Stereo mick.
Hi all.
Thanks for trying to help.
I had the two recorders setup exactly the same. The same bitrate etc so I don't understand why one of them is getting slightly behind towards the end.
I know stereo microphones would be the best solution but I don't have any yet.
I am very well Bob.
My son is also well. He is 15 months old now and he is about to start walking I think.