Recording Archie and Chrissie 29/04/2013

Recording

Microphones Used:-

1. Neumann U87 x 2
2. AKG C414 x 1 (Used For Guide Track)

The Recording Started at approximately 11.30 Am and was finished by 1.30 Pm. 

The Radio Drama was read through by both actors several times before the recording took place allowing them to get into character. The Drama was Recorded multiple times however several takes were deleted due to the Mac desktop crashing halfway through the recording process. This was a major problem as it deleted several good lines of dialogue which could have been used in the final mix. Out of 5 takes 3 were successfully recorded . 

The actors stood approximately an arms length away from the microphone in order to capture a more natural  vocal tone and to give a more spacious feel to the recording. We had planned to record Archie's Monologue using a more up close microphone to gain more presence which would help provide an effect which would indicate him thinking to himself, however due to several issues regarding the studio equipment this was overlooked.

 In order to provide such an effect EQ can be utilised in order to give the Vocals more presence.  

Voice Actors.

Ian Watt portrays Archie

Angela Branney Portrays Chrissie

Organising the Radio Drama.

The multiple takes were lined up in a separate session to be arranged. The best lines were separated from each recording and combined into one session for further editing and mixing.