Gain vs Trim vs Fader on Audio Recorders for Video & What is Mixing?
In this episode we discuss the differences between audio gain, trim, faders. These terms can be confusing for beginners in the sound recording world! So here we’ll define each term, demonstrate its proper usage, and clear up any confusion you may encounter on your quest to record great audio for video.
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX.
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Gear used or mentioned in this episode (the links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases):
Sound Devices MixPre Series Recorders — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
ZOOM F6 audio recorder/mixer — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
ZOOM F8n Pro audio recorder/mixer — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
ZOOM F3 audio recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
Mackie DLZ Podcast/livestream (the big, original) - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
Mackie DLZ XS (Smaller, 2 input) — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
RODECaster Pro II podcast mixer/recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
Sound Devices 888 Field Recorder — B&H, Sweetwater
Allen & Heath SQ5 — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
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