microphone location recording

MICROPHONE LOCATION RECORDING.

Using a handheld portable recorder and mobile phone, I recorded different sounds around the college at various locations. I took notes on the duration, take, location, subject and proximity and recorded the results.

The first sound I recorded  (take 2) was the sound of a bathroom door closing. It lasted for 3 seconds, and it was recorded approximately 3 inches away from the door.

The second sound I recorded (take 3) was the sound of a running tap. I had recorded this is a bathroom, approximately 1.5 inches away from the running tap.

The third sound I recorded (take 5) was the hand dryer in the bathroom when it was turned on. The duration for this was 2 seconds and was recorded about 3 inches from the dryer.

The fourth sound recorded (take 7) was the toilet in the bathroom flushing. The duration for this sound was 5 seconds and it was recorded from 30 cm away from the toilet bowl (approx.)

The fifth sound I recorded (take 8) was footsteps, which was also done in the bathroom. This lasted for about 5 seconds and was recorded about 5 cm away from the person’s feet.

The sixth sound I recorded (9) was the echo produced in the stairways mixed with the sound of a pen tapping on the metal bannisters. The duration for this was 8 seconds and was recorded about 50cm away from the bannister creating the original sound.

The seventh sound recorded (take 11) was the sound of turning on a printer downstairs on the 1^st floor. I recorded this sound 3 inches away from the printer. The duration for this sound was 5 seconds.

The eighth sound (take 12) I recorded was the sound of someone ordering something on the vending machine in the atrium, I recorded this sound 2 inches away from the buttons being pressed on the machine.

The ninth sound recorded was (take 15) someone exiting and re-entering the college with their access card. You could hear the sounds of the door opening as well. The duration for this sound was 4 seconds and was recorded at the entrance of the college.

The tenth sound recorded was ( take 17) the sound of a ring being banged against a metal pole which made a vibrating sound as it made contact with the pole. The proximity for this specific sound varied between 2-0inches, 2 based on the distance from the pole before it was banged and 0 being when the ring was in contact with the pole.

The eleventh and final sound was recorded on the top floor, outside the music classroom. This sound was of someone playing the drums and someone else singing. The proximity for this sound would be approximately 3 metres.