Using OHMS to Index Oral History: A Detailed Tutorial
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Using OHMS to Index Oral History: A Detailed Tutorial

I have been traveling around and talking a great deal, lately, about OHMS (Oral History Metadata Synchronizer).  If you aren’t aware of OHMS, its a free, open source digital tool that improves the user experience for online oral history–connecting a textual search to the corresponding moment in your online audio or video interview.   OHMS…

Keep It Simple: Enhancing Video Footage with Final Cut Pro X
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Keep It Simple: Enhancing Video Footage with Final Cut Pro X

The following video is the first in an ongoing series of tutorials called “Keep It Simple” which explores technical workflows that may seem difficult on the surface but really aren’t.  I will explore all kinds of topics in this series, but this post demonstrates how to use Apple’s Final Cut Pro X video editing software to…

Getting Started: Tascam DR-100 MKII
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Getting Started: Tascam DR-100 MKII

The following is a video tutorial on the setup and basic use of the Tascam DR-100 MKII digital audio recorder.  This video includes basic tips and a visual walk through the initial setup and configuration of this recorder.   Here is a link to view the earlier post featuring the video introduction Tascam DR-100 MK II: A…

Digital Audio Recording Levels: Tutorial
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Digital Audio Recording Levels: Tutorial

So, in years past, I have posted several video tutorials.  The one that has been least-viewed on YouTube is probably the most important with regard to oral history technology.  So I have completely reworked my video tutorial on achieving good audio recording levels for oral history.  In my experience working with those who are new…

Digital Audio Recorders: Tascam DR-100
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Digital Audio Recorders: Tascam DR-100

[Discontinued] Quick Summary: Memory: SD Sample rate /Bitdepth: up to 24/96 Microphone Input type: External: XLR Internal: Omni and Uni Directional Phantom Power: yes Interface: USB 2 Cost: $ 300   One of the many recorders I have been recommending over the past few years is the Tascam DR-100.  The DR-100 is a nice blend…