how to record myself?

[kosiwago]

I'd like to know what equipment to use. Uploading shouldn't be a problem but how do I record it? Can you record stuff with an MP3 player?

[yeppie]

Definitely yes.
We have discussed some devices before (see hardware section). Just be sure to get a player that comes with a built-in mic. It´s harder to find a player that has the option for an external mic but you won´t need that for nearby recordings in an otherwise quiet surrounding.
I still recommend Cowon, iRiver and Creative.

I think it was sc0tt-uk who recommended the T30 (iRiver?) for recordings.

[Manuela]

[quote="kosiwago"]I'd like to know what equipment to use. Uploading shouldn't be a problem but how do I record it? Can you record stuff with an MP3 player?[/quote]

Another possibility is using a Digi-Cam, many of them are able to record sound in a good quality, for example this very little Pentax Camara, which makes Pictures and Sounds in very high quality:

http://www.ciao.de/Pentax_Optio_S5i__18 ... ductdetail


Regards, Manuela

[Fast Eddie 31]

If you know when the action is going to happen and want to be set up beforehand the Olympus VN-3100PC and VN-4100PC have timers set up on them so you don't have to be fumbling with a recorder. Not the highest quality but they work good.

[kosiwago]

Thanks for the advice! I will check if the mp3 player I have can record sound. Otherwise I will try my digi cam... Unfortunately, it only records 1,30 minutes or something like that.

And yes, I was thinking of trying to record myself. That way I might be able to swap for some guy sounds. I mean, I don't have ANYTHING to trade so the only way is for me to record myself.

Which I have NO IDEA how it's going to sound...or if anybody will find it exciting at all.

[sc0tt-uk]

Hey Kosiwago - an idea I posted might be a solution for you:
http://yeppie.org/ssl-forum/viewtopic.php?t=664

I've also been thinking of recording myself for a while - someone's gotta get things moving with that "for the gals" forum. I've got the equipment already, but all I keep thinking is "is anybody really gonna wanna hear this?" I mean, unless I was to fake it a bit, it's not like there's loads to listen too, it'd be a real less-is-more recording if that makes sense. Plus... sucks to admit it... but maybe I'm a bit shy about this!
The idea of trading with another first-timer before I post up here to see what she thinks makes things seem a lot less scary though... drop me a PM if you wanna try that.

Cheers... good luck with your mp3 player!
Sc0tt-uk

[kosiwago]

[quote="sc0tt-uk"]I've also been thinking of recording myself for a while - someone's gotta get things moving with that "for the gals" forum. I've got the equipment already, but all I keep thinking is "is anybody really gonna wanna hear this?" I mean, unless I was to fake it a bit, it's not like there's loads to listen too, it'd be a real less-is-more recording if that makes sense.
Sc0tt-uk[/quote]

What a great idea! Hey, it's OK to be shy. I know I'd feel a little weird recording myself...but I also think that there'd be no harm in it. It's not really like it's porn or anything.

And I'm so curious now. For me, real stuff is probably better than fake. Over-the-top stuff can be awful, really.

And well, it's difficult to know the reaction before i hear it, right?

I'll try to get some stuff and then get back to ya!

[sc0tt-uk]

cool - look forward to it