How Do You Record A Crowd Sound Effect?
Crowd sounds are a mainstay of many sound art or experimental music projects. When you are looking for the effect to add to your musical tracks, you may be able to find an actual live crowd to capture on digital media, or you may have to create your own fake crowd track. Either way, here are some tips to get the effect into your sample menu. Find the kind of event you want to capture, whether it’s a small, polite crowd or a huge, raucous one. Get the right equipment. Evaluate mics for long-range sound pickup. A short-range mic will not get the crowd sounds you want. Prep for the gig. Check batteries and accessories to make sure everything will be working when you’re in among the crowd. Check security requirements. Some venues don’t allow recording equipment inside. If anybody gives you any trouble, it’s good to have a pre-arranged agreement in place. Record the crowd when you’re at the event. Be sure to get a god variety of samples. The more crowd sounds you have, the more you can tail
