Assignments:
- record several short sounds into digital recorder. Keep a take sheet, and change input settings (e.g., with/without 20dB pad, mic/line level, with/without Hi Pass filter, different sampling rates, diferent bit depths, different compression types) for each recording, taking notes about what was changed. Play back the recording each time for comparison. Transfer the recorded sounds into a cpu and save.
- Spend some time with Signalscope, using a mic as input. Study the FFT plotter and waveform displays. Say ‘UU (long ‘u’) into the mic, watch the displays as you slowly change from Uuuu (long U) through Ohhh, ahhhh (short o), aaaa (short a), ehhhh (short e), Aaaa, ihhhh (short i), Eeee. Describe roughly how the waveform changes.
- Go to the Pro Audio parts dept. at
either Sam Ash (48th between B'way and 7th) or Manny's (ditto), and
buy two mono ¼” phone plugs, a stereo mini plug, and some
three conductor shielded cable (at least 10 feet). Radio Shack may
or may not have the same things, unlikely that they'd have the cable.
Solder yourself an adaptor cable from these parts, respecting the
proper TRS routing. Make it well, you'll probably find it very useful. If you want to make it REALLY nice, invest in a little shrinkwrap while you're at it. If you'd rather take the cyberpunk approach, there's probably all the connectors & cable you could hope for tangled up in the back of the floor, but you'll need to desolder it & clean it up before making new stuff.
Here's a wiring diagram:
USE THE DIGITAL DROP BOX TO SEND ME ONE OF YOUR FX (or more if you like)