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Add the reference track version of the song you recorded on location (step 5, above) to a Pro Tools session. Click the “Save to user IR folder” to commit the IR to your IR library.ĭid your recording create a decent, representative impulse response? The only way to be sure it to test your IR upon the original source song, and compare it with the one recorded on location.

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And the best thing: it isn’t much larger than a portable recorder. It had a reputation for excellent high-fidelity sound, and was built for abuse. In the end, I decided upon Braven’s 625s. Ports for cabling were needed for backup, of course, if fidelity became an issue. That meant that my iPhone could play back through the speaker without any cabling at all.

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I wanted Bluetooth or wireless connectivity. The monitor needed to be able to take a beating. Also, the unit needed to play the sweep loudly. I mean that in terms of manufacture, as well as sonic quality and transparency. That’s not always possible with portable units, but I wanted to get as close as I could.

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Studio monitors would provide a full 20 Hz – 20 kHz spectrum. Respectable frequency response spread.There are dozens of these units, these days. So, I decided to search for portable speakers. I wanted better fidelity than that, though. Despite what you’d think, forums report they work decently. What about something smaller? Some recordists play sweeps from smartphones, or mini speakers. While the sound would be excellent, a studio monitor would be too heavy and awkward. At one extreme, I could use a self-powered studio monitor. What about a monitor? Capturing the best IRs demands decent audio. I created a playlist for those, alongside the reference song. Instead, I decided to use the sweep audio files provided by Audio Ease. They’re usually the size of a clipboard, and I definitely didn’t want to be lugging that around. That would store a song that I could play for reference. Ideally, I wanted something I could stash in my kit, and pull out when I discovered a cool space for an impulse response.įor a playback device I decided to use my iPhone. A Simple Method for Capturing Impulse Responses I didn’t want to be weighed down by a 25-pound monitor and nests of cabling. That helps me move to, respond to, and capture field recordings quickly. I’ve mentioned that I prefer a minimalist recording kit. Setting up a decent monitor is a bit of a hassle, however. You’re used to hauling around your regular kit, of course. Additional time to set up gear and record the IR.A playback device for a reference song or sample.Why Creating Impulse Responses is a Hassle Need to make a babbling television set seem like it is next door? Record an IR played through a wall and run your sound clips through Altiverb. Want to use that weird slapback you found in an alley for sound design? Capture the IR there and lay it over your sci-fi sound fx. Simply fetch an IR from the city and apply it to your gunshot tracks. Sound effects can be submerged into the reverb of stadiums or monuments.ĭo you have a gun battle in the streets of a city, like the classic shootout in Heat? It’s not a problem. That means you can place theatre dialogue in the precise church location where a film scene was shot. Well, recording your own IRs means you can sample and apply the reverb found in places you visit to any clip in your sound library. Why bother with the hassle of capturing IRs? Your Choices When Recording Impulse Responses Why Create Impulse Responses?

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