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Background music w/vows?

 



X-Carol_
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Nov 11, 2003, 2:58 PM

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At a recent Wedding, my mini-disc recorded the vows and a hum along with them. I have "somewhat" removed it but not intirely so Im thinking of putting some insturmental music behind it. Has anyone done this? is this a no-no? thoughts? comments? Thank you, Carol


X-Waldemar_Winkler
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Nov 11, 2003, 4:00 PM

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Try this instead: Re-record the audio from your mini disk and route the signal
path through a 1/3 octave equalizer. Some trial and error adjusting of the EQ
will allow you to suppress the annoying hum, perhaps eliminate it. This is far
better, in my opinion, that compromising the ceremony vows with additional
noise.
The hum probably came from your microphone. Inside the mic cable are three
wires - the positive and negative wires are surrounded by either a wire or foil
wrap. This wrap is known as a "shield", as its function is to "shield" the
positive wnd negative wires from radio frequency magnetic fields. These
magnetic fields can become part of audio signal. They are easily identified by
the hum they create. The most common magnetic field is caused by electric
power cables which, if too close to mic cables, will introduce a hum. Since
electrical service in the USA is delivered at frequency of 60 cycles, the hum is
low frequency at 60Hz.
: At a recent Wedding, my mini-disc recorded the vows and a hum along with
them. I have "somewhat" removed it but not intirely so Im thinking of putting
some insturmental music behind it. Has anyone done this? is this a no-no?
thoughts? comments? Thank you, Carol


X-T_Morgan
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Nov 11, 2003, 7:13 PM

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Re: Background music w/vows? [In reply to] Can't Post

Yes, but for a different reason. Mine was just plain boring. During previews, several people would want to jump ahead. I put in a soft, quiet string instrumental in the BG. Now nobody asked to jump forward...like magic...a totally different response with a little music added. Not only did it make it less boring, but it actually greatly enhanced the mood of the moment emotionally. Everyone liked it so much, I'll probably do something similar in future videos. I think it's great.


X-Doug_Graham
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Nov 12, 2003, 9:14 AM

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Re: Background music w/vows? [In reply to] Can't Post

You may also have to cut at 120 Hz (first harmonic of the hum).
Regards,
Doug Graham