Option #1–Use your smart phone for both audio and video.
Option #2–For better audio, use an external USB mic. These are affordable and require no additional devices to connect directly to your computer.
Option #3–For best quality, use a condensor mic and audio interface with phantom power.
A basic audio recording app for your computer (e.g., GarageBand). If you don’t have one, you can download free audio software, such as Audacity.
For video, you’ll need a camera or your smartphone.
Recording Prep
If you’re using an external mic:
Close mic-ing is always best. Aim the mic at the guitar’s bridge for a warmer sound, or the neck for a brighter sound.
Check to make sure that when you play, your signal does not “peak” (distort) on the input meter (keep it between -12 and -8db). For more info on setting recording levels.
Position your smartphone or camera horizontally and set up your picture so that it includes all of you (both hands) in the shot.
Make sure that the smartphone or camera is correctly oriented so the recording does not play upside down (notice in the picture, the correct orientation of the iphone).
Option #1--Use your smart phone for both audio and video.
Option #2--For better audio, use an external USB mic. These are affordable and require no additional devices to connect directly to your computer.
Option #3--For best quality, use a condensor mic and audio interface with phantom power.
A basic audio recording app for your computer (e.g., GarageBand). If you don't have one, you can download free audio software, such as Audacity.
For video, you'll need a camera or your smartphone.
Recording Prep
If you're using an external mic:
Close mic-ing is always best. Aim the mic at the guitar's bridge for a warmer sound, or the neck for a brighter sound.
Check to make sure that when you play, your signal does not "peak" (distort) on the input meter (keep it between -12 and -8db). For more info on setting recording levels.
Position your smartphone or camera horizontally and set up your picture so that it includes all of you (both hands) in the shot.
Make sure that the smartphone or camera is correctly oriented so the recording does not play upside down (notice in the picture, the correct orientation of the iphone).
