Now we will discuss the equipment  needed for sound and voice recording in the field. Nearly everyone will be able to make a record in the audio recording studio, but much more valued specialists has ability to quickly and efficiently solve non-standard tasks. Creative thinking has always been held in high esteem. When I say record, I mean a live recording of sound or voice source. In my opinion, the most in demand can be considered as voice recording.

Perhaps you have a question about the appropriateness or relevance of the records outside the studio. The answer to this question is simple: many organizations need to prepare the musical material, for example, for local celebration event, but in this case is important - not studio quality, and the ability to record directly in the workplace. In addition, EFP record is the best option for those musicians who reside in the creative process and always want to have access to the record equipment. Even more, this way you can record concerts, but this is a topic for another article...

Equipment
Assumed that the studio is characterized by the presence of special facilities, a large amount of equipment for recording and editing sounds. In addition, the huge number of additional devices that make the recording process becomes more convenient and comfortable. But all this just does not really take with them, provided that we should have no mobile studio on the spacious car. For this reason the sound in itself should have only the most necessary. Below, we consider specifically what is included in this most essential list.

We follow the sound from the source to the recording device, it is possible to outline a scheme artless: a microphone - mixer - Sound card - laptop - audio voice recording software. To control the recording process, we also need headphones. Another important detail is the microphone stand. For equipment with EFP recording the main requirement is a small size, light weight and autonomy.

Using a laptop is more convenient and simple. This is due to the fact that it can easily take with you. In addition, it allows you to quickly and graphically record and edit material. Another plus in favor of using a laptop is a great stock for long records durations. The notebook allows connection of various external modules and use any suitable software for audio recording. I can say that almost any notebook can be adapted to work with sound.

If the laptop is required only for audio and voice recording purpose, then the configuration can be very simple, because this process requires minimal system resources , but for long operation mode, special attention should be paid to the battery. To produce digitized sound, you will need a sound card that has a stereo analog inputs (usually many of laptops has it by default). When choosing a sound card should be based on such criteria as quality of the ADC, DAC, and general immunity. It is also important bits resolution and sample rate. Number of inputs and outputs is set mainly in multi-channel recording. Such opportunities may be used for live recording or recording a band.