Adding Live Audio

chriss60 wrote on 1/21/2010, 1:07 AM

Hi all. I'm using pro9. I recently recorded a dance concert. In one act the performer forgot to turn on her mic - hence perfect music from the theatre's mixer, good video of the performer, but no sound from her mouth.
I've suggested that she comes round and I can dub her voice onto a new audio track, checking carefully her lipsinc on the monitor.
My question is -Can this actually be done ? I'm using Sont V1P with Rode mic using phantom power. I was hoping she could watch her performance on the monitor with headphones, while I record her voice via the camera straight on to the new time line.
Advice appreciated

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Steven Myers wrote on 1/21/2010, 1:45 AM

It can be done.
It might sound unnatural -- i.e., it might actually be better than it would have sounded if the original plan had worked
Try blurring it a little with some 'verb, don't mix the vox too hot. Try to match it up with other acts in which the performers had functioning mics.
It might even be fun.

chriss60 wrote on 1/21/2010, 2:07 AM

Thanks -It's good to hear that it can be done - and your comments about vox quality.
What I REALLY need to know is how do I set up the system. I can't seem to find where on the menu I can add the live audio into the time line

LoTN wrote on 1/21/2010, 11:03 AM

Unless I am wrong you won't be able to play the video while recording (can anyone confirm ?). I would suggest to launch another Vegas instance or to render the "no voice" segment for video playback.

And for the lipsync do not forget that Elastique pro is really great.

Edit:
I love my nickname... I just tested and it is ok, you can play your video and record at same time.

So: add an audio track. Arm it for record. Perform some dry tests, ajusting levels etc... Then once the setup is ok start to play you video and click on the record button. Et voilÃ !

Geoff_Wood wrote on 1/24/2010, 1:08 PM

Standard part of the basic functionality of Vegas. A quick read of at least the Overview section of the manual or Help would be a good idea.

Simply go to <Insert> menu and click "Audio Track", or right-click the track-header space and select "Insert Audio Track", or key <CTRL> Q .

Select the input channel required, and hit Record ! Artist will need to listen to original material on headphones, while watching video. A little 'new vocal' feedback to the phones may help by partially uncovering one ear, or applying some 'Input Monitoring' (read the Help or manual for instructions).

There is even an interactive tutorial (<Help> / <Interactive Tutorials>) that will assist.

Let us know how you got on !

geoff

rickharp wrote on 3/1/2010, 9:57 AM

I am having trouble with adding an audio track. I see the visual spikes in the audio line, but when i stop it and "done" they (the visual ups and downs" are gone, they are straight line, and when i play it, nothing. any thoughts on what i am doing wrong.

sony vegas 8 pro. thanks

MarkWWW wrote on 3/1/2010, 11:23 AM

Are you using Kaspersky software? If so you may find the solution to your problem in this thread.

Mark

rickharp wrote on 3/1/2010, 11:39 AM

i am, wow. i'll read the thread. thanks