Phillips Exeter Academy Class of 1945 Library
Rockefeller Hall, Exeter, New Hampshire. July 25, 2005
Field Work Journal
Recording Locations and Schedule
ROCKEFELLER HALL— July 25, morning.
We used the DAT recorder with 2 Rode NT3 microphones to collect ambient as well as directed sounds produced at the piano using various mallets and techniques. The microphones were on the hall floor perpendicular to the entrance foyer. Additionally, the triangle and woodblock were used. Digital video was recorded during the whole period. The sounds we produced were clear and focused, yet little reverberation was present due to the large openings to the book stacks.
ROCKEFELLER HALL/MAIN STAIRWELL— July 25, mid-day.
We used the DAT recorder with 2 Rode NT3 microphones to collect ambient as well as directed sounds produced at the piano using various mallets and techniques. The microphones were placed inside the stairwell while the piano was positioned close to the stairwell entrance with the door open. Additionally, the triangle and woodblock were used. Digital video was recorded during the whole period. The sounds produced reverberated well, given the concrete walls and slate floor.
ROCKEFELLER HALL— July 25, afternoon.
We used the DAT recorder with 2 Rode NT3 microphones to collect ambient as well as directed sounds produced at the piano using various mallets and techniques. The microphones were placed on the 4th floor overlooking the center of the hall. The piano was positioned in the middle of the hall with the large carpet halfway rolled back. Additionally, the triangle and woodblock were used. Digital video was recorded during the whole period. The sounds produced on the floor of the hall were well directed and clearly audible on the 4th floor; yet without reverberating surfaces the only reflected sound was from the ceiling and floor.
On-site Team Members
John Downey, Stanford University School of Medicine
Jenny Kallick, Amherst College Music Department
Participating Performers/Technicians
John Downey, Stanford University School of Medicine
Jenny Kallick, Amherst College Music Department
Equipment
Tascam DA-P1 Digital Audio Tape Recorder
Rode NT3 condenser microphones, two
Audio Technica AD825 Stereo microphone
Fuji FinePix S602Zoom
Sony Digital Handycam DCR-TRV38 Video camera
We would like to thank
Jacquelyn Harvey Thomas, Academy Librarian, James H Ottaway, Jr. Professor
© 2005 Kahn Project