Yale Center for British Art

Yale University, New Haven, CT.  August 4, 2005

Field Work Journal

Recording Locations and Schedule

LIBRARY HALL— early morning.

We recorded using the DAT and Rode NT3 microphones.  They were positioned mid-court perpendicular to axis of the court.  Their position was adjusted during the session.  Performers were in various locations in the hall such as in the center, the corner, and near the concrete cylinder.  The wood floor and paneled walls were highly responsive.  In addition the large concrete cylinder sent the sound away and then back, creating much ambient complexity.

ENTRANCE COURT— mid-morning.

We recorded using the DAT and Rode NT3 microphones.  They were  positioned centrally in the hall, directed upwards.  The performers were generally close to the middle.  The acoustics of the space were highly reveberant.

 ENTRANCE COURT— noon.

We recorded using the DAT and Rode NT3 microphones.  They were positioned centrally in the hall, directed upwards.  The performers were generally close to the middle, though for the percussion section, moved around the perimeter of the space.

4th FLOOR STAIRWELL— afternoon.

We recorded using the DAT and hand-held stereo microphone. The sounds from the stairwell banisters were very reminiscent of the Exeter library stairwell.

LIBRARY HALL— afternoon.

We recorded using the DAT and hand-held stereo microphones. The performers and microphone were close to the middle.

Team Members

            John Downey, Stanford University School of Medicine

            Jenny Kallick, Amherst College Music Department

Performers

            Terry Hare, Viola da Gamba

            Nancy Jin, Violin

            Richard Lalli, Voice

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

            Amy Meyers‚ Director, Yale Center for British Art

            Fran Nankee‚ Assistant to the Director, Yale Center for British Art

            Constance Clement, Deputy Director, Yale Center for British Art

            David Mills, Associate Director for Finance and Personnel

            Jane Nowosadko, Coordinator of Programs

            Arnold Boles, Media Technician

            Len Costanza, Head of Security

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