The pros and cons of different scenarios
Posted: 09 Aug 2024 11:21
After being member here for quite a while I had some idling thoughts about the different categories of recording scenarios. Basically these are: members recording themselves, outdoor, Hotel, and neighbours roommate.
Each have their own advantages and disadvantages, which I like to list here, and I am curious what your thoughts are...
members
Usually the best, most clear quality, and usually the longest, most complete recordings. But to me, that peeping sensation of "behind the curtain" is somehow missing. That's why I prefer the other categories. Still great sometimes.
Outdoor
My least favourite. Due to very high risk of getting caught, most recordings are very short, and very distant, and thus often of poor quality. Also often lots of disturbing noises. And little content, because captures are limited to summer.
Hotel
Pros: usually good quality due to thin walls and doors. Many people are often careless about being loud bc of anonymity. Party mood and vacation further increase chances of success, so lots of captures.
Cons: lots of interruptions and early cuts.
Probably my favourite category.
neighbours
Pros: usually longer sessions with very few interruptions. Little risk of getting caught. Planning is often possible.
Cons: thicker walls/ more distance to doors usually brings poorer sound than hotel recordings. Roommates are the exceptions, but here, the lovers usually try to be quiet.
My second fave.
Any opinions?
Each have their own advantages and disadvantages, which I like to list here, and I am curious what your thoughts are...
members
Usually the best, most clear quality, and usually the longest, most complete recordings. But to me, that peeping sensation of "behind the curtain" is somehow missing. That's why I prefer the other categories. Still great sometimes.
Outdoor
My least favourite. Due to very high risk of getting caught, most recordings are very short, and very distant, and thus often of poor quality. Also often lots of disturbing noises. And little content, because captures are limited to summer.
Hotel
Pros: usually good quality due to thin walls and doors. Many people are often careless about being loud bc of anonymity. Party mood and vacation further increase chances of success, so lots of captures.
Cons: lots of interruptions and early cuts.
Probably my favourite category.
neighbours
Pros: usually longer sessions with very few interruptions. Little risk of getting caught. Planning is often possible.
Cons: thicker walls/ more distance to doors usually brings poorer sound than hotel recordings. Roommates are the exceptions, but here, the lovers usually try to be quiet.
My second fave.
Any opinions?