Recording video from you tube while playing along.

[magic8161]

I tried to record myself using my samsung s9 today and you could not hear the bass at all. hears what i did. I connected a cord from my computer to the Aux on the back of my amp. then I plugged in my bass to the same amp and ran a youtube video and taped it using my phone. when I played it back not only did I barley hear the bass it also sounded like crap. whats the best way to record yourself playing along with a youtube video so it sounds good?

 

[garp]

For starters, I would use the computer as the recording device rather than the phone. Even a basic program such as Audacity will allow much more control over recording than the microphone on your phone. The only catch there is that you might need an inexpensive recording interface in order to get multiple audio sources into the computer simultaneously.

Another technique would be to first convert the YouTube video's audio component to an MP3 or WAV file – there are several paid and unpaid online resources that will do this easily. That would be your first track. Then you can record your bass part on your computer as a second track, and then mix the respective levels. Again, a suitable interface might be needed to feed your bass signal into the computer.

 

[MonetBass]

For starters, I would use the computer as the recording device rather than the phone. Even a basic program such as Audacity will allow much more control over recording than the microphone on your phone. The only catch there is that you might need an inexpensive recording interface in order to get multiple audio sources into the computer simultaneously.

Another technique would be to first convert the YouTube video's audio component to an MP3 or WAV file – there are several paid and unpaid online resources that will do this easily. That would be your first track. Then you can record your bass part on your computer as a second track, and then mix the respective levels. Again, a suitable interface might be needed to feed your bass signal into the computer.

You can use Audacity to also record "what you hear", in this case, the audio from the YouTube video. Here is an article on how to do that: Tutorial - Recording Computer Playback on Windows - Audacity Manual

 

[magic8161]

I'm wanting to video myself as well. While playing along with a YouTube video.

 

[DirtDog]

I'm wanting to video myself as well. While playing along with a YouTube video.

Then you'll need a solution that combines two audio sources (Youtube output and your bass) and pass that audio to your video recording solution.

You could try to do this all at once "inside the box", but you'll need some specific gear (mixer) and probably a small handful of cables.

Or you could try it "asynchronously" where you capture the audio from YouTube and then combine that all into a video/audio production software package. If you're on a Mac, iMovie can do this easily. I'm sure there's similar PC software that's reasonably inexpensive.

Finally, the Uber-low tech method. Play the Youtube video from your computer speakers, play your bass from your amp, ensure that volumes are relatively decent so that your phone can then record the resulting audio and video on your phone/camera. But it sound like you tried that already and didn't get the results you wanted. Likely because the stock mic on your phone is not that great at picking up bass frequencies.

 

[magic8161]

Then you'll need a solution that combines two audio sources (Youtube output and your bass) and pass that audio to your video recording solution.

You could try to do this all at once "inside the box", but you'll need some specific gear (mixer) and probably a small handful of cables.

Or you could try it "asynchronously" where you capture the audio from YouTube and then combine that all into a video/audio production software package. If you're on a Mac, iMovie can do this easily. I'm sure there's similar PC software that's reasonably inexpensive.

Finally, the Uber-low tech method. Play the Youtube video from your computer speakers, play your bass from your amp, ensure that volumes are relatively decent so that your phone can then record the resulting audio and video on your phone/camera. But it sound like you tried that already and didn't get the results you wanted. Likely because the stock mic on your phone is not that great at picking up bass frequencies.

Never thought of using another mic on my phone. Have to see how to do that. Thanks this might be it.

 

[DirtDog]

Never thought of using another mic on my phone. Have to see how to do that. Thanks this might be it.

There ARE external mics that can be connected phones that'll give you a higher quality (ambient) recording. I had a Blue Mikey that used with my old iPhone, but of course the connectors changed over time. I'm sure there's something out there you can use with your S9.

 

[magic8161]

There ARE external mics that can be connected phones that'll give you a higher quality (ambient) recording. I had a Blue Mikey that used with my old iPhone, but of course the connectors changed over time. I'm sure there's something out there you can use with your S9.

Thanks The external mic did the trick. This is the finished video. You really need to listen with headphones. Worked out really well. I love this site. so much knowledge.

 

[Spin Doctor]

Thanks The external mic did the trick. This is the finished video. You really need to listen with headphones. Worked out really well. I love this site. so much knowledge.

So what did your setup end up looking like? I'm interested in making a video of my playing, but want a good sound from both sources, i.e. the backing track and the bass. Your solution worked well. It sounds and looks good. Not trying to spend a lot of dough or make it too complicated.