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Radio Camp 2013 – Day 14 – Microphone Review
On our 14th meeting, campers, after being taught–on three separate occasions–how a microphone works, after having built their very own microphones, were asked to reflect on what they had learned. And it was a ton of stuff: what “electromagnetic induction” is, that copper wire actually qualifies as a household item, and even how to pronounce the word “diaphragm!
Radio Camp 2013 – Day 13 – Microphone Building 365
On our thirteenth meeting, campers who hadn’t gotten a chance to test their handcrafted microphones in the past finally got their day in the handcrafted-microphone-testing sun! Kiyleaha tried out her maniacal laugh, Tiara had a shout-out for Chance, and everybody played with magnets.
Radio Camp 2013 – Day 12 – Microphone Building 210
It’s hard to believe, but we are officially halfway through this year’s wonderful Summer Dreamers Academy! Today we put the final touches on our very own hand-built microphones, connected them to a mixer/speaker combo, and amplified some 6th grade voices–DIY style.
Radio Camp 2013 – Day 11 – Microphone Building 101
On our eleventh day of Radio Camp, campers were asked how they thought microphones worked; “microchips,” “electricity” and “fleas on tiny treadmills” were all pretty common explanations. After recording their imaginative reverse-engineering’s, they learned about the true inner workings of a microphone, starting with what a transducer is and does. All of this techno babel then led to each camper building their very own dynamic microphone out of household items.
Radio Camp 2013 – Day 10 – Technology
On our tenth day of Radio Camp we asked our campers what they thought “Technology” was. The most frequent answers were “electronics” and “Xbox 360,” but the campers soon learned that it was pretty much everything around us. After learning some scientific definitions, they then made these recordings about not only what they think technology is, but what else they would like to know.
Radio Camp 2013 – Day 9 – Posters and Radio Ball
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Radio Camp 2013 – Day 8 – Rhythm, Tempo & Dynamics
Our eighth day of Radio Camp was crazy, super fun! We learned a slew of new scientific-y terms like: rhythm, tempo and dynamics, and we also learned how to play Radio Ball! The game is a combination of freeze tag and kickball, with a kernel of cleverly disguised learning at it’s core. Then, with Mr. Andy on drums, the campers danced the afternoon away, mirroring his drum beats and exemplifying the previously discussed terms with their footloose feet.
Radio Camp 2013 – Day 7 – Audio Editing
On our seventh day of Radio Camp, campers practiced interviewing some more with the H1 handheld digital recorders. But afterwards, the kids were introduced to the editing process and Adobe Audition–the software SLB staffers use in office. We had some fun rearranging previous recordings around (apparently Nikko likes to eat monkeys and his favorite animal is tacos?) and then made recordings about the qualities that make a good friend.
Radio Camp 2013 – Day 6 – Interview Skills & Practice
On our sixth day of Radio Camp, after playing the super fun “Brainstorm Race” warm-up game, we learned a ton of new things about interviews: from making sure your recording equipment is working properly, to understanding the importance of open ended and follow up questions! Campers then paired up and tried out their newly acquired interviewing skills on each other.
Radio Camp 2013 – Day 4 & 5 – A Time I Achieved
On our fourth and fifth day of Radio Camp, campers were asked to reflect on a significant accomplishment in their lives. Their answers ranged from striking out three batters in the 9th, through unearthing fossils in their backyard, to even standing up for their convictions and giving the American version of “Godzilla” a positive review. We then headed outside for some one-on-one interview practice with the newly introduced H1 digital recorders.
