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Loud & Clear! Hammond Organ, Electric Guitar and Drums, with the Nokia 808

Published on 21 January 2013 by

As you might know by now, my daily job is at a radiostation in The Netherlands, Radio 6 Soul & Jazz. And every once in a while when come to the studio, there’s a band playing in the hall. But it’s not often that I have the privilige of hearing all instruments amplified.

A few days ago, I was happy to see the guys from Organ Tonation at work: Frank Montis (Delmontis, Laura Vane & The Vipertones), drummer Lean Robbemont (Alain Clark, Delmontis), in October 2011 expanded with the guitar strumming skills of Aron Raams (Gare du Nord).

I had no time to set things up, nor to rehearse anything: the broadcast was live, I entered a few minutes before they would start, so I dropped my coat on the floor, got my Nokia 808 PureView out and started filming.

Later, I discovered that for some reason my Nokia 808 was on 25fps (instead of 30fps), but that won’t influence the sound in any way. This was extremely loud, and I’m still amazed about the ease with which Nokia’s Rich Recording handles it. I enjoyed recording this, I hope you’ll like it as well!

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9 Responses

  1. MrTaco
    22 January 2013 at 14:35

    So are you just holding the 808 straight in your hands? I haven’t done much videoing with mine, just a few tests here and there, but every time I play it back it’s spoilt by the sound of my fingers constantly adjusting their grip on the phone’s body. Every tiny movement goes straight into the mic. Any tips on getting around this?

    • Marc @PureViewClub
      22 January 2013 at 15:29

      Just holding it straight, keeping my fingers away from the microphones, using my thumb on the screen to zoom in and out…

      • EasycapExpertti
        22 January 2013 at 17:58

        I prefer to zoom with the volume buttons of Nokia 808 – have You tested that way?

        • Marc @PureViewClub
          22 January 2013 at 19:47

          I think it’s easier to zoom in the screen. I like the way you can first zoom in on the specific part you want, and then release your finger from the screen. The action seems faster and more natural to me, and more precise.

  2. James
    22 January 2013 at 14:20

    Great video of the 808, the champion:-)

  3. Juha Lappalainen
    22 January 2013 at 04:01

    Super groovy! Awesome musicianship.

  4. Frank Montis
    22 January 2013 at 02:29

    Thanks for sharing this. If you want to support Organ Tonation please ‘like’ our fan page @ http://www.facebook.com/organtonation .

    Frank.

  5. egaf
    21 January 2013 at 19:59

    Great recording! :)