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What sounds better than a Ferrari engine?

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by Erictpeterson, Jul 5, 2013.

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  1. Erictpeterson

    Erictpeterson Karting

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    I am relatively new to Ferrari and wanted to capture the engine sounds of my F430 Spider running up a canyon in Central Oregon (Oregon 27, Crooked River Canyon). I think the video turned out okay ... what do you all think?

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4aDr2iEE_k]Ferrari F430 F1 Spider Engine Sounds - YouTube[/ame]

    I'm still trying to figure out how to use the GoPro Hero external microphone option to capture forward looking video AND engine sounds ...
     
  2. AKINSB

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    Nice spirited drive and great sound!

    I guess I will never see that empty of road since I live in CA!

    AK
     
  3. DiabloTerr

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    The only thing that sounds better than a Ferrari.....a better sounding Ferrari!!! I am a diehard Lamborghini Diablo fan and have spent countless hours at speeds over 170mph in them, and I believe the Diablo is the ultimate Supercar. However, Ferrari makes the best sounding cars, a 360 Modena with Capristo stage 3 and test pipes is the best sounding car I have ever heard...period.
     
  4. don_xvi

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    A single stock car running down the back straight in qualifying.

    Intermediate length track so you can hear the sound reverberate off the back wall from the stands.
     
  5. KMR968Turbo

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    Carrera GT......it's at least on par with the best sounding Ferrari....the F355 ;)
     
  6. Kevin Rev'n

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    Nice, Looks like a great piece of road! I am jealous.
     
  7. TheMayor

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    A new baby cry.
     
  8. James_Woods

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    Actually, the Aston Martin V12 sounds very good.
     
  9. crinoid

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    Led Zeppelin
     
  10. Wade

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    Maybe not better, but just as good.

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3g2Q1rhy_XI]Donzi 22 classic at 92,5 MPH - YouTube[/ame]
     
  11. Redneck Slim

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    No Ferrari engine could even come close to the sound of a supercharged Rolls-Royce Merlin V-12. For pure aural pleasure,just taxiing in a P-51 Mustang with the canopy open beats any sound that any car can deliver.
     
  12. butcher

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    +1,

    Nothing else comes close.
     
  13. Str8shooter

    Str8shooter Formula 3

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    Must be a blast to drive on a road like that.

    To get optimum engine sound while facing the camera forward you will have to try a few things. Forgive me if I'm telling you something you already know.

    The GoPro has a built in mic that records sound and has a jack for an external mic that is extra.

    You could mount the GoPro on the roof just above the windshield and then to get optimum engine sound you would then mount an external mic in the place you think best sounds and then run the appropriate length cable from the external mic to the jack in the GoPro.

    If you don't want to use a separate, external mic, you could mount the GoPro on the front and capture video and sound using the GoPro's built in mic then mount the GoPro in the back for another run to capture the sound at its best.

    After doing that you have two movies from two different views and one has the superior sound. The when making your video you can edit it to have the best sound file matched with the best view and since you have two or more views you can edit them together with just the single sound file. Take another run and mount the GoPro inside and you have another. In the end you would hear just the best sound file you captured in one run and you can add whatever video you like to it.

    I hope that helps or at least gets you thinking in the right direction. :)

    Since you asked what sounds better.....

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YR0yxxSwAPw]Pagani Zonda R street legal - YouTube[/ame]
     
  14. Erictpeterson

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    Great feedback all around, thanks! For those who are interested here is what that road looks like going in the right direction:

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baFvTO2Oj5M]Crooked River Highway (Oregon 27) - YouTube[/ame]

    FWIW, I am starting to compile a list of amazing fast and twisty roads for drivers of all types. We are in beta now and if you're interested in helping us test the application drop me an email (eric dot peterson at gmail dot com).
     
  15. Texas Forever

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    A woman having an org... wait, are you talking about cars? Oh, never mind.
     
  16. PhilNotHill

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    Black dog. I can relate but...

    A woman in orgasm.

    Wait

    Me in orgasm.

    Really nothing sounds better than a 458 in Race Mode.
     
  17. ScuderiaWithStickPlease

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    Here's a quick comparo of the 458's sounds to some of its competition:

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtgOYKquRns]Audi R8 Plus, Ferrari 458 Italia, McLaren 12C on the road | evo TV - YouTube[/ame]
     
  18. Piper

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    Man, we do think highly of our motors, don't we? These about cover it. Not much sounds compares. I was going to say pillow talk.
     
  19. 134282

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    I could watch that all day.
     
  20. parkerfe

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    An air-cooled Porsche 911 sounds pretty good too...
     
  21. Turbopanzer

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    Cosworth DFX at full song. Doesn't get any better. But the King is still the Ferrari Flat 12. Its God's music! :)
     
  22. Kyoso_Joey

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    Aventador, Zonda, Carrera GT.

    The best all time sounding Ferrari though is the 355.
     
  23. Rosso328

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    Not on an airplane...
     
  24. zygomatic

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    Two Ferrari engines?
     
  25. ScuderiaWithStickPlease

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    Uma Thurman screaming your name in ecstasy as her nails draw blood from your back.
     

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