How Microphone Frequency Response Relates to Recorded Sound February 9^th 2017 - 01:00 PM

One of the most popular microphone specs is frequency response. However, is the frequency response spec really an accurate description of a microphone’s sound characteristics?

Why Microphone Self-Noise is Important to Recording February 6^th 2017 - 11:00 AM

Self-noise in a microphone is important if the recordist is seeking to come as close as possible to making a clean, noise-free recording. But how does one read self-noise specs and what numbers are good and bad when making a decision on which microphone to use?

Master Sound Craftsman Jim Anderson On Telling Stories With Sound January 23^rd 2017 - 10:00 AM

One of the great creative art forms in audio is constructing narrative stories using only natural sounds. A master of the craft is Jim Anderson, who for seven years created soundscapes to tell compelling stories for National Public Radio. Now, Anderson is sharing his skills with a new generation eager…

The Difference Between Line and Mic Level Audio January 16^th 2017 - 01:50 PM

What’s the difference between mic and line level audio? If you think this basic question is overly simple, you might be surprised to learn that many people working in pro audio today don’t know the difference. An explanation is in order.

Acoustic Treatment for Makeshift Studios January 11^th 2017 - 01:50 PM

Today — for all but a few well endowed recordists — the new studio is in a home, office or makeshift location. The era of big, professionally-designed recording studios is mostly history. With this new reality comes the need to treat the acoustics of rooms never designed to be studios. It can be …

Alan Blumlein Had a Profound Affect on Modern Stereo Recording January 11^th 2017 - 10:00 AM

On Febuary 12, when Alan Blumlein receives the Grammy’s Technical Award, few in the audience will grasp the profound implications of his life and work. But Blumlein, a visionary engineer whose greatest work happened in the 1930s, changed and still affects modern stereo recording to this day.

How to Properly Set-up a Microphone Preamplifier January 6^th 2017 - 01:50 PM

Setting-up a microphone preamp may seem like a friviolous subject. But microphones have an extraordinary dynamic range and the configuration to match the pre-amp to the mic can be an important factor in getting good levels for recording or live sound. Here’s a guide to the correct set-up considerations.

Dolby Atmos Finds Universal Acceptance Across the 4K Content Landscape December 16^th 2016 - 01:50 PM

Dolby Laboratories said that its Atmos immersive audio technology is now installed in 2,000 suitably equipped cinema screens and that more than 500 titles have been mixed in Dolby Atmos. In addition, Dolby Atmos multi-channel mixing technology is now deployed in more than 60 countries and more than 150 post-production facilities.

Killing Extraneous Noise When Using a Microphone December 15^th 2016 - 09:00 AM

Killing unwanted noises when using a microphone requires the knowledge and skill to know the type of noise and have the available tools to suppress it. Here’s a guide to the basics of removing noise when using microphones for recording.

How to Choose a Microphone Preamplifer November 29^th 2016 - 10:00 AM

The microphone preamplifier in a recording chain has a very basic function — to boost a low-level audio signal to the point where it can comfortably be processed by other equipment in the audio chain. But how the preamp accomplishes this and the range of choices available to the user can b…