Maintaining Sanity With The 80/20 Rule In Professional Audio May 30^th 2018 - 09:00 AM

In the early days of pro audio, commercial recordings were often made with a single ribbon microphone, a simple broadcast console and a mono audio tape recorder. The choices were all about choreographing performers around the fixed microphone. Today, with the rise of digital audio workstations (DAW), the operational choices…

Loudspeaker Technology Part 16: Moving Coil Motors May 28^th 2018 - 09:00 AM

The motor in a loudspeaker drive unit is a critical element in obtaining high performance. The moving coil principle is a century old and it has survived this long because it has certain advantages which no other technology has yet improved upon. For low frequency reproduction where significant travel is…

Audio Over IP - Making It Work - Part 2 May 24^th 2018 - 11:00 AM

To fully leverage the benefits of IP networks we need to think in IT terms. Just replacing the acronym MADI or AES with IP is insufficient as all we end up with is a very complex, poorly utilized, static network.

A Brief History of IP - Routing IP Networks May 23^rd 2018 - 11:00 AM

Network routing is a phrase that is bandied about broadcast forums liberally. But what exactly does it mean to route an IP datagram? And why is it important for broadcast and radio stations?

Shattering Old Myths About Audio Recording May 22^nd 2018 - 09:00 AM

Those of us who have grown up doing professional audio recording establish certain rules of the road that we learn and tend to never forget. The problem is — over time — new technology makes these our old rules obsolete. Here are some common old-school myths that we now all need to for…

Audio Over IP - Making It Work - Part 1 May 17^th 2018 - 11:00 AM

Building and operating IP networks is much more than just about saving money on infrastructure costs. Its success is deeply rooted in the ease of flexibility, scalability, and inter-connectivity that it can provide. And one of the greatest benefits of IP is that the protocol and underlying hardware is independent…

Creating a Low Cost Studio on a Tight Budget May 4^th 2018 - 01:00 PM

With the few recording studios now for only the rich and famous, many organizations want to take advantage of the streaming media landscape with low-cost podcasts and web presentations. Fortunately, high-quality gear is now available that can be easily set-up in any office, home or other space. Here’s some g…

Loudspeaker Technology Part 15: A Catalogue of Shortcomings May 2^nd 2018 - 01:05 PM

Loudspeakers began as simple wooden boxes. Today, they have evolved into a wide variety of shapes, sizes, colours, materials and technology. Yet, the physics of audio acoustics and the human auditory system has not changed. John Watkinson looks at the state of loudspeaker design and how the industry continues to…

Recording Professional Voiceovers in Homes and Offices May 1^st 2018 - 10:00 AM

For most of us, the era of the recording studio is long over. Voiceovers for broadcasts, podcasts and narration are now mostly done in homes, offices and other make-shift locations. It’s a new world that requires a special engineering skill set to create professional voiceovers from any location.

A Brief History of IP - Audio Networks April 5^th 2018 - 11:00 AM

IP networking is taking the radio and broadcast industry by storm, but as a method of distributing data, it has been available since the 1970’s. So, what are IP Networks? And why have they become so popular recently?