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?

Understanding IP Networks - Production Crews and IP - Part 22 April 4^th 2018 - 11:00 AM

Broadcast television is the point where the creative arts and technology meet. It’s different from any other discipline as to operate at an optimum level, and get the best possible quality, artisans, producers, and creatives have a deeper technical understanding of their craft than any other artistic discipline. And o…

Setting Up New Audio Monitors in a Studio April 3^rd 2018 - 01:50 PM

When setting up new audio monitors in a studio, their placement is an important choice in the successful operation of the monitoring system. Since no two rooms sound the same, here are a few tips to make the installation easier.

NAB Session Looks At New Forms Of Virtualization For Audio Production March 28^th 2018 - 01:00 PM

Due to advances in IP content delivery and production crew collaboration, new virtual tools are augmenting the connected studio. Broadcasters are now able to customize studios and workflows with virtual interfaces that talk directly to anything that touches the IP audio network. They’re replacing hardware newsrooms with virtual mixers, m…

Getting Good Audio with Hidden Microphones March 27^th 2018 - 10:00 AM

Sometimes — when boom or lavalier mics aren’t appropriate — engineers must record good audio with microphones hidden on a set. This can be a challenge. Here’s a look at how to hide microphones for maximum effect.

Basic Steps for Successful Live Recording March 26^th 2018 - 10:00 AM

For engineers with a taste for adventure, nothing beats the complex challenge of live recording. On location, anything can happen and often does. It can be a test of one’s wit, preparedness and skill. Here are a few tips on how to be ready for it.

Monitoring Audio for On-Location Video March 22^nd 2018 - 01:00 PM

Today, as video crews get smaller and are often only one-person, audio inevitably suffers. Many times no one even monitors sound on a location shoot. For proof of this, watch any local newscast and listen to the sound. Of course, bad sound is usually preventable if the videographer takes minimum…

How To Get The Best Audio When Recording Skype Interviews March 20^th 2018 - 12:05 PM

One of the most useful technological advancements for conducting interviews is Skype. Call anywhere in the world and — in most cases — get a clean audio and video feed that can be used on-the-air, in a documentary or on a podcast. A frequent question is how does one record a Skype cal…

How In-Ear Audio Monitors Moved to the Studio March 16^th 2018 - 01:00 PM

Since the beginning of audio production, engineers have used full-sized headphones and speakers to monitor sound. Then in-ear monitors came along. At first, they were used by musicians on-stage. Now in-ear monitors are so good, many engineers use them for studio monitoring.