Using Sound Design to Tell a Better Video Story August 31^st 2017 - 12:05 PM

Since the earliest days of television, sound has played second fiddle to video. Only at the highest level of television production has audio been treated with great care. With local production, viewers are still lucky to get basic stereo audio.

Using Proximity Effect to Create Deeper Bass August 29^th 2017 - 09:00 AM

Proximity effect is an acoustic phenomenon that allows recordists to get an increase in low-frequency response by moving the sound closer to a microphone. It can be a powerful creative tool for naturally enhancing bass when used properly, and a negative when used the wrong way.

Small Items that Enhance the Daily Work of Audio Recording August 24^th 2017 - 01:00 PM

When laboring in pro audio day after day, we often forget that some very low-cost enhancements can make life much easier and enhance the workflow. Here’s a few small add-ons that I have discovered that create a more efficient and productive audio workspace.

Your Practical Guide To AES67- Part 1 August 23^rd 2017 - 09:00 AM

The AES67 standard is sometimes misunderstood as the specifications on how all professional digital audio gear is supposed to work and interconnect. Not exactly. In fact, AES67 simply defines the requirements for high-performance AoIP (Audio-over-IP) interoperability. A manufacturer can implement AES67 anyway it wants, and there’s the rub.

Touring TV T&M at IBC, Part 3 August 22^nd 2017 - 11:00 AM

Does your test bench need a refresh? IBC 2017 is the best place to see the latest in new video, audio, RF and broadcast test and measurement technology.

Mastering for Everyday Audio Projects August 15^th 2017 - 01:00 PM

Mastering — the final step in the recording process — is often thought to be only for music. But mastering can be for any audio project, ranging from podcasts to broadcast programming. For today’s small studios, mastering is available with low cost plug-ins. Here is a look at what’s available.

Basics for Newcomers to Wireless Microphones August 8^th 2017 - 09:00 AM

Perhaps the reason for the popularity of wireless microphones is the fascination with getting rid of cords to all electronic devices — from headphones to personal computers. But one thing is certain, wireless mics are proliferating fast, even though the spectrum for such devices is drying up. For newcomers in the w…

Loudspeaker Technology Part 9: Methods of Controlling Directivity July 25^th 2017 - 09:00 AM

The need for good directivity in loudspeakers cannot be sufficiently emphasised and remains an area that speaker designers sometimes neglect. The result destroys acoustic realism and makes loudspeakers sound like loudspeakers instead of like the original sound.

Using a Bell Curve for Speakers, Mix Audio for the Masses July 24^th 2017 - 12:05 PM

In creating a balanced audio mix, we are constantly reminded to listen to the results on the widest range of speakers possible in order to get well rounded sound. This is easier said than done, since speakers sound different and some can throw your mix off balance.

Avoiding Outdoor Wind Noise When Recording With Lavalier Mics July 19^th 2017 - 11:00 AM

When working outdoors with lavalier microphones, wind can overwhelm the audio with objectionable noise — and there is no way to fix it after the fact. There are, however, some simple ways to prevent it.