Cloud Broadcasting - Cloud Washed or Cloud Born? January 12^th 2017 - 10:00 AM

Implementation of software in public clouds might not be as straightforward as it seems. Outdated software licensing models restrict one of the fundamental advantages of cloud systems, that is their ability to grow and shrink as the dynamics of the business demands, sometimes by the hour.

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.

The Difference Between Large and Small Diaphragm Microphones January 9^th 2017 - 10:00 AM

When purchasing a new studio condenser microphone, buyers are immediately faced with the choice of small and large diaphragm types. What are the sonic differences, and which type is best for a certain application?

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.

Understanding IP Networks - Forward Error Correction January 3^rd 2017 - 12:05 PM

In the last article, we looked at the monitoring packet delay in real-time. In this article, we continue the theme of looking at a network from a broadcast engineers’ point of view so they can better communicate with the IT department, and look at FEC (Forward Error Correction).

How to Decide Between a Wired and Wireless Microphone December 29^th 2016 - 01:50 PM

The difference between using a wired and wireless microphone for a specific job is no longer about sound quality. It’s about a group of other factors, many of which users should consider before making the choice.

Vibration-Loading Can Affect Audio Monitors in Editing Studios December 27^th 2016 - 11:00 AM

Virtually every editing or audio mixing set-up uses audio monitor speakers — most often sitting on the either side of a computer monitor on the desktop. In these scenarios, the physical transfer of vibrations from the speakers to the desk’s hard surface can create a boost of mid and low fre…

Loudspeaker Technology Part 4: The Frequency Domain and Human Hearing December 27^th 2016 - 09:00 AM

In Part 3 of this series on speaker technology, we saw that accurate loudspeakers need to consider the time, space and frequency domains. Now it is useful to consider what that means in terms of arriving at some kind of specification for a real loudspeaker.

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.