An Audio Booth That Fits In Your Pocket August 20^th 2019 - 12:05 PM

In this age of the information entrepreneur, the mobile recording and distribution of spoken word audio has dramatically increased. This has led to a proliferation of small studios for voice recording and to the construction of tiny sound booths in offices and homes. But how does one do successful voice…

Personal Microphones For Reporters August 9^th 2019 - 10:00 AM

When a news reporter records enough audio over the years, certain tools become essential. These devices become trusted friends — ones the reporter can count on time after time to deliver the goods on a consistent and reliable basis.

What Does It Mean To Say A Ribbon Microphone Sounds “Dark?” July 19^th 2019 - 11:00 AM

In the lingo of microphones, we often use imprecise words to describe sound. The audio from ribbon microphones is frequently called “dark.” Condenser microphones may be called “bright.” But what do these subjective terms mean?

The Basics of Using a Microphone July 17^th 2019 - 10:00 AM

In this era of personal video and sound recording, it might sound ridiculous to say that many people don’t know how to properly use a microphone. But it’s true. Whether spoken word or a vocalist singing, learning some basic microphone techniques can significantly improve results.

Are USB Microphones High Enough Quality for Broadcast? July 16^th 2019 - 10:00 AM

Driven by more powerful personal computers, the first USB microphones were cheap consumer devices designed to simplify the home recording process for amateurs. As a result, those early models gave USB mic technology a bad name. That has changed. Today, many USB microphones offer far beyond broadcast quality audio.

The Art of Microphone Placement July 9^th 2019 - 09:00 AM

With all the high-tech wizardry available today to manipulate sounds in the studio, microphone placement reigns as the most important way to get quality audio recordings. With the right placement of mics, most other electronic sound tools are not needed. Yet, not enough engineers, producers and artists understand the value…

Do Condenser Microphone Transformers Create Better Sound? July 5^th 2019 - 09:00 AM

Reading spec sheets for microphones these days can make one’s eyes gloss over. So much is so similar. Yet, we know each mic sounds a bit different, which is where subtle creative differences come into play. One especially mystifying spec to many is whether or not a mic has a…

Why Microphone Preamps are Important to Shaping Sound July 1^st 2019 - 09:00 AM

Most audio engineers know the purpose of a microphone preamplifier is to increase the gain of the mic. Beyond that basic task, mic preamps can color the sound and help skilled users create a signature sound. In this article, we’ll look deeper at microphone preamps and examine the many c…

Some Basics of Studio Acoustics June 18^th 2019 - 09:30 AM

For most people who are not experts in studio acoustics, treating a new space for audio production in an office or home is difficult and complex. In many situations, novices confuse sound isolation and acoustic treatment. Putting a few acoustic panels on the wall will not create a good sounding…

Musician-Producer Steve Balbi Uses Sony High Res Mics For “Spooky” Recordings May 1^st 2019 - 10:00 AM

Over their careers musicians, producers and engineers can work with many different makes and models of equipment but tend to have preferences. Australian singer-songwriter, composer, producer and performer Steve Balbi has in recent years developed a predilection for Sony high resolution microphones, which he has used on his own recordings…

Esports Expands Audiences Using Broadcast IP Production & Distribution – Part 2 – The IP Technology October 7^th 2019 - 09:00 AM

Esports viewership worldwide is on a steep upward trajectory and will soon begin to challenge traditional sports broadcast audience figures. As the esports and traditional sports communities converge, what can traditional broadcasters learn from the remote production workflows being pioneered by one of esports’ major game developers? In part 2 of t…

Broadcasting 8KTV, Because You Can October 2^nd 2019 - 09:00 AM

The broadcast industry is mired in a state of resolution confusion. HD is the format du jour, 4K UHD is emerging quickly and proponents of 8K refuse to stay quiet. For a broadcast engineer, it’s enough to make your head spin.

What Does PCI 4.0 Offer? September 26^th 2019 - 01:00 PM

When, in May 2019, AMD announced their Ryzen Zen 2 architecture, beyond the amazing performance offered by the new Series 3000 microprocessors, they announced the new chips would support PCI 4.0. Although I was pretty confident the step from 3.0 to 4.0 meant 2X greater bandwidth, I decided it was time to learn more about the…

Esports Expands Audiences Using Broadcast IP Production & Distribution – Part 1 – The Business Case September 25^th 2019 - 09:00 AM

Esports viewership worldwide is on a steep upward trajectory and will soon begin to challenge traditional sports broadcast audience figures. As the esports and traditional sports communities converge, what can traditional broadcasters learn from the remote production workflows being pioneered by one of esports’ major game developers? In part 1 of t…

How To Provide Audio While Avoiding Media “Gang Bangs” September 17^th 2019 - 08:00 AM

In an era when electronic media outlets are multiplying like rabbits, many organizations find themselves getting newfound attention on radio and television. Whether it be a seminar, announcement or speech by a public figure, it’s easy to be caught off guard when a gaggle of journalists and TV cameramen…

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