Creating Recordings with Lower Noise June 11th 2019 - 08:00 AM

Noise has always been the enemy of audio recording. When digital recording became dominant, many of us thought noise was in the past. Sure, we got rid of tape hiss and others kinds of analog noise, but in the digital world we still have noise left. Here are some of…

Color and Colorimetry – Part 1 June 5th 2019 - 08:00 AM

In this new series, it will be seen that color is a complex subject and all the more so for being multidisciplinary. The difficulty with such a large subject is that it is hard to leave things out when they are so fascinating.

Next Generation Audio May 16th 2019 - 10:00 AM

“Agility and flexibility” are the mantra of the new broadcast paradigm. Audio has always been the trailblazer for new technology, it was first to go IP and first to provide software solutions. But where is the next generation of audio taking us?

Creating a Signature Sound for Any Recording May 14th 2019 - 11:00 AM

It is well known in music recording that great records have a unique signature sound. Engineers acquire a variety of classic audio gear and select the right combination to create a unique sounding recording. But any audio recording can have a signature sound — from simple voiceovers, news reports, podcasts to d…

How To Monetize a Podcast May 8th 2019 - 10:00 AM

Podcasts are extraordinarily popular these days because so many people see a huge profit potential from programming that’s considered cheap and easy to produce. Of course, that’s just an uneducated and false perception. To create a successful podcast requires a level of sustained preparation and creativity that few a…

The New Golden Age of Miniaturization May 3rd 2019 - 09:00 AM

Two years ago, I put a complete iPhone video production package into a single shoulder bag. This week, I eliminated the shoulder bag, creating an even better 4K shooting package that is virtually weightless. We are indeed in a new golden age of miniaturization.