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Mastering for Everyday Audio Projects
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. …On Using Headphones and Studio Monitors for Mixing
One of the most frequent questions that audio manufacturers get is whether their engineering customers should mix sound on headphones or studio monitors. The answer is simple. High quality mixes can be achieved on either…or both. …Separating Pro from Consumer USB Microphones
When USB microphones came on the market, they were mostly low-cost, plug-and-play devices designed to offer ease of use for consumers. Now, as the mics have gotten better, smaller and more portable, pros are attracted the convenience of USB mics and accessories for a wide range of work. …How to De-Ess Voices When Recording
Whenever doing a professional voice recording, de-essing — the reduction of excessive sibilant consonants — is often a persistent issue. There are many techniques to get rid of this offensive sound from recordings of the human voice. …The Changing Face of Audio Processing for the Human Voice
Basic audio processing for narration is so mature that it now free or costs very little. Though it’s easily accessible to anyone, how many recording audio know how to use it? …Mixing Audio: Tips to Successful Recording
This article is a basic primer with excerpts taken from the larger comprehensive document written by this article’s author for iZotope, Inc. The complete eBook and PDF is available for free at: https://www.izotope.com/en/support/support-resources/guides/ …The Computerization of Audio Has Led to Low-Cost Tools That Can Fix Just About Anything
Most audio professionals over 50 years old have lived through an era of extraordinary change. They began their careers using precision hardware-based sonic tools designed to capture and process sound in large studios with real musical instruments. Now, they can work almost anywhere on a portable computer with low-cost workstations andAudio Repair and Restoration — Where Do I Start?
These days, audio and video recordings can be made by almost anyone. From smartphones to sophisticated studios and sound stages, large amounts of media content are created daily. And as our world becomes increasingly and audibly congested, the rate of ruined recordings is rising in tandem. Human error, unexpected electrical
