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| Tuesday July 1, 2008. 04:16 AM |
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With the new release of Mac OS X 10.5.4, Digidesign has given it's new Leopard-compatible version of Pro Tools the green light for operation with the new OS.
While the wait...
We're live from Nashville, Tennessee, from the convention floor at the 2008 NAMM summer show -- a smaller, more intimate gathering compared to the rowdy winter version of this industry-only...
Answering the prayers of many antsy recording engineers, Digidesign has released Pro Tools 7.4.2pr, a fully-functional version of Pro Tools LE, HD, and M-Powered for Mac OS Leopard. Finally!
Better...
Allen & Heath -- one of the top manufacturers of mixing consoles for live, studio, and DJ use -- has announced the release of ZED-R16, a sixteen-channel home recording mixer...
During the last mission of the space shuttle Endeavour, I covered the stunning high-definition coverage that the partnership between NASA and HDNet brings to the world; it's quickly become...
We're just about a month away from the summer NAMM show! As you may know, NAMM's two yearly conventions -- it's large winter blow-out in Anaheim and it's smaller,...
In March, I had the privilege of visiting NASA's Kennedy Space Center during the launch of mission STS-123. Both NASA and media outlets covering human spaceflight are using some...
Through June 25, Digidesign is offering a free, fully functional preview copy of their latest product, Transfuser. Just what is Transfuser?Transfuser is a real-time loop machine, phrase sampler, and...
With AES in Amsterdam just around the corner, the world of audio is buzzing about some new products rumored to be introduced at the show!
Among the products to be introduced...
BBE Sound -- manufacturers of great music gear and, most importantly to sound & recording folks, the BBE Sonic Maximizer -- have released a new piece into their sonic maximizer...
Just when I think I've heard the best of the cheap mics, another one comes along and blows me away. This week, the Superlux S241 from Avlex really surprised...
I remember when I started audience taping, I was using a stereo Sony WM-D6 tape deck. Then came DAT, and finally stereo hard disk recorders. Once Sound Devices'...
Far gone are the days that high-quality ribbon mics were reserved for the elite studios that most of us couldn't afford to record in, anyway!
The Superlux R102 is a fantastic...
Following the lead of several gear manufacturers by offering glamorous versions of their gear, Neutrik -- a name synonymous with some of the highest-quality cable connections on the market --...
Showing off even more of their marketing genius, Radiohead has announced that their new single, "Nude", has been released -- with the re-mixable raw tracks packaged alongside the single!
Available on...
A reader recently emailed and asked a great question: how can I get great guitar amp tone with only one mic?
It's not hard at all! Check out this...
As part of About.com's brilliant redesign, our forums have gotten a major update!
Looking to make friends with fellow engineers, share ideas, or show off work? The brand new About.com...
Following up on a news story released yesterday, Hosa has announced a strategic partnership that will bring the Da-Cappo microphone line to the United States. What are Da-Cappo microphones,...
Not surprisingly, the verdict among About.com readers was that mixing in-the-box was the way to go -- however, among professional users (who make up just under half of my readers),...
Not all that goes on in the pro audio world is about music -- in fact, some of the hardest working people in the audio world are those in news...
Recently, I got into a little debate with a fellow engineer; despite having great respect for the mixing engineers still mixing on excellent consoles, I prefer to mix in-the-box....
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| Wednesday February 27, 2008 |
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The affordable microphone factories in China continue to impress me! At NAMM, I met with a representative from Shanghai ShuaiYin Electronics, one of the many manufacturing companies supplying affordable...
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| Tuesday February 19, 2008 |
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I recently went shopping for some mic cables, and this debate came up -- yet again -- and I felt compelled to share a previously-written article with you: does...
A few weeks ago, I posted the Nady RSM-4 modifications. I had a little typo -- the transformer you'll want to use to upgrade the mic is the Lundahl...
Revisiting one of our most popular articles, How To Get On iTunes, our friends at TuneCore recently got in touch to let us know that their pricing setup has changed.
TuneCore,...
A lot of readers have been emailing me asking why their computers are slow when recording -- and many, especially Pro Tools users, cite a slowdown in processing and the...
When talking to bands I mix in live sound environments, I'm very shocked to hear that many are trying in-ear monitoring -- and promptly going back to wedges. If...
Introduced at NAMM 2008, the Tascam DR-1 is among the new slew of SD-based handheld recorders, and it's not short of features -- despite it's $299 pricetag!
Check out my preview...
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| Thursday January 17, 2008 |
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The weather is beautiful, and so is the gear -- the 2008 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA has opened, a place where the best in the industry gather to...
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| Wednesday January 9, 2008 |
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Let's face it, not all projects have the budget to travel to England to record at Abbey Road Studios, right?
If you're looking for great keyboard samples for your project, check...
The Nady RSM-4 ribbon microphone is a stellar choice, especially for the price. It sounds great -- but with a little work, it can sound even better!
Check out the...
Drum recording is the biggest issue with many engineers frustrated with limited resources. However, all is not lost if you've only got a few inputs -- all you need...
With the holiday season coming to a close and gearing up for NAMM's most assuredly awesome 2008 show, I'm planning several new, in-depth tutorials in the coming month. What...
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| Tuesday December 18, 2007 |
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A few months ago, I posted a review of the fantastic Belkin TuneTalk and how to tape with your iPod. While it has a few drawbacks, it's a really...
It's never been a better time to be recording on a budget, and the Nady RSM-4 Ribbon Microphone is a great example!
At only $99 (less through some outlets), it's a...
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| Thursday December 6, 2007 |
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I was as shocked as many fellow engineers: it appears a brilliant software engineer has found a way to control Pro Tools via iPhone -- the geeky tool many of...
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| Thursday November 29, 2007 |
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Getting a perfect drum sound isn't easy, and sometimes the only solution is to blend sampled drums in with your real recordings. It's not easy, but fortunately, there's help:...
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| Wednesday November 21, 2007 |
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Whether buying for yourself or allowing a friend or family member buy you something ridiculously extravagant, don't forget to check out my list of the Top 5 Over $200.
From...
As a musician or recording engineer, your most important asset is your hearing; and, unfortunately, most music professionals put their hearing at risk daily, without adequate protection.
Westone's ES-49 custom...
Have a great home studio? Made some great home recording? Submit them to be featured!
I'm looking for the best home studios out there -- in dorm rooms, spare...
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| Thursday October 25, 2007 |
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I don't usually post links to YouTube, but this one definitely caught my eye!
Some audio engineers in Europe decided to put to the test something that all of us have...
If you're like me, chances are you're a guitarist who's always struggling with getting a great tone in your recordings, whether you play acoustic or electric.
Check out my library of...
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| Thursday October 18, 2007 |
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After struggling with a dull-sounding kick drum this past weekend, I wanted to revisit one of my first (and most popular) articles: getting the perfect kick drum!
A good kick...
A good, solid low end is essential to a really good mix. Bass guitar is a difficult instrument to get well-seated in a mix, especially with lots of other...
Well, somebody had to do it!
The K-Micro is a tiny microphone -- both in size and price. It works great for drums, guitar cabinets, and other soft to medium-loud...
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| Wednesday September 26, 2007 |
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The UE-11 Pro was introduced in late August to much fanfare and excitement in the pro audio market. The UE-11 Pro followed on the heels of Ultimate Ears' successful...
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| Tuesday September 18, 2007 |
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Microphones are confusing; not only are they a completely necessary element of recording, they come in many flavors and styles.
Check out my article on microphone polar patterns. You'll...
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| Monday September 17, 2007 |
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As I've said many times before, if your computer was made anytime in the last few years, you've got a perfect computer for recording!
Whether it's a Mac or PC, your...
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| Friday September 14, 2007 |
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This fall, many of you are returning to college -- and back to small, cramped dorm rooms -- and at the same time, you're looking to record some music. ...
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