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 Tuesday July 1, 2008. 04:16 AM 
Pro Tools gets the OK for Mac OS X 10.5.4 Pro Tools gets the OK for Mac OS X 10.5.4
04:16 AM 
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...

 

 Saturday June 21, 2008 
Live from Nashville -- Summer NAMM 2008 Opens Live from Nashville -- Summer NAMM 2008 Opens
03:54 AM 
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...

 

 Wednesday June 11, 2008 
Digidesign Releases Pro Tools Pre-Release For Leopard Digidesign Releases Pro Tools Pre-Release For Leopard
05:01 PM 
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...

 

 Tuesday June 10, 2008 
Allen & Heath Release ZED-R16 Home Recording Mixer Allen & Heath Release ZED-R16 Home Recording Mixer
02:01 PM 
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...

 

 Saturday May 31, 2008 
Live at Kennedy Space Center:  NASA HD Live at Kennedy Space Center: NASA HD
02:41 PM 
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...

 

 Wednesday May 28, 2008 
Wordless Wednesday Wordless Wednesday
02:00 PM 

 

 Wednesday May 21, 2008 
Summer NAMM is Coming Soon! Summer NAMM is Coming Soon!
12:16 PM 
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,...

 

 Monday May 12, 2008 
A/V Tech at NASA, Part 1:  Behind the Scenes with HDNet A/V Tech at NASA, Part 1: Behind the Scenes with HDNet
04:44 AM 
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...

 

 Wednesday May 7, 2008 
Digidesign Introduces Transfuser Digidesign Introduces Transfuser
06:40 AM 
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...

 

 Tuesday May 6, 2008 
New Products at AES Amsterdam - CharterOak, DK Tech, JBL New Products at AES Amsterdam - CharterOak, DK Tech, JBL
03:23 AM 
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...

 

 Sunday April 27, 2008 
Beef Up Your Sound: BBE Releases VG-360 Beef Up Your Sound: BBE Releases VG-360
11:34 AM 
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...

 

 Monday April 21, 2008 
New Review:  Superlux S241 Condenser Microphone New Review: Superlux S241 Condenser Microphone
01:42 AM 
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...
8 Track Taping:  Sound Devices Introduces 788T 8 Track Taping: Sound Devices Introduces 788T
01:34 AM 
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'...

 

 Monday April 14, 2008 
New Review:  Superlux R102 Ribbon Microphone New Review: Superlux R102 Ribbon Microphone
11:33 AM 
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...

 

 Sunday April 6, 2008 
Neutrik Glams Up - Introducing CrystalCON Neutrik Glams Up - Introducing CrystalCON
02:55 AM 
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 --...

 

 Wednesday April 2, 2008 
Radiohead Launches Remixable Single Radiohead Launches Remixable Single
01:54 PM 
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...

 

 Saturday March 29, 2008 
Reader Question:  Micing a Guitar Amp Reader Question: Micing a Guitar Amp
08:02 PM 
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...
Need Advice?  Visit the new Home Recording Forum Need Advice? Visit the new Home Recording Forum
08:02 PM 
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...

 

 Tuesday March 18, 2008 
News:  Hosa Brings Da-Cappo Microphones to the USA News: Hosa Brings Da-Cappo Microphones to the USA
12:46 PM 
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,...

 

 Monday March 17, 2008 
OTB vs. ITB - The Verdict OTB vs. ITB - The Verdict
01:41 PM 
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),...

 

 Tuesday March 11, 2008 
Live from Kennedy Space Center - Sound For Space Live from Kennedy Space Center - Sound For Space
01:48 AM 
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...

 

 Monday March 3, 2008 
Mixing:  ITB vs. OTB?  Your Opinion? Mixing: ITB vs. OTB? Your Opinion?
01:58 AM 
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....

 

 Wednesday February 27, 2008 
Review:  Shanghai ShuaiYin SYC-100 Condenser Mic Review: Shanghai ShuaiYin SYC-100 Condenser Mic
06:20 PM 
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...

 

 Tuesday February 19, 2008 
Expensive vs. Cheap:  Does Cable Quality Matter? Expensive vs. Cheap: Does Cable Quality Matter?
05:07 PM 
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...
Update:  Nady RSM-4 Mic Mods Update: Nady RSM-4 Mic Mods
05:07 PM 
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...
Update:  How To Get On iTunes Update: How To Get On iTunes
11:24 AM 
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,...

 

 Monday February 11, 2008 
Slow recording?  Clean Up Your PC Slow recording? Clean Up Your PC
09:35 AM 
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...
Stage Monitoring:  Wedge or In-Ear? Stage Monitoring: Wedge or In-Ear?
09:35 AM 
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...

 

 Monday January 28, 2008 
Preview:  The Tascam DR-1 Hand-Held Recorder Preview: The Tascam DR-1 Hand-Held Recorder
09:04 AM 
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...

 

 Thursday January 17, 2008 
106th NAMM Show Opens:  Define Your Future 106th NAMM Show Opens: Define Your Future
03:07 PM 
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...

 

 Wednesday January 9, 2008 
Review:  Abbey Road Keyboards Reason ReFill Collection Review: Abbey Road Keyboards Reason ReFill Collection
03:11 PM 
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...
Modifying the Nady RSM-4 Ribbon Mic Modifying the Nady RSM-4 Ribbon Mic
09:16 AM 
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...

 

 Monday December 31, 2007 
Simple Drum Recording: The Glyn Johns Method Simple Drum Recording: The Glyn Johns Method
02:35 AM 
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...

 

 Friday December 28, 2007 
Your Suggestions, Please... New Tutorials On The Way! Your Suggestions, Please... New Tutorials On The Way!
09:17 PM 
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...

 

 Tuesday December 18, 2007 
Recording With The iPhone?  Maybe Just A Rumor... Recording With The iPhone? Maybe Just A Rumor...
11:05 AM 
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...

 

 Sunday December 9, 2007 
Review: Nady RSM-4 Ribbon Microphone Review: Nady RSM-4 Ribbon Microphone
05:10 AM 
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...

 

 Thursday December 6, 2007 
Pro Tools Control Via iPhone? I'm Serious! Pro Tools Control Via iPhone? I'm Serious!
08:01 PM 
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...

 

 Thursday November 29, 2007 
Review:  WaveMachine Labs Drumagog Review: WaveMachine Labs Drumagog
01:32 AM 
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:...

 

 Wednesday November 21, 2007 
2007 Holiday Buying Guides:  Top 5 Over $200 2007 Holiday Buying Guides: Top 5 Over $200
02:14 PM 
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...

 

 Monday November 12, 2007 
Review: Westone ES-49 Custom Musician's Earplugs Review: Westone ES-49 Custom Musician's Earplugs
12:48 AM 
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...

 

 Friday November 2, 2007 
Home Studio Gallery:  Submit Your Studio Home Studio Gallery: Submit Your Studio
06:10 PM 
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...

 

 Thursday October 25, 2007 
The Toughest Mic Test:  The Shure SM58 The Toughest Mic Test: The Shure SM58
05:18 PM 
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...

 

 Monday October 22, 2007 
Mic Tips For Guitar:  Getting Ideal Tone Mic Tips For Guitar: Getting Ideal Tone
12:27 AM 
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...

 

 Thursday October 18, 2007 
Perfect Low End, Part 2:  The Perfect Kick Drum Perfect Low End, Part 2: The Perfect Kick Drum
06:50 AM 
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...

 

 Sunday October 14, 2007 
Perfect Low End: Recording The Bass Perfect Low End: Recording The Bass
11:03 AM 
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...

 

 Monday October 8, 2007 
Review: The $5 Condenser Mic:  Karma K-Micro Review: The $5 Condenser Mic: Karma K-Micro
08:04 AM 
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...

 

 Wednesday September 26, 2007 
Review:  Ultimate Ears UE-11 Pro Custom Earphones Review: Ultimate Ears UE-11 Pro Custom Earphones
03:47 AM 
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...

 

 Tuesday September 18, 2007 
Microphones 101:  Microphone Polar Patterns Microphones 101: Microphone Polar Patterns
07:00 AM 
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...

 

 Monday September 17, 2007 
Setting Up Your Studio:  Optimize Your Computer Setting Up Your Studio: Optimize Your Computer
01:18 PM 
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...

 

 Friday September 14, 2007 
Studio 101:  Dorm Room Recording Studio 101: Dorm Room Recording
06:19 AM 
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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