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Thursday, May 24, 2012
Microfiles: Univox DF-14B, A Smooth (Looking) Operator
Craig Leerman
05/24/12 04:16 PM,
If you were a musician in the 1970s or are a fan of vintage gear, the name Univox should be familiar. Merson Musical Products, a musical instrument division of Unicord Incorporated, made and marketed a wide range of products with…
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In the Studio: Timing Your Effects To The Song
Bobby Owsinski
05/24/12 03:57 PM,
This article is provided by Bobby Owsinski. Recently I posted about the six rules for adding effects to a mix, and three of the rules entailed timing your effects to the track. One of the comments I received asked…
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The Eight Prime Factors That Determine The Sonic Properties Of Loudspeakers
Ken DeLoria
05/24/12 02:09 PM,
There are eight prime factors that determine what we hear from a loudspeaker, each governed by a wide – and interactive - range of electrical and mechanical parameters that come into play. These include the following: —The materials used to…
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In The Studio: Phase—Timing Difference or Polarity?
Randy Coppinger
05/24/12 10:54 AM,
This article is provided by the Pro Audio Files. What Do We Mean? One of the most confusing topics in audio is phase. I think part of what makes it confusing is that people use it in reference to…
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Trick Or Treat? A Discussion Of Power Amplifier Specifications
Tommy O’Brien
05/24/12 09:11 AM,
Now that Class-D power amplifiers are common in professional audio, much attention has been directed toward their performance compared to conventional analog amplifiers. Let’s briefly address the question of what Class-D means in order to clear up any confusion, because…
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Wiring The World: Miles And Miles Of Conduit
Josh Thompson
05/22/12 01:49 PM,
Sooner or later, regardless of our chosen path in pro audio, the worst happens: someone asks us to install a system. Even if our preferred gig involves a Prevost and chain motors, folks tend to assume that “sound is sound,”…
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The Studio Curmudgeon: Gain Structuring With Plug-ins
Daniel Keller
05/22/12 07:21 AM,
In the pre-DAW era, when we had to rewind heavy two-inch multitrack tapes uphill in the snow, both ways, the concept of gain structure was fairly easy to grasp. Instead of a virtual studio-in-a-box, each individual component was a link…
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Church Sound Files: What You Need To Know About Wireless Systems
PSW Staff
05/16/12 10:24 AM,
Editor’s Note: This article provides straightforward explanations of the primary issues that account for a full 80 to 90 percent of all wireless microphone system problems, while also presenting solutions that will do the trick in most cases. However, keep…
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Acoustic Measurement
Craig Leerman 05/23/12 09:29 AM,Like many professions, the pro audio business has a language all its own, with numerous unique words and phrases to describe job titles, equipment, and some of the things we use and do. Here are some examples of this distinctive… View this post
Karl Winkler 05/22/12 04:46 PM,Anyone who has done some studio recording or at least knows full well some of the pitfalls of the studio world. For those of you who haven’t done, well, let me tell you. Recording is its own planet, and it’s… View this post
Gary Zandstra 05/22/12 02:52 PM,Sometimes my first reaction to something isn’t always my best reaction. Recently I was mixing a group that I’d handled a few times before, and after about 30 minutes of rehearsal, the leader walked out in to the house to… View this post
PSW Staff 05/22/12 09:03 AM,Full Compass Systems recently hosted a HOW-To Sound Workshop that brought house of worship sound volunteers and technicians to Full Compass’ 4,200 sq. ft. studio for a full day of training. Professional sound engineer, Mike Sokol, taught the nationally recognized… View this post
