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Wednesday, March 07, 2012
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03/07/12 12:10 PM,
Glasgow’s Royal Conservatoire of Scotland has installed a Midas PRO6 live audio system in a major refit to its main theatre. The desk was selected after a rigorous evaluation of digital consoles. “We strive to be the best for teaching all aspects of theatre to our students,” says RCS technician Gerrie Victor. “We already have some of the best lighting consoles in the world and wanted to get the same standard for our sound system. We want our students to…
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Tuesday, March 02, 2010
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03/02/10 03:11 PM,
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Alan Parsons’ Art and Science of Sound Recording has released a series of new sections, available for streaming and digital download. The Art and Science of Sound Recording collection offers something for everyone interested in recording their own music, from novice to professional engineers. Supported by extensive musical examples, custom diagrams, and interview clips, each section offers an in-depth view of individual areas of the recording process. Along with previously released scenes covering MIDI, EQ, Delays, Drums, Noise Gates and…
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Thursday, December 17, 2009
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12/17/09 08:54 AM,
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Synergetic Audio Concepts (SynAudCon) has announced plans to add online training courses to their audio education offerings. “Our goal is to provide training to more people and to encourage more “synergy” among our members,” Brenda Brown, SynAudCon director explains. “With the changes in technology and the world economy, we think our new programs will be a valuable option to the industry.” The online training program will consist of three levels, each offering training modules in a variety of subject areas. …
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
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06/10/09 08:29 AM,
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Royer Labs recently launched an ongoing series of microphone seminars designed to provide aspiring audio engineers with a comprehensive view of the microphone, including its historical significance, the types of microphones that exist, applications, and a factory tour. Geared toward college level students, the new program is the result of increased interest in all aspects of audio production. Rick Perrotta, President of Royer Labs, explained, “Over the years, we’ve had requests from numerous colleges and educational programs to open our…
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Thursday, May 28, 2009
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05/28/09 03:36 PM,
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Currently celebrating its 30th year of educating students for successful careers in entertainment media, Full Sail University has announced the new Full Sail 30th Anniversary Scholarship Fund. The Scholarship Fund provides awards of up to $8,000 to eligible campus degree students who start on July 7, 2009, and who meet specific criteria based on financial need. The Full Sail 30th Anniversary Scholarship is just one of several scholarship opportunities currently available to prospective students. Some other scholarships include: • The…
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Wednesday, May 27, 2009
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05/27/09 09:11 AM,
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You turn on the sound system and you hear a radio station. Now what? Let’s lay aside the ‘magic fixes” and “voodoo methods” and set forth a methodical procedure to deal with this problem, which is called Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). The key is to “divide and conquer.” It’s essential that the problem be localized to one part of the sound system. If more than one problem exists, these tests will help disclose that also. Start with simple tests and…
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009
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03/25/09 12:30 PM,
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Syn-Aud-Con has several of its in-depth audio training sessions coming up, beginning in April and continuing through the year. Led by Pat Brown, Syn-Aud-Con is noted for the depth and quality of its educational efforts. Here’s the schedule of upcoming sessions: Core Principles Of Audio: Provides knowledge that is essential for operating a sound system. Important subjects such as microphone selection, mixer setup, and signal flow are extensively covered. The emphasis is on the practical rather than the theoretical, using…
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