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  • Friday, January 06, 2012
    In The Studio: Four Reasons To Invest In Analog Gear
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    Joe Gilder 01/06/12 06:18 PM,
    This article is provided by Home Studio Corner.   As you may already know, I’m in the process of doing a few upgrades in my studio. Whenever I’m looking to buy a new piece of equipment or upgrade an existing piece of equipment, I try to ask one simple question: What will help me make better recordings? My goal isn’t to marginally improve the recordings. I’m looking for holes in my system. I’m looking for weak links. For example, I… View this story
    Filed in: Recording • Feature • Poll • Analog • Microphone • Processor • Studio

  • Church Sound: Rehab For Microphone Stands
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    Mike Sessler 01/06/12 11:45 AM,
    This article is provided by ChurchTechArts.   It happens to all of us; we put a mic in a boom stand, set it to the right height, tighten the clutch and set off to the next task. When we turn around and look, the mic drooped down toward the floor like a limp noodle. We head back, tighten the clutch some more, only to find the mic will not stay put. I have been so frustrated by this phenomenon that… View this story
    Filed in: Church Sound • Feature • Poll • Product • Microphone

  • Tuesday, January 03, 2012
    Inexpensive Studio Monitoring Upgrades
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    PSW Staff 01/03/12 12:06 PM,
    “I recently purchased a really good (expensive) set of studio monitors for my studio, but I still find that my mixes sound drastically different as I listen to them on other systems. What am I missing?” While the studio monitors themselves are probably the single greatest cause of this problem, there are a number of other related factors that can have a significant impact. We’ll address three of them here. 1) Acoustic Treatment: It’s safe to assume that the decisions… View this story
    Filed in: Recording • Feature • Poll • Study Hall • Loudspeaker • Studio

  • Wednesday, December 21, 2011
    10 Holiday Gifts For Musicians And Engineers
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    Bobby Owsinski 12/21/11 12:09 PM,
    This article is provided by Bobby Owsinski.   It’s that time of year again when it’s time to buy some gifts. It you’re in a quandary about what to buy for that musician or recording engineer in your life, you’re in luck. I have a list of recommendations that covers a variety of items and price ranges. Most of these products I use regularly. 1. Etymotic Reaserach ER 20 Hear Protection Ear Plugs I personally never go into a loud… View this story
    Filed in: Recording • Feature • Blog • Poll • Audio • Digital Audio Workstations • Studio

  • Friday, December 09, 2011
    In The Studio: Five Steps for More Dependable Hard Drives
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    Rob Schlette 12/09/11 02:11 PM,
    This article is provided by the Pro Audio Files.   Media production is synonymous with data-creation; so to say that we’re completely dependent on our hard drive resources would be an under-statement. This is why we all adhere to systematic data backup routines. Some creative pros hesitate to wade into the acronym-rich, apparently esoteric world of hard drive diagnostics. Still others approach the topic too eager to apply outdated lessons or irrelevant myths. While there is no foolproof approach to… View this story
    Filed in: Recording • Feature • Poll • Digital Audio Workstations • Networking • Processor • Studio

  • Monday, September 26, 2011
    In The Studio: Audio Metering Introduction
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    Jon Tidey 09/26/11 07:35 PM,
    This article is provided by Audio Geek Zine.   A while ago James commented on the podcast and asked for a segment explaining some of the metering tools we have available in DAW. If you follow the podcast you may have already heard this info. Before we get into the DAW let’s briefly go over the way analog equipment is calibrated. VU Mic preamps, converters, hardware effect processors are all designed to work optimally at 0 VU. They can usually… View this story
    Filed in: Recording • Feature • Poll • Measurement • Studio

  • Monday, September 05, 2011
    Gimmie, Jimmy: Inside The Audio Gear Endorsement Game
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    Karl Winkler 09/05/11 06:43 PM,
    One of my favorite stories about endorsements comes from a trade show in Las Vegas. I was having lunch with a friend and happened to overhear some guys from Sony talking at the table next to us. They were describing a guy who had walked into the booth saying, “Hey, can I get an endorsement deal with you guys?” So they replied, “What product are you interested in?” And the guy replied, “It doesn’t matter.” As someone representing a manufacturer,… View this story
    Filed in: Live Sound • Feature • Poll • Audio • Business • Engineer • Manufacturer • Sound Reinforcement • Technician

  • Sunday, August 07, 2011
    Church Sound: Regardless Of The Gear, Let Your Ears Be The Final Judge
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    Gary Zandstra 08/07/11 03:16 PM, 1 Comment
    We have very nice JBL VerTec line arrays that we make available for ministries to use at no cost, and recently, we used them for a concert with Robin Mark (he wrote “Days of Elijah” and many other popular worship songs). I set it up following our morning worship service, ran a few checks, and fired up a CD.  As always the system sounded great right out of the gate, and I decided to head home and eat lunch with… View this story
    Filed in: Church Sound • Feature • Poll • Concert • Education • Engineer • Line Array • Loudspeaker • Measurement • Sound Reinforcement • Technician

  • Friday, August 05, 2011
    Showcase: Take Our Tour Of House of Worship Sound Systems
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    PSW Staff 08/05/11 12:27 PM, 0 Comments
    In the beginning there was the Word. As the congregation grew, sound reinforcement was needed to hear clearly at the back of the sanctuary. Few sound systems have as many challenges as those installed in modern houses of worship. Contemporary worship services have incorporated rock bands and have ambitions that rival corporate and theatrical productions. The service is often a cross between a high school musical and a Broadway show – all on a mission from God. Expectations are high,… View this story
    Filed in: Church Sound • Feature • Poll • Slideshow • Audio • Installation • Sound Reinforcement • System

  • Wednesday, August 03, 2011
    Checklist: Planning A Church Sound System
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    Peter Patrick 08/03/11 05:22 PM, 3 Comments
    In every project there are always a number of driving factors. However, determining the importance of each is key.  Use this checklist to carefully assess your system needs and you’ll be well on your way to a successful church sound system project. Priority of room purposes? This is critical when room acoustics are considered. Congregational singing benefits from strong room reflections, which naturally reinforce the singers voices. An acoustically “dead” space makes singing uncomfortable. On the other hand, the strength… View this story
    Filed in: Church Sound • Feature • Poll • Audio • Installation • Interconnect • Sound Reinforcement • System