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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
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 in mind that the best solution is avoiding these problems from the outset. Certainly this won’t guarantee completely trouble-free operation, but the odds dramatically improve. This compilation of wireless system knowledge is provided by several highly qualified professionals, with Gary… View this story
Filed in: Church Sound • Feature • Poll • Slideshow • Study Hall • Education • Microphone • Monitoring • Sound Reinforcement • System • Wireless -
Monday, May 14, 2012
Mark Frink 05/14/12 08:31 AM,In the beginning, the list of microphones on drums was minimal, even in recording studios. Before the arrival of rock and roll in the late 1950s, with its steady emphasis on the 2-and-4 backbeat, putting microphone near the snare was out of the question, and there weren’t many drum microphones on The Ed Sullivan Show. The difference between country and western was the drums required to push western swing music, but it wasn’t until the Grand Ole Opry moved to… View this story
Filed in: Live Sound • Feature • Product • Microphone • Sound Reinforcement • Stage -
Friday, May 11, 2012
Volker Schmitt & Joe Ciaudelli 05/11/12 04:16 PM,Digital is a buzzword that many presume solves all the technical issues we face today. More and more digital equipment, such as mixing consoles, audio signal processors, and the like, are used for several applications, as a digital audio signal chain offers many advantages. A digital signal on a wire (i.e., fiber optic cable) is easier to handle than on a copper wire because 48, 64, or more audio channels can be transported on one thin fiber optic cable. If… View this story
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Friday, May 04, 2012
Gary Gand 05/04/12 05:21 PM,Ever heard of the Zagat Restaurant Guide? The Zagats (whom I’ve met) are a husband and wife team who sift through hundreds (thousands?) of forms sent in by diners (folks who eat at restaurants). The resulting ratings are democratic instead of “demo-critic” (critics are often tainted by too much booze or bad attitudes) or “demo-vicious” (bad hair day taken out on the poor restaurant owner). I look at this overview as kind of a Zagat Microphone Guide. The instrument mic… View this story
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Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Bruce A. Miller 05/02/12 03:46 PM,This article is provided by BAMaudioschool.com. Often, a young engineer will start to position microphones based on what they see done by others or read in a magazine. Sometimes they experiment and move the mics to see if the sound improves, but usually once someone ends up with a mic setup they like they stop trying to improve it. There are certain standard approaches that have been successful, but even these approaches should never be considered “etched in stone”. … View this story
Filed in: Recording • Feature • Poll • Study Hall • Audio • Education • Engineer • Microphone • Signal • Studio -
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Volker Schmitt & Joe Ciaudelli 05/01/12 04:26 PM,Using radio frequency (RF) wireless microphone transmitters with the right amount of RF output power is important to ensure total system reliability. There is a common misconception that higher power is better. However, in many applications high power can aggravate intermodulation (IM) distortion, resulting in audible noises. First, the applied RF output power must fall within the limit allowed by each country’s legislation. In the U.S., the maximum RF output power for wireless microphones is limited to 250 mW. In… View this story
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Monday, April 30, 2012
David McLain 04/30/12 11:20 AM,It’s always been amusing to watch the band set up. The guitarist brings his amp, a few pedals, and maybe a couple of guitars. The bass player brings his instrument, and often his own amp. The drummer uses the church’s drum kit, but he brings his own sticks and takes the time to tune and position the drums to his liking. But the vocalist just uses whatever mic is handed to them. My experience has been that the choice of… View this story
Filed in: Church Sound • Feature • Poll • Study Hall • Engineer • Microphone • Technician -
Friday, April 27, 2012
Ken DeLoria 04/27/12 10:33 AM,When it comes to microphones, there are a thousand flavors. While some manufacturers seek to advance the state of the art, others work to recreate the classic designs of the 1940s, 50s, 60s and 70s. It goes to show that new isn’t always synonymous with better. Look no further than the popularity of various plug-ins that model the tonality (i.e., distortion and other imperfections) of tape machines. The plug-ins – and even the use of actual tape machines themselves –… View this story
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Monday, April 09, 2012
Dennis A. Bohn 04/09/12 11:23 AM,This article is provided by Rane Corporation. Selecting the right preamplifier for a given microphone, or conversely, selecting the right mic for a given preamp, involves two major factors along with several minor ones. First, the two big ones: Input headroom. Do you have enough? Noise. What will the preamp add to your mic? You need to determine whether the mic, under worst-case conditions, is going to overload the preamp input stage, and also whether the preamp is going… View this story
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Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Dave Rat 04/03/12 04:52 PM,The attention to detail that takes place in preparing a rock show can be mind boggling. For example, I listed out the factors we account for in setting up the lead vocal mic for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Check it out: 1) The mic. Anthony has been using Audix OM7 dynamic mics for over 20 years now. The OM7 exhibits high feedback stability and picks up very little room sound compared to other mics. This allows me to capture… View this story
Filed in: Live Sound • Feature • Study Hall • Engineer • Microphone • Sound Reinforcement • Technician
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