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Monday, December 03, 2012
Bruce Bartlett 12/03/12 07:21 AM,Microphone choice and technique have a powerful affect on the amplified sound of a reinforcement system. The sound picked up might be “natural,” “boomy,” “thin,” “colored” and any other number of descriptive terms that are applied to a sonic signature. It’s usually most desirable to attain “natural” sound. But what does that mean? I define it as the tonal balance heard with our ears in front of a musical instrument, a few feet away. Some synonyms might be “accurate,” “realistic,”… View this story
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Tuesday, November 06, 2012
Tim Vear 11/06/12 11:58 AM,In order to select a microphone for a specific application, it is first necessary to know the important characteristics of the sound source(s) and of the sound system. Once these are defined, a look at the five areas of microphone specifications previously discussed will lead to an appropriate match. Finally, correct placement and proper use will insure best performance. In this section, we will present recommendations for some of the most common worship facility sound applications. The sound system in… View this story
Filed in: Church Sound • Feature • Installation • Microphone • Sound Reinforcement • Stage • Technician -
Monday, October 15, 2012
Karl Winkler 10/15/12 05:17 PM,Our friend Karl Winkler of Lectrosonics came up with these microphone inspired “Twenty Questions” quiz. Click on the box below each question for its respective answer. In addition, we’ve provided all answers at the end of the quiz. Good luck! 1.) Which has more overall rejection: cardioid or figure 8? A.) Cardioid. B.) Figure 8. C.) They’re about the same. D.) Omni has more rejection. 2.) Why would you choose a cardioid over a… View this story
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Wednesday, October 10, 2012
PSW Staff 10/10/12 03:10 PM,Shure Incorporated has announced it is offering fall rebates of up to $40 back on select wireless microphone systems and microphones. Customers who purchase a SM57, SM58, DMK 57-52, PGX digital wireless system, PGX wireless system, or a Performance Gear wireless system between October 1, 2012, and December 31, 2012, are eligible to receive the rebate. Also included in the promotion is Shure’s X2U XLR-to-USB signal adapter bundles, available with the SM57 or SM58. Providing outstanding performance, reliability, and application… View this story
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Friday, September 28, 2012
Bruce Bartlett 09/28/12 03:10 PM,There are times with the choice of a microphone to best meet a particular application comes down to a large-diaphragm and small-diaphragm condenser model (LDC and SDC, respectively). But what do these terms even mean, and what are the pros and cons of each? An LDC has a diaphragm diameter of 1 inch or larger, while an SDC diaphragm is under 1 inch. That simple spec has a wide range of effects on the mic’s performance. Sensitivity & Noise All… View this story
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Joe Gilder 09/18/12 10:11 AM,This article is provided by Home Studio Corner. At various points throughout your recording career, you’ll have chances to record certain instruments for the first time. Maybe you’ve never recorded an actual piano, or a drum kit. Or maybe you’ll need to record something truly esoteric like an accordion, or a hammer dulcimer, or bagpipes. Having never done it before, where do you start? I had the pleasure of recording a violinist in my studio last week. I’ve recorded… View this story
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Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Mike Sessler 09/12/12 11:49 AM,This article is provided by ChurchTechArts. The line check. It’s one of those things that most sound people know they should do, or at least would like to have time to do, but often fail to get around to actually doing. Getting a line check done before the band arrives has saved me on several occasions. Not getting it done has cost us time (and when I say us, I mean the tech team, the band, the producer and… View this story
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Tuesday, September 11, 2012
PSW Staff 09/11/12 04:19 PM,One of the most commonly asked questions in audio is “What microphone can I use that doesn’t cause feedback?” The answer: no such microphone exists. Feedback results from a combination of many factors, including loudspeaker placement, microphone placement, and the frequency response of both devices and room acoustics. It’s a complicated process. Entire books have been written on the subject and the mathematical formulas that model feedback are quite involved. So let’s summarize the problem. What is it? Feedback is… View this story
Filed in: Church Sound • Feature • Study Hall • Microphone • Monitoring • Processor • Signal • Sound Reinforcement -
Monday, September 10, 2012
Craig Leerman 09/10/12 05:09 PM,The Olson M-191 is one of the more interesting-looking microphones I’ve run across, a hybrid metal and plastic unit that has a style all it’s own. Olson Electronics may not be a familiar name. Started by Sid Olson in Akron, OH in 1961, the company grew into a large retail chain that carried a wide variety of consumer electronics, including stereos, CB radios, TV antennas, parts, tubes, batteries, and car audio equipment. Olson Electronics was sold in the late 1960s… View this story
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Thursday, September 06, 2012
Bruce Bartlett 09/06/12 04:05 PM,This article is provided by Bartlett Microphones. Here’s a highly simplified explanation of mic specs in plain English. It may help you evaluate microphones based on their specifications. MICROPHONE TYPE: Dynamic, condenser, ribbon These terms refer to the way the microphone converts sound into an electrical signal. Each type has its own “sound” and application. Dynamic: Good sound quality, rugged. Popular for guitar amps and drums. Does not require phantom power. Condenser: High-fidelity, detailed sound with lots of clean… View this story
Filed in: Church Sound • Feature • Study Hall • Education • Microphone • Sound Reinforcement • Studio
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