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Monday, June 20, 2011
Bruce Bartlett 06/20/11 10:22 AM, 2 CommentsLet’s face it - the live sound reinforcement realm presents some microphone challenges that regularly threaten sound quality. Look at the conditions. The monitors feed back. They leak into the vocal microphones and color the sound. The bass sound leaks into the drum mics, and the drums leak into the piano microphones. And then there are the other mic-related gremlins - breath pops, lighting buzzes, wireless-mic glitches, and even electric shocks. So let’s have a look at solving at least… View this story
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Thursday, June 09, 2011
Barry Rudolph 06/09/11 08:32 AM, 0 CommentsOf all acoustic instruments, drums and percussion instruments seem the most elusive to capture with a compelling sound. Pop recordings are (mostly) driven by an unique and attractive drum sound. The definition of what makes a “good drum sound” has been greatly expanded since the advent of drum machines, samplers and the endless manipulations possible with Pro Tools. Record producers are looking for the drummer to drive the “feel” of the song and their drum sound to “fill” a certain… View this story
Filed in: Recording • Feature • Poll • Study Hall • Digital Audio Workstations • Education • Microphone • Studio -
Tuesday, June 07, 2011
Mike Sessler 06/07/11 02:53 PM, 0 CommentsThis article is provided by ChurchTechArts. Today we’re going to continue our series on the electrical side of sound. Last time, we tackled ground loops; their cause and a few solutions. This time around, it’s phantom power. Phantom power is one of those often misunderstood aspects of sound. It’s really not that complicated once you get it, but up to that point it’s a bit of a mystery. Why Use It? The first question we need to ask is… View this story
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Bruce Bartlett 06/07/11 12:58 PM,Perhaps the most exciting type of recording comes in the live realm, whether it be in a club or concert hall or stadium. Many musicians and bands want to record live because they feel that’s when they play best. The goal, then, is to capture the performance so it can be brought back alive. Remote recording is exhilarating. The musicians - excited by the audience - often put on a stellar performance. Usually you only get one chance to get… View this story
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Friday, June 03, 2011
Tim Vear 06/03/11 09:01 AM, 1 CommentThe microphone is the first link in the audio chain and is therefore critical to the overall performance of a sound system. Proper selection of microphones depends on an understanding their basic microphone characteristics and on a knowledge of the intended application. To be most effective, a microphone must be matched both to the desired sound source (voice, musical instrument, etc.) and to the sound system (PA system, tape recorder, etc.) with which it is used. How does the mic… View this story
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Monday, May 23, 2011
Bruce Bartlett 05/23/11 03:10 PM, 2 CommentsBesides sound quality, there really isn’t much to think about when it comes to microphones, right? Well, guess again! Like all elements of a sound system, microphones present their own unique set of special problems. Fortunately, a lot of these problems are relatively simple to solve. It’s just a matter of identification and appropriate action. For example, most mic handles include a set-screw near the connector, with many models using this screw to ground the mic handle. If the handle… View this story
Filed in: Live Sound • Feature • Poll • Study Hall • Analog • Concert • Education • Engineer • Manufacturer • Microphone • Signal • Sound Reinforcement • Technician • Audio -
Mike Sessler 05/23/11 11:52 AM, 1 CommentThis article is provided by ChurchTechArts. Maybe this never happens at your church, but at ours, we regularly have people on stage being interviewed. Sometimes they are telling their story, sometimes they are talking about or announcing a new ministry, other times they are reporting on an event or outreach we had. The one thing all these people have in common is that they are not used to being in front of people, nor do they really know how… View this story
Filed in: Church Sound • Feature • Poll • Analog • Business • Digital • Education • Loudspeaker • Microphone • Mixer • Signal • Studio • System • Audio -
Friday, May 20, 2011
Bruce Bartlett 05/20/11 09:11 AM, 0 CommentsThis article is provided by Bartlett Microphones. Some time ago I decided I wanted to find out how the location of a microphone near a banjo affects the tone quality you hear. To make these tests scientific as well as subjective, I measured the spectrum of the banjo in several different mic locations. The spectrum of a musical instrument is its output vs. frequency. It affects the tonal balance or timbre. It is the relative levels of the fundamental… View this story
Filed in: Recording • Feature • Poll • Study Hall • Analog • Digital • Education • Interconnect • Microphone • Signal • Studio • System • Audio -
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Bruce Bartlett 05/11/11 04:38 PM,In house-of-worship sound system installations, one of the biggest challenges is miking the choir. We want to achieve a good balance, a natural sound, and high gain before feedback. Another goal is to make sure that the microphones are invisible! It’s a tough assignment. What mics work well for the choir? Where should the mics go, and how many are needed in each situation? The suggestions that follow should point you in the right direction.. The most popular type of… View this story
Filed in: Church Sound • Feature • Poll • Study Hall • Concert • Microphone • Sound Reinforcement • Stage • Audio -
Thursday, May 05, 2011
Bobby Owsinski 05/05/11 01:58 PM, 1 CommentAnyone that ’s ever done studio recording has undoubtedly thought, “These mics sound fantastic.” “Why don’t we use them for recording live?” The quick answer is, “sure they’re used - sometimes.” However, there are a few good reasons we don’t see high-end studio-caliber microphones on everything on the stage. First, reliability. Many studio mics (mainly ribbon and condenser designs) aren’t designed to withstand the mayhem of a live stage or tour. It doesn’t take much to knock a capsule or… View this story
Filed in: Live Sound • Feature • Poll • Digital • Microphone • Mixer • Signal • Sound Reinforcement • System • Audio
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