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Thursday, December 08, 2011
Jon Tidey 12/08/11 09:17 AM,This article is provided by Audio Geek Zine. Continuing my series on effects, I’m talking about reverb. (See part 1 about modulation here.) The different types and methods, and I’ll also explain the most important parameters. I’ll mostly be talking about the kinds you will be using when mixing and what is available as plugins. Digital Reverb Technology There are two ways of creating a reverb effect in the digital world, by using mathematical calculations to create a sense… View this story
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Gary Zandstra 12/08/11 07:29 AM,As a frequent participant in Civil War re-enactments, I enjoy the opportunity to don clothes made out of wool and fire my 1861 Springfield replica. What I also enjoy is no cell phone, no iPad… no electronics at all… Call it nostalgic, but it’s attractive to escape to this simpler life. Note, however, that simpler does not necessarily mean easier. It’s fun to cook over an open fire, and the food always tastes great, but it’s also a lot more… View this story
Filed in: Church Sound • Feature • Poll • Education • Engineer • Monitoring • Sound Reinforcement • Technician -
Tuesday, December 06, 2011
Karl Winkler 12/06/11 12:42 PM,Some time ago I was on a trip to Japan, visiting some key customers, and I picked up on something that has been brewing in the back of my mind ever since. Maybe the light bulb went on because I was in a different country with a different culture, but here was the thing… I was asked several times by several people: “what’s the maximum number of channels your wireless system can operate simultaneously?” That’s when the “something” in the… View this story
Filed in: Live Sound • Feature • Poll • Amplifier • AV • Consoles • Digital • Education • Installation • Interconnect • Loudspeaker • Measurement • Signal • Sound Reinforcement • Technician • Audio -
Friday, December 02, 2011
James Cadwallader 12/02/11 01:47 PM,There’s no better feeling than when you’ve setup your system and turned it on to find it lacking any noise. This is no major feat when you have control of the electrical distribution, but when you don’t, things can be a bit more dicey. The classic scenario when the system powers up with a hum is for the operator to declare “ground loop!” followed by muttering and cursing while digging in the accessories box to locate the power cord cheaters. … View this story
Filed in: Church Sound • Feature • Poll • Study Hall • Installation • Interconnect • Power • Audio -
Bill Thrasher, Sr. 12/02/11 01:20 PM,When it comes to the upkeep of sound and A/V systems, I suspect that we often confuse or misuse the terms maintenance, service, repair, replacement and other related words. My definitions: Maintenance – General care and cleaning done at regular intervals that helps equipment and systems last longer and continue performing at their best. Service – More comprehensive than maintenance, this is usually performed by a trained professional with the purpose of addressing minor performance issues before they become worse.… View this story
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Gary Zandstra 11/29/11 08:39 AM, 1 CommentI regularly hear complaints from musicians about being too isolated with they use personal monitor mixers with headphones: “I feel like I’m in a studio” and/or “I feel like I’m in my own separate world.” These complaints often have merit because the only thing available to mix into their phones is the dry signals from the other instruments. To solve this issue I’ve tried - with good success - a few techniques. 1) Add a feed from an audience response… View this story
Filed in: Church Sound • Feature • Poll • Mixer • Monitoring • Sound Reinforcement • Stage -
Monday, November 28, 2011
Joe Gilder 11/28/11 12:10 PM,This article is provided by Home Studio Corner. Right now I’m listening to the soundtrack from the movie Braveheart. I found it tucked away in an old CD case. (Random fact: I actually did a term paper in high school on William Wallace.) I’m listening to it right now (the soundtrack, not the term paper) on my Sennheiser HD650 headphones. Glorious. I’m almost too relaxed to t…y…p….e….. Anyway, whether or not you enjoy orchestral music, there is a lot… View this story
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Samuel O'Sullivan 11/23/11 12:59 PM,I often hear the question (especially from non-engineers), “why do I need mastering?” This question is puzzling on many layers, but let’s break it down philosophically: —Does your mix sound radio-ready after you’re done mixing? —Does your mix fit harmonically and dynamically with the other mixes (on an album)? —Have you thought about how your audience is going to respond to the mix (especially as compared to the other mixes on an album)? —Are you prepared to backup, store, and… View this story
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011
PSW Staff 11/22/11 12:49 PM,Like many things in live sound, there are not a lot of real hard and fast rules when it comes to how to mic a choir. The goal is good balance, a natural sound, and high gain before feedback. The most popular microphones for choirs are small diaphragm condenser types that are purpose designed, though in certain situations large diaphragm (condenser and dynamic) models can be effective if deployed correctly. Small condenser mics for choir have a cardioid (and sometimes… View this story
Filed in: Church Sound • Feature • Study Hall • Education • Installation • Microphone • Monitoring • Sound Reinforcement • Stage • Audio -
Old Soundman 11/22/11 08:49 AM,Somebody has been feeding misinformation to our pal Roy here. He wrote in twice and I have taken the liberty of mixing and matching excerpts from both his missives. Good Sir - Yes, Roy! I was hoping you would grace us with your suggestions on mic’ing guitar amps, placement and such. When you go to concerts, do you ever see the taped “X” on some poser’s 4 x 12 cabinet? Either he or his guitar tech has painstakingly determined that… View this story
Filed in: Live Sound • Feature • Poll • Business • Engineer • Microphone • Sound Reinforcement • Audio
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