Self Preservation: Protecting Ourselves From Bad Audio
Approaches and suggestion for mitigating the substandard sound quality provided by online media/communication formats.
June 8, 2020
Approaches and suggestion for mitigating the substandard sound quality provided by online media/communication formats.
Mix engineers spend hours and hours getting the drums just right – here’s how drummers can help make that job easier.
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Minimizing the setup down to its core, utilizing the bare essentials to get the job done efficiently and as quickly as possible.
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The first question to ask: Do I really need overheads? Yet it’s not quite that simple…
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Delving into this sometimes divisive topic, presenting positives for both sides along with a workaround.
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The author, with enough training in both fields, finds interesting comparisons between the two.
Holding the mic correctly and at an appropriate distance, singing consistently — even in sound check — and more.