All About Sound

On the last episode of all about sound we talk about why the podcast reached the end of it’s life and why I wouldn’t dare call it a cancellation as well as where you can find us now that the podcast has ended, what doing this podcast has Danny thinking of doing, and an offer to … Continue reading All About Sound Episode 51: The End →

On this All About Sound we interview Cliff Ravenscraft the podcast answer man about podcasting and what his tips and trick are as well as equipment he recommends for all levels of podcasting. Sites and Equipment Mentioned: http://www.talkshoe.com/ http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ Griffin iTalk: http://store.griffintechnology.com/italk-premium Roland R-05: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/roland-r-05-wave-mp3-recorder Shure SM58: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/shure-sm58-mic Heil PR 40: http://heilsound.com/pro/products/pr40/ Behringer 802: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/behringer-xenyx-802-mixer Mackie 1202-VLZ3: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/mackie-1202-vlz3-compact-mixer–120v Mackie … Continue reading All About Sound Episode 50: Podcasting with Cliff Ravenscraft →

On this weeks All About Sound we wrap up studio recording by talking about the difference between a home and project studio, home mastering vs a professional lab, why you should not compromise the mix you want just for a higher level, and we talk about the future of the podcast and how you can … Continue reading All About Sound Episode 49: Getting in the system, part 35 →

On this weeks All About Sound Danny reports back with his results of comparing the Fishman Aura vs the Zoom GFX707, then we talk about mixing down with EQ, Compression, Getting Levels, and Squashed Sound   Recommended Links: http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.html http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.taxi.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ http://www.music123.com/ http://www.juststrings.com/ http://carvin.com/ http://www.stewmac.com/ http://www.allparts.com/Default.asp To find previous episodes go to: tscn.tv/allaboutsound To … Continue reading All About Sound Episode 48: Getting in the system, part 34 →

On this weeks All About Sound we cover one more acoustic guitar recording option before going into vocals by talking Compressor/Limiters, microphones, reverb, group vocal recordings, pop filters, the benefit of a hot drink, marking your spot for later, and putting emotion into your vocals. Mentioned sites: Heil Sound: http://www.heilsound.com/ Article on vocals:  http://www.audio-recording-center.com/article-best-studio-vocal-1.html Recommended … Continue reading All About Sound Episode 47: Getting in the system, part 33 →

On this weeks All About Sound we talk about getting proper balance in an arrangement, keyboards, recording in stereo, focusing on fundamental tracks, and using filler sounds properly. Mentioned Resources: Band Dynamics DVD: http://www.christianbook.com/worship-band-workshop/pd/006436 Recommended Links: http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.html http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.taxi.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ http://www.music123.com/ http://www.juststrings.com/ http://carvin.com/ http://www.stewmac.com/ http://www.allparts.com/Default.asp To subscribe to this podcast put this link in your favorite … Continue reading All About Sound Episode 46: Getting in the system, part 32 →

On this weeks All About Sound we talk about Dirty Guitar recording with a warning about pushing levels to far, mic’d speakers vs speaker simulation, long or short reverb, effects and when to add them, the importance of practice runs, full tracks or partial tracks and the sound they can give you, and a trick to make your sound … Continue reading All About Sound Episode 45: Getting in the system, part 31 →

On this weeks all about sound we talk about the advantages of using templates to set your system up as well as talk about setting up both electric and acoustic rhythm guitars as well as recording clean electric guitars.   Templates for download: 16 Track Mixdown: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/58839722/16%20TRACK%20Mixdown%20Sheets.xls Drum Machine Sheets & Templates: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/58839722/Drum%20Machine%20Sheets%20%26%20Templates.xls Filer Lists: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/58839722/Filer%20Lists.xls … Continue reading All About Sound Episode 44: Getting in the system, part 30 →

On this weeks All About Sound we talk about drums in the studio mix by talking about settings on traditional drums, micing drums and the layout of tracks, direct to track vs bus recordings, advantages to recording dry and flat, EQ settings, Imaging, as well as talking about Bass amp settings. Recommended Links: http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.html http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.taxi.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ … Continue reading All About Sound Episode 43: Getting in the system, part 29 →

On this weeks All About Sound we start the basics of studio recording by talking about instrument precautions, amps and preamps, working alone vs working with someone, setting a brighter sound, a warning about excessive lows, using click tracks, rough guitar and vocal tracks, and we start to talk about drums and drum machines. Recommended Links: http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.html http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.taxi.com/ … Continue reading All About Sound Episode 42: Getting in the system, part 28 →

On this weeks All About Sound we talk about equipment that may be optional or unnecessary as we go into virtual tracks vs real tracks, mastering labs, studio monitors, headphones, CD duplicators, and disc printers. Equipment mentioned: Yamaha RH2C Headphones: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/yamaha-rh2c-stereo-headphones/245010000000000 Art Headphone Amp: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/art-headamp-4-stereo-headphone-amp/240368000000000 Taiyo Yuden: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/taiyo-yuden-80-minute-700mb-cdr-52x-white-inkjet-printable-100-disk-spindle/950061000000000 Primera Disc Printers Microboards CD duplicators Recommended Links: http://www.taxi.com/ http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ … Continue reading All About Sound Episode 41: Getting in the system, part 27 →

On this weeks All About Sound we continue talking about studio recording by going into different mics for different uses and talk about the essential equipment any setup need for a studio recording along with a funny example of how what you see on stage isn’t necessarily what you get. Links mentioned: Funny speaker setup truth: http://www.buzzfeed.com/burnred/just-a-marshall-stack-281t Recommended Links: http://www.taxi.com/ http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ … Continue reading All About Sound Episode 40: Getting in the system, part 26 →

On this weeks All About Sound we cover studio recording by talking about recording formats and equipment over the years to show how far we have come, effects systems, control rooms, vocal booths, and headphone systems. Recommended Links:  http://www.taxi.com/ http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ http://www.music123.com/ http://www.juststrings.com/ http://carvin.com/ http://www.stewmac.com/ http://www.allparts.com/Default.asp To subscribe to this podcast put this link in … Continue reading All About Sound Episode 39: Getting in the system, part 25 →

On this weeks All About Sound we finish our talks on instruments by wraping up keyboards with the topics of tuning to another instrument, programming patches, data transfer and backup, sustain pedals, stands, and PA settings then we talk about sequencers and drum machines. Links Mentioned: Yamaha FC-4: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/yamaha-fc4-piano-style-sustain-pedal Recommended Links: http://www.taxi.com/ http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ http://www.music123.com/ http://www.juststrings.com/ … Continue reading All About Sound Episode 38: Getting in the system, part 24 →

On this weeks All About Sound we continue talking about keyboard and synthesizers by discussing modules, voices, keyboard ranges, pitch benders, modulation wheels, and transposing. Recommended Links: http://www.taxi.com/ http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ http://www.music123.com/ http://www.juststrings.com/ http://carvin.com/ http://www.stewmac.com/ http://www.allparts.com/Default.asp To subscribe to this podcast put this link in your favorite podcatcher: http://feeds.feedburner.com/tscnallaboutsound Theme song by Danny Lewis Artwork … Continue reading All About Sound Episode 37: Getting in the system, part 23 →

On this weeks All About Sound we go to the home stretch of instruments as we talk about Pianos, sequencers, keyboards, electronic pianos, talk about a neat little illusion of an keyboard that pretends to be a grand piano, the different actions for keys on a keyboard, and the difference between keyboards and synthesizers. Recommended Links:  http://www.taxi.com/ http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ … Continue reading All About Sound Episode 36: Getting in the system, part 22 →

On this weeks all about sound we cover basic setup tips for your guitar and provide the following shownotes as reference back for later.. because you going to probably need it: Do-It-Yourself Setup Tips Standard Thin pick: .018 Standard Medium pick: .027 Standard Heavy pick: .037  Neck relief: .010 – .015 @ 7th fret (Capo’d on top of 1st fret) Open position … Continue reading All About Sound Episode 35: Getting in the system, part 21 →

On this weeks All About Sound we wrap up guitars amplification by talking about mic placement, EQ setting in studio vs live on stage, clean and dirty settings, spring reverb, effects loops, and DSPs. Recommended Links: http://www.taxi.com/ http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ http://www.music123.com/ http://www.juststrings.com/ http://carvin.com/ http://www.stewmac.com/ http://www.allparts.com/Default.asp To subscribe to this podcast put this link in … Continue reading All About Sound Episode 34: Getting in the system, part 20 →

On this weeks all about sound we wrap up effects pedals with some use cases, compressors, crybabys, a little warning about how signal loss can occur by stringing connections, bypass circuits, distortion, and reverb. Recommended Links:  http://www.taxi.com/ http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ http://www.music123.com/ http://www.juststrings.com/ http://carvin.com/ http://www.stewmac.com/ http://www.allparts.com/Default.asp To subscribe to this podcast put this link in … Continue reading All About Sound: Episode 33: Getting in the system, part 19 →

In this weeks all about sound we talk about effects pedals and the order in which you want to patch them in to get no conflicts of sound and get the best sound possible. We also talk about two pedals which show how tech is starting to merge with sound for some great innovations. Recommended Links: … Continue reading All About Sound Episode 32: Getting in the system, part 18 →

On this weeks All About Sound we talk about guitar preamps, the different types, what our experience has been with them, and a few brands you may want to check out to help you decide whether you want to use one or not. Recommended Links:  http://www.taxi.com/ http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ http://www.music123.com/ http://www.juststrings.com/ http://carvin.com/ http://www.stewmac.com/ http://www.allparts.com/Default.asp To subscribe to this … Continue reading All About Sound Episode 31: Getting in the system, part 17 →

On this weeks All About sound we cover Guitar Amps a topic that may be a bit more deep than you might think. Recommended Links:  http://www.taxi.com/ http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ http://www.music123.com/ http://www.juststrings.com/ http://carvin.com/ http://www.stewmac.com/ http://www.allparts.com/Default.asp To subscribe to this podcast put this link in your favorite podcatcher: http://feeds.feedburner.com/tscnallaboutsound Theme song by Danny Lewis Artwork by … Continue reading All About Sound Episode 30: Getting in the system, part 16 →

On this weeks All About Sound we finish up guitar maintenance with string change tips and tricks, Ideal action and neck relief, and pickup adjustments. Paul Reed Smith Sites: http://www.blamepro.com/prs/prsTech.asp http://www.prsguitars.com/csc/setup.html Recommended Links:  http://www.taxi.com/ http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ http://www.music123.com/ http://www.juststrings.com/ http://carvin.com/ http://www.stewmac.com/ http://www.allparts.com/Default.asp To subscribe to this podcast put this link in your favorite podcatcher: http://feeds.feedburner.com/tscnallaboutsound … Continue reading All About Sound Episode 29: Getting in the system, part 15 →

On this weeks all about sound we cover a few pickups we missed last time, Tremolo vs non tremolo bridges, bridge radius, string breakage fixes, intonation, string changes, nut lubrication, breaking in strings, and fretboard maintenance. Mentioned items: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/dimarzio-dp151-paf-pro-pickup http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/ghs-a94-graphitall-guitar-lubricant Recommended Links:  http://www.taxi.com/ http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ http://www.music123.com/ http://www.juststrings.com/ http://carvin.com/ http://www.stewmac.com/ http://www.allparts.com/Default.asp To subscribe to … Continue reading All About sound Episode 28: Getting in the system, part 14 →

On this weeks all about sound we talk about acoustic pickup types, Bass replacement pickups, electric guitar pickups, and a few recommendations on how to adjust your pickup. Plug: Fishman Aura: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/search/search.jsp?sB=r&question=fishman+aura Recommended Links:  http://www.taxi.com/ http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ http://www.music123.com/ http://www.juststrings.com/ http://carvin.com/ http://www.stewmac.com/ http://www.allparts.com/Default.asp To subscribe to this podcast put this link in your favorite podcatcher: http://feeds.feedburner.com/tscnallaboutsound Theme … Continue reading All About Sound Episode 27: Getting in the system, part 13 →

On this weeks all about sound we continue with guitars by talking about a few things to expound on what we covered on fret wires, action at the nut/first fret, The material the nut is made of, it’s design, and string slots, along with string height. Recommended Links:   http://www.taxi.com/ http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ http://www.music123.com/ … Continue reading All About Sound Episode 26: Getting in the system, part 12 →

On this weeks all about sound we continue on the path of guitars by first making a correction about fret board humps then we talk about oval shape necks, Wide/Thin necks, scale lengths, fret wire size and profile, string types and gauges, string action, and neck relief. Recommended Links:  http://www.taxi.com/ http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ http://www.music123.com/ … Continue reading All About Sound Episode 25: Getting in the system, part 11 →

On this weeks All About Sound we continue with Guitars both Electric and Acoustic by covering Different Acoustic guitar styles then we talk about both neck and fret board profiles. Recommended Links: http://www.taxi.com/ http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ http://www.music123.com/ http://www.juststrings.com/ http://carvin.com/ http://www.stewmac.com/ http://www.allparts.com/Default.asp To subscribe to this podcast put this link in your favorite podcatcher: http://feeds.feedburner.com/tscnallaboutsound Theme song by Danny … Continue reading All About Sound Episode 24: Getting in the system, part 10 →

Editors note: Despite what I say in the intro it is actually episode 23 and part 9..that will teach me to not double check on a google doc before starting anything..Hope you guys enjoy it..the only not new content is the name. On this weeks all about sound we finish up the Bass for real this time with Mic … Continue reading All About Sound Episode 23: Getting in the system, part 9 →

On this weeks all about sound we wrap up Bass by talking about Bass amp types and their uses, EQ settings, Compression, Mic’ing a Speaker vs using a line out, and finally how to get the Bass completely in the mix properly. Recommended Links:http://www.taxi.com/http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ http://www.music123.com/ http://www.juststrings.com/ http://carvin.com/ http://www.stewmac.com/ http://www.allparts.com/Default.asp To find previous episodes go … Continue reading All About Sound episode 22: Getting in the system part 8 →

On this weeks All About Sound we continue talking about Bass by discussing the different pickup types, string types and gauges, Setup and action, pickup selection, volume and tone control settings, and using a pick versus using your fingers. We also start on Bass Amps by talking about the different types of amps and speaker sizes. Recommended Links: http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.html http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.taxi.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ … Continue reading All About Sound episode 21: Getting in the system part 7 →

All about sound is back and this week we start talking about Bass by explaining the different types of basses and why it does matter what wood you get for the body and fret board. Plugs: Stewmac.com Recommended Links: http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.html http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.taxi.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ http://www.music123.com/ http://www.juststrings.com/ http://carvin.com/ http://www.stewmac.com/ http://www.allparts.com/Default.asp To find previous episodes go … Continue reading All About Sound episode 20: Getting in the system part 6 →

On this weeks all about sound we wrap up drums by talking about  Parametric vs 3 Band EQ,  Soft knee compression vs Hard knee compression, Attack, Release, Ratio, Threshold, Drum Machines, electronic drums, Open mixes, smashed mixes and Reverb. Articles on compression: http://www.recordingwebsite.com/articles/compression.php http://www.pcmus.com/compressors.htm http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Sarit_Bruno www.recordingeq.com Recommended Links:http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.htmlhttp://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.taxi.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ http://www.music123.com/ http://www.juststrings.com/ http://carvin.com/ … Continue reading All About Sound episode 19: Getting in the system part 5 →

On this weeks all about sound we talk about Equalizing your drums and how they work with bass in a mix. Articles on compression: http://www.recordingwebsite.com/articles/compression.phphttp://www.pcmus.com/compressors.htm http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Sarit_Bruno Recommended Links:http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.html http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.taxi.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ http://www.music123.com/ http://www.juststrings.com/ http://carvin.com/ http://www.stewmac.com/ http://www.allparts.com/Default.asp To find previous episodes go to: tscn.tv/allaboutsound To subscribe to this podcast put this link in your … Continue reading All About Sound episode 18: Getting in the system part 4 →

On this weeks all about sound we talk about how to mic up your drums to get the best sound possible in your mix, Brands of microphones and where to find them, A reminder of a piece of software that can help you out with recommendations in sound, Live vs studio mic setups, Types of … Continue reading All About Sound episode 17: Getting in the system part 3 →

On this weeks all about sound we talk about how to tune your drums, How differnt types of drum heads matter, and how to get rid of an anoying snare ring. All that and more on this weeks All About Sound. Recommended Links: http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.html http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.taxi.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ http://www.music123.com/ http://www.juststrings.com/ http://carvin.com/ http://www.stewmac.com/ http://www.allparts.com/Default.asp To … Continue reading All About Sound episode 16: Getting in the system part 2 →

In this weeks slightly longer than normal All About Sound we start a new series going by talking about drums, The materials they are made of, and how that makes a difference in sound when patching them into the system. Anyone interested in how drums work and what makes a good set of drums will … Continue reading All About sound episode 15: Getting in the system →

On this weeks All About Sound we wrap up speakers by talking about horn loaded design, what a true subwoffer is, the types of drivers, the problems you run into with cheap speakers, the materials that speakers are made of, and all the designs of speakers. Recommended Links: http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.html http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.taxi.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ http://www.music123.com/ … Continue reading All About Sound episode 14: Speakers part 2 →

This week on all about sound we start on speakers by covering cleaning tips, useing speaker stands, cover a few speaker designs, polarity in speaker, Acoustic suspension, what horn loaded actually means, And a few more things about crossover points. Recommended Links: http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.html http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.taxi.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ http://www.music123.com/ http://www.juststrings.com/ http://carvin.com/ http://www.stewmac.com/ http://www.allparts.com/Default.asp To find … Continue reading All About Sound episode 13: Speakers →

On this weeks all about sound we cover power amps and crossovers as well as what the heck wattage means when dealing with speakers so you don’t completly ruin your equipment. Recommended Links: http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.html http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.taxi.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ http://www.music123.com/ http://www.juststrings.com/ http://carvin.com/ http://www.stewmac.com/ http://www.allparts.com/Default.asp To find previous episodes go to: tscn.tv/allaboutsound To subscribe to this … Continue reading All About Sound Episode 12: Crossovers, Amps, And Main speakers →

On this weeks all about sound we wrap up mixers by discussing the master section of the board with Graphic EQ, Meters, Monitor Returns, Effects Returns/Built-In Effects System(s), Tape Sends/Returns, Various Master Busses (Faders & Assign Switches), Headphone Buss, Patch Panel & Various Main Inputs/Outputs.  Powering Up & Down (Faders Levels).   as well as … Continue reading All About Sound episode 11: Mixers part 8 →

On this weeks all about sound we wrap up talking about the channels on a mixer by discussing Pan controls, Attenuator Pad Switches, mute switches, solo switches, and the all important Channel Fader as well as an odd question we have for you to help us figure out. All that this week. Recommended Links: http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.html … Continue reading All About Sound episode 10: Mixers part 7 →

On this weeks all about sound we talk about monitor buses, the difference between normal monitors and in ear monitors, and way to deal with the slight problems that come up almost anytime you make a mix for monitors. Recommended Links: http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.html http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.taxi.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ http://www.music123.com/ http://www.juststrings.com/ http://carvin.com/ http://www.stewmac.com/ http://www.allparts.com/Default.asp To find previous … Continue reading All About Sound episode 9: Mixers part 6 →

On this weeks all about sound we talk about effects. What can be good, bad, and sometimes downright ugly depending on how you use them. We give you the tips you need to make sure you don’t overdo something that can be overdone if your not careful! Recommended Links: http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.html http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.taxi.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ … Continue reading All About Sound Episode 8: Mixers part 5 →

On this weeks All About Sound we wrap up talking about Equalizers and how they work.  Bandpass, Parametric (Frequency, Bandwidth & Level),   Applications/User Tips, Specialized or Extreme Equalization. Recommended Links:http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.html http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.taxi.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ http://www.music123.com/ http://www.juststrings.com/ http://carvin.com/ http://www.stewmac.com/ http://www.allparts.com/Default.asp To find previous episodes go to: tscn.tv/allaboutsound To subscribe to this podcast put this … Continue reading All About Sound episode 7: Mixers part 4 →

On this weeks episode we continue on the path of equalizers to explain High and low shelving, The problems with a single tone control, and a side note on how much tv speakers aren’t the best when it comes to sound. All that and more in this weeks episode of All About Sound Covered this … Continue reading All About Sound episode 6: Mixers part 3 →

On this weeks all about sound we lay to foundation on our talk about equalizers as well as go on a side rant about monitor levels to make a point. All that on this weeks episode. EQualizer: Rotary/Graphic, 0=Flat , Positive or Negative EQ-ing. Applications/User Tips, Boost & Cut Range Recommended Links:http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.htmlhttp://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.taxi.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ … Continue reading All About Sound episode 5: Mixers part 2 →

On this weeks All About Sound we start our series on mixers, what all those knobs do, and how it’s really not as mind bending as it looks. Covered this week: Mixer types: Board, Head, Rack mount, Powered, Dry (non powered), Studio, Live, Mono-Stereo-Multi-Bus, Automated Channel Inputs/Connections, Mic Preamp, Input Gain Control/Overload Indicator (Red)/Signal indicator … Continue reading All About Sound episode 4: Mixers →

On this weeks all about sound we finish our two part series on microphones with the more technical side of the devices themselves as well as figure out what an insane cable of the past is still used for this very day. All that and more on all about sound. Microphone Details: Rejection, Freqency Response … Continue reading All about sound episode 3: Microphones part 2 →

On this weeks All About Sound we begin to go more in depth with mircophone types, what each type is used for, and how they pick things up. Mic types: Unidirectional Dynamic Cardiod (Vocal / Instrument), Omni-Directional Electret Condensers (Large Diaphram Studio Condensers), Ribbon Condenser, Overhead Condensers (Choir & Pencil Condensers), Drum Mics, Lapel & … Continue reading All About Sound episode 2: Microphones →

i’m proud to present the latest addition to the samcast network! On this the premire episode of all about sound we go over what types of equipment there are in sound and give a lookover of what they are for before we dive more in depth in later episodes. Consider this your basic lookover into … Continue reading All About Sound episode 1: The Basics Of Equipment →