Podcasts about Soundproofing

LCD TVs are about to get a big boost in performance with a new backlight technology called RGB LED. Does this spell doom for OLED? Scott Wilkinson breaks it down. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Listener Charles Simmons has an old LG C series OLED TV and wants to upgrade. But should he get last year's G4 for less money or this year's G5 with its updated technology? Scott Wilkinson offers his advice. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

After listening to episode 477 about Sony's 2025 TV lineup, Dan has some questions about models that carry over from one year to the next as well as the differences between the Bravia 7 and Bravia 5. Scott Wilkinson has some answers. Bravia 7 can be looked at here: https://electronics.sony.com/tv-video/televisions/all-tvs/p/k65xr70?srsltid=AfmBOoqaBzUX9aFRDqqmoNPdCL2RCtb037LDa1aDnatER6MBpNVcK8fl Bravia 5 can be looked at here: https://electronics.sony.com/tv-video/televisions/all-tvs/p/k65xr50?srsltid=AfmBOoocfLtU8kTaPa-uONgF3zKBayiudWCB03GTOlaAsBUQP8MYz_C2 Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Dean has an all-calls weekend where he answers all of your questions surrounding your home!  Dean talks about secured doors + glass doors. Dean advices on noise cancelling an apartment located on a busy street with some soundproofing options. Dean talks about building a chicken coop and shares the type of chicks he has in his ranch. 

In honor of Star Wars Day (May 4), Scott Wilkinson shares a Star Wars-themed home theater he featured on AVSForum.com back in 2018. It's a beautiful rendition of a Death Star interior with great acoustic treatments and exceptional performance. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Online home-theater designer and retailer The Screening Room AV hosted its second projector shootout April 5 and 6 in Colorado Springs, CO. Scott Wilkinson is joined by owner John Schuermann, system designer Steve Crabb, and calibrators Kris Deering and Sammie Prescott, Jr, to discuss the event. In Part 2, we learn the results of the shootout. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guests: John Schuermann, Sammie Prescott Jr., Kris Deering, and Steve Crabb Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Online home-theater designer and retailer The Screening Room AV hosted its second projector shootout April 5 and 6 in Colorado Springs, CO. Scott Wilkinson is joined by owner John Schuermann, system designer Steve Crabb, and calibrators Kris Deering and Sammie Prescott Jr. to discuss the event. In Part 1, we learn about the contenders and process of evaluating them. Check out The Screening Room AV at https://www.thescreeningroomav.com/ Host: Scott Wilkinson Guests: John Schuermann, Kris Deering, Sammie Prescott Jr., and Steve Crabb Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

In episode 473, Scott Wilkinson railed against what seemed like a totally frivolous lawsuit against Hisense for false advertising about one of its low-end QLED TVs. But it turns out the lawsuit might not be frivolous at all. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Sony introduced its new TV lineup for 2025 at a special event in Tokyo. Three new models will join several of last year's TVs, including a new QD OLED and a less-expensive miniLED. Scott Wilkinson breaks it down. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Scott Wilkinson featured this Middle East-inspired home theater on AVS Forum way back in 2018. He normally prefers a simple, blacked-out room for a dedicated home theater, but this one is a stunning example of themed room that really works. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Scott Wilkinson has a less-than-ideal space for a home theater, so he turned to theater designer Anthony Grimani to get the best possible sound. In this episode, Scott and Anthony discuss the acoustic treatments that help the room sound as good as it possibly can. It's a case study of how to optimize the sound of an imperfect space. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Anthony Grimani Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Scott Wilkinson has a less-than-ideal space for a home theater, so he turned to theater designer Anthony Grimani to get the best possible sound. In this episode, Scott and Anthony discuss the speakers that ended up in the room and their placement. It's a case study of how to accommodate an imperfect space. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Anthony Grimani Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

A consumer is suing Hisense for false advertising and deceptive business practices when they claim their QLED TV technology "dramatically increases the color space and improves color saturation," allowing consumers to "see color like you've never seen it before." Scott Wilkinson has some thoughts about this frivolous litigation. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Ken Fritz built what many consider to be the world's best stereo system, spending upwards of a million dollars on it. But the cost was much higher than mere dollars. In the end, was it worth it? Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Daniel listened to episode 463 about an amazing home theater, in which the owner mentioned that the room was disturbingly quiet. That led Daniel to wonder if a room can be too quiet and not sound its best. Scott offers some insight into this very important question. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Ryan has a question about video processing: If several components in a signal chain all do video processing, do they interfere with each other? Do they work together? Does one take over? Scott offers his thoughts on the subject. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

If you have noisy neighbours or live by a busy road, you'll want to listen to this…The Home Squad are here to talk about all things soundproofing!Andrea is joined by Jenny Sheehan, Irish Examiner Columnist and former ‘Home of the Year' winner and Róisín Lafferty, Founder and Creative Director of Róisín Lafferty, to discuss.

After listening to this podcast, Ann has bought several good AV components and enjoys using them, except for one thing: too many remotes! She would like to reduce the remote clutter, but how? Scott has some ideas that might help. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Terence had the luxury of building a home theater from scratch in his newly constructed house. He wanted to replicate a Dolby Cinema as much as possible, the result certainly does that! Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Industry journalist and consultant Mike Heiss joins Scott Wilkinson to discuss what he saw and heard at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. In Part 3, we talk about some audio products and technologies announced at the show. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Michael Heiss Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Industry journalist and consultant Mike Heiss joins Scott Wilkinson to discuss what he saw and heard at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. In Part 2, we talk about specific TV models and technologies announced by the major manufacturers. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Michael Heiss Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Industry journalist and consultant Mike Heiss joins Scott Wilkinson to discuss what he saw and heard at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. In Part 1, we talk about HDMI 2.2 and some larger trends in TVs. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Michael Heiss Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Rabbe Sandelin from Helsinki, Finland, has a large collection of 3D movies and bemoans the death of 3D in modern televisions. He wants to know if any manufacturers are considering a return to 3D. Scott says probably not in flat-panel TVs, but there is another option. Host: Scott Wilkinson Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

After many years of compromises in his home theaters, Ryan finally got the opportunity to build one from scratch just the way he wanted it with no compromises in the performance or aesthetics. Its understated elegance belies the kick-ass audio and video in this no-holds-barred theater. Host: Scott Wilkinson Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Nat managed to sneak in a little sexy time at the in-laws which is next-level impressive! Qualifier, this is a repeat episode so it remains to be seen if Nat got some sexy time in on holiday with her family in Costa Rica. The stakes are high, which makes it even more of an accomplishment. This got us thinking: there really should be a point system for sex in unconventional places. How many points do you get for pulling it off at your in-laws? Is it based on proximity to their bedroom? Soundproofing levels? The added fear factor of family members knocking on the door? If you've got stories, we want to hear them. Points or no points—sometimes you just have to make it work!Want our podcasts sent straight to your phone? Text us the word "Podcast" to +1 (917) 540-8715 and we'll text you the new episodes when they're released!Tune in for new Cat & Nat Unfiltered episodes every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday!Follow @catandnatunfiltered on Instagram: https://instagram.com/catandnatunfilteredOur new book "Mom Secrets" is now available! Head to www.catandnat.ca/book to grab your autographed copy! Come see us LIVE on tour!! To see a full list of cities and dates, go to https://catandnattour.com.Follow our parenting platform - The Common Parent - over on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecommonparentBecome a Member of The Common Parent, our ultimate parenting toolkit for parents of teens and tweens for just $74.99/year: https://thecommonparent.comGet a FREE “Thoughts Between Us” Journal with The Common Parent Annual Membership: Click Here!Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bitly.com/catnatyoutubeCheck out our Amazon Lives here: https://bitly.com/catnatamazonliveOrder TAYLIVI here: https://taylivi.comGet personalized videos from us on Cameo: https://cameo.com/catandnatCome hang with us over on https://instagram.com/catandnat all day long.And follow us on https://tiktok.com/@catandnatofficial! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Audiophile Society recently released an album of digital audio files designed to let you evaluate any headphone's ability to render pinpoint imaging in an immersive soundfield. It also includes several full-length music tracks encoded in various immersive spatial-audio formats. Co-creator Brent Butterworth joins Scott to talk about the album. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Brent Butterworth Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

ProjectorScreen.com recently hosted its third annual side-by-side showdown of UST projectors in collaboration with ProjectorReviews.com to identify which ones offer the best performance. In this episode, ProjectorReviews.com lead reviewer Phil Jones Joins Scott to talk about the event. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Philip Jones Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

ProjectorScreen.com recently hosted its third annual side-by-side showdown of UST projectors in collaboration with ProjectorReviews.com to identify which ones offer the best performance. In this episode, ProjectorReviews.com lead reviewer Phil Jones Joins Scott to talk about the event. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Philip Jones Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Alex's new house had a designated home-theater room with a very high ceiling, a riser for the second row of seating, and in-wall surround speakers, but it was not very inspiring. So, he set to work and transformed it into a real beauty, with a unique star ceiling, DIY acoustic panels, a custom projector niche, and screen wall with luxurious curtains to rival any big-time cinema. Host: Scott Wilkinson Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

George The Tech sits down with Lillian Rachel to discuss her unique voiceover studio transformation from a cramped closet to a custom-built 'sheddio' in her backyard. They dive into Lillian's journey from England to Santa Barbara, her voice work in audiobooks, and the detailed process of designing and constructing her new studio space. Learn tips on managing recording environments, handling interruptions, and the benefits of creating a custom studio. Plus, Lillian shares insights into her equipment setup, workflow, and much more! 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:24 Lillian's Background and Voice Work 02:11 Challenges of Recording at Home 03:45 Creating the Sheddio 05:00 Building and Soundproofing the Studio 07:00 Dealing with Noise and Interruptions 17:14 Equipment and Workflow 20:23 Temperature Control and Final Thoughts 21:49 Conclusion and Contact Information Donations: https://streamlabs.com/georgethetech Website: http://georgethetech.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/georgethetech Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/georgethetech Instagram: @georgethetech Webcast: http://vobs.tv Podcast: http://theproaudiosuite.com

Sota Audio Guy has his Samsung TV connected to his Yamaha AVR using HDMI eARC. He wants to know if it's better to connect his Roku Ultra streaming box to one of the TV's other HDMI inputs or to one of the receiver's inputs. Also, he's having a lip-sync issue. Scott offers some advice... Host: Scott Wilkinson Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

After Craig hears Scott's lament over the death of home-theater print magazines in episode 453, he echoes that sentiment about the lack of stereo shops where he can compare specific audio components. Is there anywhere he can audition specific components? Scott offers his comments on this conundrum. Host: Scott Wilkinson Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

When he wanted to create a home theater, Mike decided to add an entire room onto his house in Los Angeles. Everything was done to maximize audio and video performance while minimizing any compromises. The result is one of Scott's all-time favorite home theaters, a true black hole dubbed The Event Horizon. Host: Scott Wilkinson Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Victor Pavy asks a very simple question: What is Scott's favorite TV wall mount? Of course, Scott has some recommendations, including the one he recently put in his own media room. Host: Scott Wilkinson Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Daniel has a 9-year-old Vizio soundbar that works great except that the HDMI ARC connection just died. He wants something inexpensive to replace it; Scott Wilkinson offers some recommendations. Host: Scott Wilkinson Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Sound & Vision is the only home-theater print magazine left standing in the US, and its last print issue will be October/November 2024. With its demise, a proud and complicated history of home-theater magazines comes to a close. Host: Scott Wilkinson Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

In this gem, owner Steve turned a spare bedroom into a beautiful home theater. His unique masking system is ingenious, as is the swing-out screen that lets him access the speakers and the back of the equipment rack. It has only three seats, but this theater is an exemplar of what can be done with a small space. Host: Scott Wilkinson Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

The 2024 CEDIA Expo was filled to the brim with new audio and video products as well as a bunch of awesome demos. Journalist, consultant and jolly good CEDIA Fellow Mike Heiss joins Scott Wilkinson to discuss what he saw and heard there. In Part 3, we talk about some of the new audio products introduced at the show. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Michael Heiss Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

In Part 2 of our interview with Jim Edgar on The Pro Audio Suite, we dig even deeper into the world of voiceover setups. Jim walks us through the iterative process of improving your recording space, explains why foam might not be the best solution for sound treatment, and provides expert troubleshooting tips for common voiceover issues like mic placement, echo, and hollow sound. We also cover the importance of sound engineers and agents being involved in quality control and how to continually refine your space to stay competitive in the industry. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting, there are invaluable takeaways in this episode! A big thank you to our sponsors: Austrian Audio – making passion heard with their high-quality microphones and headphones. Learn more at austrianaudio.com. Tri Booth – your go-to for a portable and professional voiceover booth solution. Get $200 off your purchase with the code T-R-I-P-A-P-200 at tribooth.com. Key Talking Points (for Part 2): Why foam is often an overrated solution for sound treatment The iterative process of refining your voiceover space and setup Common mic placement mistakes and how to fix them How voiceover agents and engineers should play a bigger role in quality control Real-life examples of troubleshooting bad audio and improving sound quality How Austrian Audio Gear can elevate your voiceover recordings Tri Booth for portable soundproofing solutions A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth. Both these companies are providers of QUALITY Audio Gear (we wouldn't partner with them unless they were), so please, if you're in the market for some new kit, do us a solid and check out their products, and be sure to tell em "Robbo, George, Robert, and AP sent you"... As a part of their generous support of our show, Tri Booth is offering $200 off a brand-new booth when you use the code TRIPAP200. So get onto their website now and secure your new booth... https://tribooth.com/ And if you're in the market for a new Mic or killer pair of headphones, check out Austrian Audio. They've got a great range of top-shelf gear..  https://austrian.audio/ We have launched a Patreon page in the hopes of being able to pay someone to help us get the show to more people and in turn help them with the same info we're sharing with you. If you aren't familiar with Patreon, it's an easy way for those interested in our show to get exclusive content and updates before anyone else, along with a whole bunch of other "perks" just by contributing as little as $1 per month. Find out more here..   https://www.patreon.com/proaudiosuite     George has created a page strictly for Pro Audio Suite listeners, so check it out for the latest discounts and offers for TPAS listeners. https://georgethe.tech/tpas If you haven't filled out our survey on what you'd like to hear on the show, you can do it here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZWT5BTD Join our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/proaudiopodcast And the FB Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/357898255543203 For everything else (including joining our mailing list for exclusive previews and other goodies), check out our website https://www.theproaudiosuite.com/ “When the going gets weird, the weird turn professional.” Hunter S Thompson

The 2024 CEDIA Expo was filled to the brim with new audio and video products as well as a bunch of awesome demos. Journalist, consultant and jolly good CEDIA Fellow Mike Heiss joins Scott Wilkinson to discuss what he saw and heard there. In Part 2, we talk about some of the new video products introduced at the show. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Michael Heiss Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

In this episode of The Pro Audio Suite, we're joined by Jim Edgar, a seasoned voiceover expert known for his work with Twisted Wave and his extensive experience in the voiceover community. Jim dives into the essentials of setting up a professional home studio, offering valuable insights into audio gear, microphone techniques, and troubleshooting common sound issues. Whether you're new to voice acting or looking to refine your audio setup, this episode covers everything from the importance of room treatment to key tools like Twisted Wave that can streamline your workflow. Jim also shares personal anecdotes, such as the challenges of learning how to listen critically and tips on how to avoid common mistakes in the recording process. Plus, stick around for a few humorous tangents about bike frames and microphones! We'd also like to thank our sponsors: Austrian Audio, making passion heard with their high-quality microphones and headphones. Check them out at austrian.audio Tri Booth, the ultimate portable vocal booth solution for voice actors. Get $200 off your purchase with the code T-R-I-P-A-P-200. Visit tribooth.com for more information. In Part 2, Jim Edgar returns to dive deeper into advanced techniques for voice actors, from improving room treatment to finding the right microphone placement. We'll also cover the common mistakes voice actors make and the steps to fix them. Key Talking Points: The basics of setting up a professional voiceover studio How to improve audio quality using simple tools The role of Twisted Wave in streamlining your recording process Jim's advice on choosing the right microphone and gear Common mistakes voice actors make with room treatment and how to fix them A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth. Both these companies are providers of QUALITY Audio Gear (we wouldn't partner with them unless they were), so please, if you're in the market for some new kit, do us a solid and check out their products, and be sure to tell em "Robbo, George, Robert, and AP sent you"... As a part of their generous support of our show, Tri Booth is offering $200 off a brand-new booth when you use the code TRIPAP200. So get onto their website now and secure your new booth... https://tribooth.com/ And if you're in the market for a new Mic or killer pair of headphones, check out Austrian Audio. They've got a great range of top-shelf gear..  https://austrian.audio/ We have launched a Patreon page in the hopes of being able to pay someone to help us get the show to more people and in turn help them with the same info we're sharing with you. If you aren't familiar with Patreon, it's an easy way for those interested in our show to get exclusive content and updates before anyone else, along with a whole bunch of other "perks" just by contributing as little as $1 per month. Find out more here..   https://www.patreon.com/proaudiosuite     George has created a page strictly for Pro Audio Suite listeners, so check it out for the latest discounts and offers for TPAS listeners. https://georgethe.tech/tpas If you haven't filled out our survey on what you'd like to hear on the show, you can do it here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZWT5BTD Join our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/proaudiopodcast And the FB Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/357898255543203 For everything else (including joining our mailing list for exclusive previews and other goodies), check out our website https://www.theproaudiosuite.com/ “When the going gets weird, the weird turn professional.” Hunter S Thompson

The 2024 CEDIA Expo was filled to the brim with new audio and video products as well as a bunch of awesome demos. Journalist, consultant and jolly good CEDIA Fellow Mike Heiss joins Scott Wilkinson to discuss what he saw and heard there. In Part 1, he talks about some of the demos he experienced and trends he identified. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Michael Heiss Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Most home theaters are dedicated to displaying movies and other passive video content, but this one does much more. It incorporates a full-fledged golf simulator and virtual-reality rig into a kick-ass home theater. The owner has been dreaming of such a space for 30 years, and he finally made his dream come true. Host: Scott Wilkinson Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

When listener Russ Wyllie turns off his AV receiver while leaving his subwoofer on, he hears a thunk or pop from the sub. Is this normal? Is it damaging? It sure is annoying, so how can he avoid it? Scott Wilkinson explains. Host: Scott Wilkinson Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Alan Goldstein is planning to replace his TV, and he wonders about the degradation of picture quality when viewed off-axis. Are OLED TVs really better than LED-LCD TVs in this regard? How far off axis is too far? Scott Wilkinson has some answers. Host: Scott Wilkinson Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Scarsdale, NY, retailer Value Electronics hosts an annual TV shootout in which the flagship models from major manufacturers are lined up, calibrated, and evaluated by a panel of expert judges to see which is the best. Robert Zohn, owner of Value Electronics; Jason Dustal, Technical Trainer for AVPro Edge who supplied all the switching equipment and set up the system; and David Mackenzie, one of the judges, join Scott Wilkinson to discuss part two of this year's event and reveal the King of MiniLED! Host: Scott Wilkinson Guests: Jason Dustal, Robert Zohn, and David Mackenzie Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Scarsdale, NY, retailer Value Electronics hosts an annual TV shootout in which the flagship OLED models from major manufacturers are lined up, calibrated, and evaluated by a panel of expert judges to see which is the best. Robert Zohn, owner of Value Electronics; Jason Dustal, Technical Trainer for AVPro Edge who supplied all the switching equipment and set up the system; and David Mackenzie, one of the judges, join Scott Wilkinson to discuss part one of this year's event and reveal the King of OLED! Host: Scott Wilkinson Guests: Robert Zohn, Jason Dustal, and David Mackenzie Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Palle Juul Sorensen wants to know what Scott Wilkinson thinks about LED video walls as TVs. This is a hot topic these days, so Scott breaks it down! Host: Scott Wilkinson Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

When Roku pushed its latest OS update to TCL Roku TVs, it enabled frame interpolation to make moving objects look sharper. But it also causes the dreaded "soap-opera effect," which video purists and filmmakers hate. Worst of all, there seems to be no way to turn it off. Host: Scott Wilkinson Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Club TWiT member Rebecca DuPree just got a new Sony OLED TV and wants to up her audio game with an external sound system. She wonders if a Sony soundbar or Apple Home Pods would be better. Scott Wilkinson has some definite thoughts on this. Host: Scott Wilkinson Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.