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Posted 02/06/2023
What are the pros and cons of shotgun microphones? How far should they be placed from your subject? What mistakes should you avoid when recording? Gabriel Richards shares the best practices of using shotgun mics for streamers, YouTubers, and filmmakers.
0:00 - Introduction
0:33 - When to Use a Shotgun Mic
1:14 - Why You Should Use One
2:32 - Setup and Mistakes
3:34 - Recording
4:14 - More Tips and Tricks
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Posted 01/05/2023
Join award-winning sound engineer Michael Bader as he enlightens us with tips on how to improve your at-home or in-studio audio setup. Bader also makes suggestions regarding how to hold your audience’s attention with just your voice.
0:00 - Introduction
1:05 - How to Hold an Audience’s Attention with just Your Voice
3:40 - How to Identify “Bad” Sound and Make it Working Audio
11:24 - How to Think like a Microphone, and Mic Placement
15:42 - How to Monitor the Audio from Your Mic
19:24 - What to Use to Cover the Mic
20:57 - Solutions fo
by Nicholas Messitte · Posted 12/01/2022
In June 2021, Apple revealed two exciting developments for music lovers: Apple Lossless and Apple Spatial Audio, each on offer for Apple Music, and each available now—provided you have the right hardware and the right OS.
What does this mean for you, the consumer? Let’s take a look.
Apple Lossless
We need to begin by defining “lossless” and “lossy.” I’ll use a mnemonic device to make it simple:
A lossless file exhibits no loss of audio quality when compared to the original master. A lossy file—such as an MP3 or an AAC—does exhibit a loss in
by Jason T · Posted 10/11/2021
In 2020, an estimated 100 million people listened to a podcast each month, according to Forbes, and, if the trend continues, it’s expected to reach 125 million in 2022. It seems as though everyone I know either has a podcast, or has at least toyed with the idea of starting one. With the holidays looming, many new podcasters are sure to be on the prowl for the right gear to get them started, and if that sounds like you, you’re in the right place.
As I listen to podcasting develop as an artform, I am constantly reminded that the possibilities in
Posted 10/09/2021
If you have a phone full of rough song ideas and recordings and are wondering what to do with them, this workshop is for you. Join 25-year music industry veteran Cliff Goldmacher as he walks you through the process, from defining a rough recording to the overall importance of why sound quality matters when capturing your ideas. Whether you’re recording just vocals or an entire song, a rough recording can help you get your ideas down before recording a song in studio!
How do you make your own rough recordings for song ideas? Tell us about it in
by Jason T · Posted 08/25/2021
If you’ve never tried noise-canceling headphones before, you may be wondering how they differ from regular headphones, and with school back in session, now is the perfect time to learn how they can help you work or study. While they do bear some similarities to conventional headphones in the way that they combat background noise, they also have some key differences. Conventional headphones rely
by Jason T · Posted 07/05/2021
Finding the right plectrum, as it was originally called (and still is in the UK), is a very personal endeavor. The genre of music you play, as well as your individual playing style, are both factors to consider when selecting your pick. And, I would be remiss not to mention the most important criterion of all, which would be the intangible qualities of what sounds the best for your playing style, and what simply feels the best in your hand while playing. The following suggestions
Posted 05/15/2021
In this seminar, you will learn how to "up" your podcasting game in 2021. Whether you’re starting a podcast or are an audio professional, PreSonus Product Specialist and Content Creator Joe Glider shares his tips and tricks to help you upgrade your podcast setup, recording, and editing.
Where are you in the realm of podcasting—just getting started, or looking to boost an already-successful venture? Join the conversation in the Comments section, below!
by Howard Gotfryd · Posted 03/24/2021
The B&H SuperStore is not a well-known retailer of musical instruments. It’s true that our audio department has offered synthesizers, keyboards, controllers, and digital pianos for a long time, but we’re probably not the first place you think of when you’re thinking about guitars, basses, or their care and maintenance. B&H does carry a modest lineup of
by Jason T · Posted 01/18/2021
When I used to hear people talk about recording vocals in their bedroom, the first thing that would enter my mind is the annoying sound of every single noise in the house along with the voice in the recorded audio. Sure, you can install some acoustic treatment panels and use a pop screen, but getting that supertight, vocal booth sound in your bedroom is pretty tough without actually building a vocal booth. Plus, acoustic treatment can be unsightly, and while you may think it looks cool, your partner or family members may think it’s atrocious.
by Rosie Record · Posted 11/20/2020
Jaws, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, Star Wars; you can probably hum the theme song to all of these films. John Williams is the master of composing iconic and memorable themes that transcend time. Gladiator, Inception, Interstellar, The Dark Knight; Hans Zimmer's themes are immediately recognizable and stunning. Themes are an incredibly powerful tool in film. They can add another dimension of emotion, meaning, and interconnectedness to the story and characters if executed properly. This synergy creates an enhanced experience while the audience
by Jason T · Posted 11/10/2020
When I set out to redesign my home studio from scratch, I knew I wanted to build something completely different than my old-school Black Lion Audio Mod Digidesign 002 based setup. My music production workflow had changed quite a bit from when I bought the 002, having evolved from a more hardware-based process to one that’s largely software based, with a bit of live instrumentation and outboard gear in the mix. Taking that into consideration, I also wanted this
by Jason T · Posted 10/01/2020
If you’ve found your way to this article, you’re probably feeling pretty frustrated and confused right now. Ten minutes ago, you were in your home studio with an incredible-sounding mix, and now you’re in the car listening to the same track, only it sounds like an atrocious flabby mess. Did I copy over the wrong file? Is my car stereo broken? If you can confidently answer “no” to these questions, then congratulations. I am pleased to inform you of an