Subscribe on iTunes or SoundCloud. In this episode of Sound Design Live I speak with Bob McCarthy, author of Sound System Design & Optimization and Director of System Optimization at Meyer Sound. We talk about variable acoustic architecture, why we must optimize before we mix, and how to prioritize our system check list. We also discuss why graphic EQs are useless, common misconceptions about stereo, the pitfalls of L/R stacked subs, why sound is so difficult to teach, tips for finding … [Read more...]
Condenser Microphone Review: Edwina
You probably know that hearing is highly susceptible to outside influence. If not, watch this Audio Myths Workshop, it's amazing. (The good stuff starts at 5:27, with Poppy Crum playing Led Zeppelin.) https://youtu.be/BYTlN6wjcvQ?t=5m27s It's Sexy The Edwina microphone sounds good, and its sound quality is augmented by its sex appeal. I brought this large diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone from Ear Trumpet Labs to review during a festival of mostly acoustic bands at Freight & … [Read more...]
Single Miking Groups On Stage With Condenser Microphones
In the last post I talked about how surprised I was to learn that my mic choices had been largely dictated by my habit of close miking everything. Many instruments and stage setups do not require close miking, and some even sound worse with it. Think of all of the opportunities for phase cancellations that you introduce by using so may microphones in close proximity! How about eliminating some of those microphones by single miking multiple sources using a condenser microphone? You're afraid … [Read more...]
Sound Design Live eBook – FREE Chapter
Once upon a time there was a boy who was passionate about audio. Every day he talked to other sound engineers and sound designers, and one day he started publishing those conversations. Over time, he gained many followers and was inspired to publish an eBook to help them build careers in pro audio. This is the book that I needed in college when I was trying to figure out what to do with myself, unaware of the many opportunities and paths available to me as a sound engineer. This is the book … [Read more...]
Build A $100,000 Mixing Board
Subscribe on iTunes or SoundCloud. In this episode of Sound Design Live Podcast I talk with sound engineer, software programmer, and creator of RML Labs Software Audio Console, Bob Lentini. We talk about digital mixing consoles, software audio and mixing with a mouse and how it can give you just as much power as a top dollar mixing console. Joe Schmo is never going to own a $95,000 Digidesign console, yet, he can have even more power in a box he can build at home. Details from the … [Read more...]