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by Trevor Collins · Posted
No matter what area of audio production you work in, you're constantly listening. Loud and proud or whisper quiet, through headphones or speakers, in your studio or on the road, you're constantly listening. And naturally, you need to hear your productions through various transducers to accurately assess how they translate.
What you don't want is to be relegated to a life of vibe-killing, time-wasting repatching—you know, power-down those speakers, unplug them, plug in the other speakers, power them on, etc.—or adjust your DAW's master fader to
by Steven Esposito · Posted
If you have found yourself moving, downsizing, or going away to school, you might be dealt a desk area that is drastically smaller than that to which you are accustomed. If this is you, or will be you sometime soon, a small workspace is no reason to panic. With some intention and a bit of finessing, you can cultivate a sleek and functional small desk setup without compromising on quality. I am going to share some helpful pointers with supplementary products to consider while you transition into a new, smaller workspace.
Lose the Monitor Base
by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
Many moons ago, when the economy was unstable and layoffs were rampant, this author decided to switch careers to pursue filmmaking. With a new perspective and energy, but without any guidance, knowledge, or tools, going back to school for digital filmmaking was a no-brainer. The aim was to tell real stories in documentary form, and it became a challenging but ultimately rewarding adventure.
Tips for Starting Out
If you’re just starting out at the dawn of your student career, or find yourself older and wiser looking for a change, and you want
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Compact, point-and-shoot cameras have become an increasingly popular way for people to explore the possibilities of photography beyond the smartphone. Brands like Camp Snap, Kodak, Yashica, and Kreate offer buyers affordable options for turning unforgettable moments into lasting memories across skill levels, feature sets, and applications.
Camp Snap
A world dominated by screens is a world where screenless-ness is a feature. Inspired by summers frolicking in the outdoors before the ubiquity of electronic devices, Camp Snap cameras are designed
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Whether you’re a musician who’s building a studio or rehearsal space, setting up an audio system at a venue or house of worship, an aspiring streamer/podcaster, or a production house, the audio mixer may be the most important (and expensive) purchase you make—but with multitudes of options, you’ll want to know exactly what you need before pulling the trigger.
This guide will help you sort through the factors to consider when searching for the perfect mixer for the job. If you’ve got a case of choice paralysis when it comes to mixers, or if
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Content creation can be as simple as we make it, but if you truly want to make your content stand out, you’ll need the right tools to do it. Visually pleasing lighting and quality audio can go a long way to legitimizing your work and giving it a pro level feel. In this guide, we’ve put together a few kits ranging from budget friendly to higher end and everything in between.
Best Budget Kit
It’s said that the best camera is the one you have available. Odds are, you likely have a smartphone, so that’s our budget camera. Most modern smartphones
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Hollyland has announced the release of a new all-in-one vocal mixing system dubbed the MELO P1. Taking a form factor reminiscent of a giant earbud case, the MELO P1 is an entire wireless audio production studio in one box, including a 1” large diaphragm condenser microphone, 100mm dynamic driver wireless earbud monitors, a smart audio mixer, remote control, and the charging case itself.
The Hollyland MELO P1
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
The Musical Instrument Digital Interface, or MIDI for short, is the technical standard protocol that allows electronic musical instruments to interact with music hardware and software like synthesizers, soft-synths, and DAWs.
MIDI is not audio, but rather a set of instructions sent to a piece of hardware or software using keys, knobs, sliders, or other methods of input to define the pitch, timing, volume, and velocity of the sound module’s output. The MIDI controller has become essential in modern music production and can be found in just
by Steven Esposito · Posted
Fathers—you can’t get them anything because they keep on buying things for themselves. But what if you can find the one thing he didn’t know he needed? Well, that’s why I’m here. Today, I am going to tell you about some of the best tech-related gifts you can get dad this year all depending on the type of dad he is. Does he love sitting back and watching his favorite shows? Is he a business professional? Maybe he spends hours upon hours playing video games. No matter what he does, we have something in mind for him.
The Casual Dad
Casual dads
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
In this article series, we will take a look at five different production styles and come up with suggestions for camera accessories suitable for that style. This article will cover a range of different camera bodies and should provide a foundation for building out your camera package. Please note that for the purposes of this article, I will be excluding smartphones as well as action cameras, focusing instead on accessories for camcorders, DSLRs, mirrorless, and digital cinema cameras. Remember, if you go to the product page for your camera on
by Zack Young · Posted
Canon has unveiled the EOS R6 V, a new full-frame RF-mount camera capable of 7K open gate recording, active cooling, 5-axis in-body stabilization, and Dual Pixel CMOS Autofocus II. This compact video-forward body is ideal for content creation, streaming, podcasting, and a host of other modern production scenarios. Releasing alongside the EOS R6 V is a new
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Wireless microphones are an incredibly popular and convenient solution to many of the problems that come with traditional wired setups: they require far less cabling, and that means fewer issues with shorted wiring, lowered chances of cable-related tripping, and a higher number on the “Days Since Last Incident” sign. While they can be a bit more difficult to onboard, once the system is up and running, audio engineers and A/V technicians appreciate the fast setup time and decreased storage space that wireless mics afford. So, with all the
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Now that we’ve discussed the basic gear you need to put on a live show, lets look at the specific kind of gear and knowledge you’d need to set up a professional event at a large venue, stadium, or arena. Whether you want to gain more knowledge in pro live sound or you’re just curious, you’re in the right place!
If you’re a beginner or want more context for this article, go ahead and check out the
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
The PA system is the linchpin of any venue or event space, whether it’s the hottest new night club, this weekend’s big house party, or the screening of the next indie film sensation. It’s integral to the experience of social activity—and because music and sound deserve to be clear, coherent, and exhilarating, the PA system needs to serve up the goods by being powerful, reliable, and properly scaled for the event.
In our
by Zack Young · Posted
In an increasingly digital world, it’s often no longer feasible for an entire technical team to be on site for a production. But as more infrastructure moves to the cloud, physical camera hardware still often stands in the way by requiring in-person setup and fine tuning. That’s where PTZ cameras come in. With their ability to be remotely panned, tilted, and zoomed, they open up a world of possibilities for remote production. So what are the best ways to utilize them? Let’s dive in!