Best Use of Sound Effects in Films
Best Use of Sound Effects in Films Sound is incredibly important in films, from the musical score to dialogue and everything in between. We’ve already explored how important a good soundscape is within a film; we’re not talking about the music here, but the additional sounds that set the scene, create the worlds and yet go almost completely unnoticed. You may be a sound producer who relies on the noise captured when filming, but that might not always convey your message. Imagine, if you’re shooting a war movie, there won’t be any ambient noise in the background, which suggests war […]
The Music Industry
We could say that we live the best moment of the music industry: a new era full of challenges, rethinking and innovative visions. However, to develop professionally, it is essential to have an in-depth knowledge of the ecosystem in which you seek to insert yourself: sectors, roles and functions that define the music industry. Today we are facing a new panorama, changed and diverse with the new forms that the music production chain is taking on, from creation to development, from audience formation to consumption, including the media and channels of exploitation. As a result, the music industry offers a […]
The Importance of Sound Effects Catalogs for Your Film Projects
The Importance of Sound Effects Catalogs for Your Film Projects In a perfect world, you’d capture a great deal of your film project’s soundscape on the shoot itself. But anyone who has worked on a production will know that we live in anything but a perfect world. Frankly, a great deal of your sound will be covered in post-production anyway, so employing the use of a sound effects catalog is crucial for not only papering over any potential cracks but also to help make your film as professional as you can, regardless of your budget. What is a SFX Catalog? […]
What is a Monitor Speaker? All You Need to Know
What is a Monitor Speaker? Those new to audio production will undoubtedly find themselves with information overload. Upon entering this new territory of the fusion between technology and creativity, thousands of questions immediately surface. Each answer produces even more questions, something akin to the Hydra of Greek mythology. Cut off one head, and two will grow in it’s place. A common question asked by new and aspiring producers and engineers is “What is a monitor speaker?” And if you’re here, there’s no doubt you want to know too. In this informative article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about […]
Bass Roll-off: What Does it Mean?
Bass Roll-off: What Does it Mean? Part of the challenge of becoming a good music producer is understanding the seemingly-endless technical terms and data associated with digital audio production and recording. It can be extremely overwhelming, and the amount of work and consideration that goes into a finished track isn’t immediately apparent from the outside looking in. On top of this dilemma, it isn’t enough to just know what these terms are. We must also know what they do, how they work, and how we can utilize them to make better music. In this informative article, we’ll uncover a common […]
How to Decrease Latency
How to Decrease Latency In this guide, we’ll be focusing on the issue of audio latency and how to decrease latency in your day to day recording and production activities. We assume that you’re at least somewhat familiar with the topic and that you’re already using a digital audio workstation (DAW) for creating and recording your own music. Let’s get to it. What is Audio Latency? For an enthusiastic young musician, there’s no better feeling in the world than making your own music at home. All you need is your instrument, a mic, some cables, a computer, and some recording […]
Condenser Microphone vs Dynamic
Condenser Microphone vs Dynamic Whatever it is that you’re recording, you’ll always want to look into the different types of microphones you can use to get the best possible audio quality in any given situation. There are many various factors you’ll need to take into consideration. So in this brief guide, we’ll be exploring one of the most crucial distinctions in professional audio production – the all-pervading discussion of the condenser microphone vs dynamic microphone. Let’s see what all the fuss is about. What is a Condenser Microphone? These microphones were first invented back in the mid-1910s by Western Electric. […]
What is SPL in Audio?
What is SPL in Audio? With seemingly endless gear specifications to consider, it’s no wonder many of us new to audio production are slightly confused. There’s a reason they call the really smart guys in the control room “engineers.” This stuff can be extremely technical! But fortunately for you, there’s plenty of information out there on the internet in this day and age to clear things up, if you’re willing to learn. In this technical article, we’ll answer the question you came here for: What is SPL in audio? Without further ado, let’s get to it. Sound Pressure Level SPL […]
The Blumlein Pair
The Blumlein Pair Over the years, we’ve seen the development of many different recording techniques. While some may take it for granted, proper miking methods are of great importance for quality audio recordings, and they have pretty much changed the way that we listen to music. No matter the type of recording that you’re doing, whether it’s for music or audio for a film, you should be aware of different miking techniques that will take your work to a new level. In this brief guide, we’ll take a closer look at one of the oldest techniques called the Blumlein pair, […]
Mic Pickup Patterns
Mic Pickup Patterns Whether you’re an amateur, semi-professional, or a seasoned pro, you’ll definitely want to have at least one type of microphone in your arsenal. Even if you’re recording an instrument, no digital simulation or piezo pickup will be able to replicate the genuine feel of an actual microphone. If we’re talking about film recording, then multiple microphone types are a must. With this in mind, we’ve decided to write a guide explaining all of the different types of mic pickup patterns. If you’re just getting your feet wet in audio, you’ve probably stumbled upon talks here and there […]
