The audio spectrum describes the functional frequency range of sound. In theory, this does include all sounds in our hearing range and beyond.
When it comes to audio, you have likely heard the terms mono and stereo. The question is: what are they? and how are they different?
In a nutshell When a microphone is far from its source, it can pick up sounds you don’t want in your recording, so record with a dedicated mic as close as possible to the subjectEvery mic has a pickup pattern, the “shape” of where it can and cannot hearWhen purchasing...
Monitoring Sound on Set: Setup and Listening
Nothing ruins a video quicker than bad audio. There are ways to monitor audio for the best results, which is essential when recording audio for video. We're guiding you through some simple steps to help you achieve a good level of accuracy in your audio that does not sacrifice...
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Though REAPER and Audition are extraordinary audio editors, nothing can fix bad audio production. Good sound design paints a portrait of your film's world and bad sound design subtracts from that. Noisy or distorted audio is a primary culprit when it comes to ruined audio clips. Here's what you...
Acoustics is where the physics and aesthetics of sound meet. It's how we ascribe quantitative and qualitative meaning to a sound’s or environment’s properties. These distinctions allow us to appreciate why places are lauded for their acoustics, to demystify microphone placement, and to visualize how sound navigates its environment. Physics...
Recording audio
If your trying to record audio at your home, we have a few things you should consider that will instantly make your audio sound a lot better.
Ever wonder what magic makes on-screen dialog sound crystal clear? It’s a little trick called ADR. We break down what it is and how to capture it yourself.
Every video editor should know how to edit audio. We tell you the process and steps to get it done. This is audio editing workflow for video editors.
Eric Alexandrakis is becoming well-known in the world of film and television as a master of sound for his unique approach to film scoring. With a newfound 2019 GRAMMY® nomination for Best Spoken Word Album (I.V. Catatonia: 20 Years as a Two-Time Cancer Survivor), his innovative approach to music...
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