Proximity effect is an acoustic phenomenon that allows recordists to get an increase in low-frequency response by moving the sound closer to a microphone. It can be a powerful creative tool for naturally enhancing bass when used properly, and a negative when used the wrong way.
When laboring in pro audio day after day, we often forget that some very low-cost enhancements can make life much easier and enhance the workflow. Here’s a few small add-ons that I have discovered that create a more efficient and productive audio workspace.
The AES67 standard is sometimes misunderstood as the specifications on how all professional digital audio gear is supposed to work and interconnect. Not exactly. In fact, AES67 simply defines the requirements for high-performance AoIP (Audio-over-IP) interoperability. A manufacturer can implement AES67 anyway it wants, and there’s the rub.
Does your test bench need a refresh? IBC 2017 is the best place to see the latest in new video, audio, RF and broadcast test and measurement technology.
Mastering — the final step in the recording process — is often thought to be only for music. But mastering can be for any audio project, ranging from podcasts to broadcast programming. For today’s small studios, mastering is available with low cost plug-ins. Here is a look at what’s available.
Perhaps the reason for the popularity of wireless microphones is the fascination with getting rid of cords to all electronic devices — from headphones to personal computers. But one thing is certain, wireless mics are proliferating fast, even though the spectrum for such devices is drying up. For newcomers in the world of wireless technology, here are a few important things to know.
The need for good directivity in loudspeakers cannot be sufficiently emphasised and remains an area that speaker designers sometimes neglect. The result destroys acoustic realism and makes loudspeakers sound like loudspeakers instead of like the original sound.
In creating a balanced audio mix, we are constantly reminded to listen to the results on the widest range of speakers possible in order to get well rounded sound. This is easier said than done, since speakers sound different and some can throw your mix off balance.