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How to Care for Microphones November 25th 2016 - 01:00 PM

Though they often take tremendous abuse in daily use, microphones are the most delicate and important part of the pro audio chain. To keep microphones working properly, there are a few things the audio engineer can do.

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Using Compression for Recorded and Live Audio November 23rd 2016 - 09:00 AM

One of the most misunderstood tools audio engineers use for live and recorded audio is compression. Over the years, manufacturers have tried to simplify it, but amateur engineers still try to overuse it — often with disastrous results. Here’s a primer on audio compression and how to use it effectively.

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Sky Sports ran a series of pre-season tests for UHD production and presentation including at Wembley.  Photo credit: Chris Lobina.

The Tried and Trusted Route to UHD Live - NEP UK November 22nd 2016 - 01:00 PM

​While Arena opted to invest in an IP core for its new fleet, Sky Sport’s other regular OB supplier, NEP UK has gone a different route out of necessity. This article, a follow up to ​the article ‘Making The Leap To 4K Live Over IP - Under The Hood At Arena’, explains its decision.

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The Difference Between Loudspeakers and Professional Audio Monitors November 22nd 2016 - 08:00 AM

There are speakers and there are professional audio monitors. How do you know the difference and which should you buy for a specific pro audio application? The decision can be difficult if you don’t know the basics. Here is a primer on monitor speakers.

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On Buying My First High-Quality Microphone Stand November 11th 2016 - 08:00 AM

It may sound silly, but I have spent most of my life enduring cheaply-made, inadequate microphone stands. One day recently, I decided to change that. To my surprise, it opened a new world of options that I had missed before.

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On Connecting Pro Audio Gear to a DSLR Camera November 8th 2016 - 11:00 AM

Video-capable DSLR and mirrorless cameras are notorious for poor audio quality and flimsy connectivity. Since these cameras appeared on the market less than a decade ago, thousands of man hours have gone into creating workarounds for professional audio. Now, those problems have been solved.

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COTS Makes Virtualized Video Practical November 7th 2016 - 12:05 PM

Consumer off the shelf technology (COTS) is providing broadcast TV facilities an economical foundation for technical growth in all directions.

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Noted audio engineer for The Doors, Bruce Botnick, relies on three JBL M2 Master Reference Monitors in his studio.

Loudspeaker Technology Part 2: The Time Domain and Human Hearing November 1st 2016 - 12:05 PM

In this second part of his loudspeaker series, John Watkinson considers the importance of the time domain to human hearing.

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