All About Sound

On this weeks all about sound we wrap up mixers by discussing the master section of the board with Graphic EQ, Meters, Monitor Returns, Effects Returns/Built-In Effects System(s), Tape Sends/Returns, Various Master Busses (Faders & Assign Switches), Headphone Buss, Patch Panel & Various Main Inputs/Outputs.  Powering Up & Down (Faders Levels).   as well as … Continue reading All About Sound episode 11: Mixers part 8 →

On this weeks all about sound we wrap up talking about the channels on a mixer by discussing Pan controls, Attenuator Pad Switches, mute switches, solo switches, and the all important Channel Fader as well as an odd question we have for you to help us figure out. All that this week. Recommended Links: http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.html … Continue reading All About Sound episode 10: Mixers part 7 →

On this weeks all about sound we talk about monitor buses, the difference between normal monitors and in ear monitors, and way to deal with the slight problems that come up almost anytime you make a mix for monitors. Recommended Links: http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.html http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.taxi.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ http://www.music123.com/ http://www.juststrings.com/ http://carvin.com/ http://www.stewmac.com/ http://www.allparts.com/Default.asp To find previous … Continue reading All About Sound episode 9: Mixers part 6 →

On this weeks all about sound we talk about effects. What can be good, bad, and sometimes downright ugly depending on how you use them. We give you the tips you need to make sure you don’t overdo something that can be overdone if your not careful! Recommended Links: http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.html http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.taxi.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ … Continue reading All About Sound Episode 8: Mixers part 5 →

On this weeks All About Sound we wrap up talking about Equalizers and how they work.  Bandpass, Parametric (Frequency, Bandwidth & Level),   Applications/User Tips, Specialized or Extreme Equalization. Recommended Links:http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.html http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.taxi.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ http://www.music123.com/ http://www.juststrings.com/ http://carvin.com/ http://www.stewmac.com/ http://www.allparts.com/Default.asp To find previous episodes go to: tscn.tv/allaboutsound To subscribe to this podcast put this … Continue reading All About Sound episode 7: Mixers part 4 →

On this weeks episode we continue on the path of equalizers to explain High and low shelving, The problems with a single tone control, and a side note on how much tv speakers aren’t the best when it comes to sound. All that and more in this weeks episode of All About Sound Covered this … Continue reading All About Sound episode 6: Mixers part 3 →

On this weeks all about sound we lay to foundation on our talk about equalizers as well as go on a side rant about monitor levels to make a point. All that on this weeks episode. EQualizer: Rotary/Graphic, 0=Flat , Positive or Negative EQ-ing. Applications/User Tips, Boost & Cut Range Recommended Links:http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.htmlhttp://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.taxi.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ … Continue reading All About Sound episode 5: Mixers part 2 →

On this weeks All About Sound we start our series on mixers, what all those knobs do, and how it’s really not as mind bending as it looks. Covered this week: Mixer types: Board, Head, Rack mount, Powered, Dry (non powered), Studio, Live, Mono-Stereo-Multi-Bus, Automated Channel Inputs/Connections, Mic Preamp, Input Gain Control/Overload Indicator (Red)/Signal indicator … Continue reading All About Sound episode 4: Mixers →

On this weeks all about sound we finish our two part series on microphones with the more technical side of the devices themselves as well as figure out what an insane cable of the past is still used for this very day. All that and more on all about sound. Microphone Details: Rejection, Freqency Response … Continue reading All about sound episode 3: Microphones part 2 →

On this weeks All About Sound we begin to go more in depth with mircophone types, what each type is used for, and how they pick things up. Mic types: Unidirectional Dynamic Cardiod (Vocal / Instrument), Omni-Directional Electret Condensers (Large Diaphram Studio Condensers), Ribbon Condenser, Overhead Condensers (Choir & Pencil Condensers), Drum Mics, Lapel & … Continue reading All About Sound episode 2: Microphones →

i’m proud to present the latest addition to the samcast network! On this the premire episode of all about sound we go over what types of equipment there are in sound and give a lookover of what they are for before we dive more in depth in later episodes. Consider this your basic lookover into … Continue reading All About Sound episode 1: The Basics Of Equipment →