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Four Classic Compressors Compared on Female Vocal
Four Classic Compressors Compared on Female Vocal
The Fairchild 660, Neve 33609, Teletronix LA-2A and the Universal Audio 1176 - reputedly the best compressors in the world. Hear them all on female vocal recorded at Abbey Road Studio 3. Who knows... The Beatles might have used some of these compressors in their heyday. Audio and video Multimedia Set™. Four Classic Compressors Compared on Female Vocal
Hands On: The Neumann U87 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Hands On: The Neumann U87 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
The Neumann U87 is the world's most popular microphone - certainly the most desired. Find out exactly what it's like to get your hands on one and use it to its full potential in Hands On: The Neumann U87 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Hands On: The Neumann U87 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
How To Have Effective Rehearsals
How To Have Effective Rehearsals
If you want your band to be successful, you need to rehearse hard, and rehearse effectively. How To Have Effective Rehearsals shows you how to get the most out of every minute in the rehearsal studio. Follow these guidelines and in weeks your band will be 100 times as good as it is now. How To Have Effective Rehearsals
The Insider's Guide to Working in a Pro Recording Studio
The Insider's Guide to Working in a Pro Recording Studio
Have you ever wondered what it's like to work in a PRO recording studio? Now you can find out what it's like to start at the bottom, and work your way up to Recording Engineer and Producer. Don't you wish you could do that? The Insider's Guide to Working in a Pro Recording Studio
The Clyde Meredith Microphone Test at Abbey Road Studio 2
The Clyde Meredith Microphone Test at Abbey Road Studio 2
Hear ten PRO microphones on male vocal, recorded in studio master quality at Abbey Road Studio 2. The tests include the classic tube Neumann U47, the equally classic STC (Coles) 4038, plus eight other mics you NEED to know. PLUS video recordings of all of the tests in this Multimedia Set™. The Clyde Meredith Microphone Test at Abbey Road Studio 2
The Joe Clancy Drum Recordings at Abbey Road Studio 3
The Joe Clancy Drum Recordings at Abbey Road Studio 3
See and hear five important drum recording microphone configurations at Abbey Road Studio 3. Includes 'Studio Master' audio files and a video of the entire session. Includes the famous 'Glyn Johns' 4-mic technique - not to be missed. The Joe Clancy Drum Recordings at Abbey Road Studio 3
The Delon Brooks Microphone Test at Abbey Road Studio 2
The Delon Brooks Microphone Test at Abbey Road Studio 2
Hear ten PRO microphones on male vocal, recorded in studio master quality at Abbey Road Studio 2. The tests include the $6000 AEA A440 ribbon mic, the twin-tube sE Electronics Gemini II, plus eight other mics you NEED to know. PLUS video recordings of all of the tests in this Multimedia Set™. Mic list: ADK Vienna, AEA A440, Audio Technica AT4050, Bruel & Kjaer (DPA) 4011, STC (Coles) 4038, Neumann U47, Rode NT1A, sE Electronics Gemini II, sE Electronics Z5600a Mk II, Violet Design Amethyst. The Delon Brooks Microphone Test at Abbey Road Studio 2
The Guy Barzily Microphone Test at Abbey Road Studio 2
The Guy Barzily Microphone Test at Abbey Road Studio 2
Hear ten PRO microphones on male vocal, recorded in studio master quality at Abbey Road Studio 2. The tests include the ultra-classic RCA 44BX 'Elvis' ribbon mic, the equally classic AKG C12 vintage tube, plus eight other mics you NEED to know. PLUS video recordings of all of the tests in this Multimedia Set™. Mic list: AEA A440, AEA R84, AKG C12, Beyerdynamic M160, Blue Baby Bottle, Bruel & Kjaer (DPA) 4011, Neumann U47, RCA 44BX, STC (Coles) 4038, Violet Design Flamingo The Guy Barzily Microphone Test at Abbey Road Studio 2
An Introduction to Equalization
An Introduction to Equalization
"An Introduction to Equalization" shows you the science, technology and art of EQ. From filters through tone controls to full SSL-style console EQ, "An Introduction to Equalization" explains all of the foundation knowledge you need to know. Covers recording studio EQ techniques, and the important differences in live sound. If you don't know the material covered by "An Introduction to Equalization", then you simply don't know EQ. An Introduction to Equalization
Talking to Rupert Neve - the Father of Mixing Console Design
Talking to Rupert Neve - the Father of Mixing Console Design
Rupert Neve, the best-known mixing console designer in the world, shares his knowledge and insights in this vintage interview from his heyday in 1987. Talking to Rupert Neve - the Father of Mixing Console Design
An Introduction to Live Sound Monitoring
An Introduction to Live Sound Monitoring
If you play in a band, or work in live sound, you need to understand stage monitoring. There's nothing that makes more difference to getting a good performance than getting the monitors right. It isn't easy, but this e-Learning Module shows you how! For your house of worship too. An Introduction to Live Sound Monitoring
Piano Recording Techniques
Piano Recording Techniques
Seven grand piano recording techniques and eighteen microphone positions clearly demonstrated in 'Studio Master Quality' audio, together with downloadable videos of the entire session, recorded in Abbey Road Studio 3. See and hear for yourself classic piano microphone techniques and positions - select the combination that YOU like best for your next piano recording project. Piano Recording Techniques
The Charlotte Roel Microphone Test at Abbey Road Studio 3
The Charlotte Roel Microphone Test at Abbey Road Studio 3
Hear nine classic and modern microphones on female vocal, recorded in studio master quality at Abbey Road Studio 3. The tests include classic tube Neumann U47 and AKG C12 mics, plus five other amazing mics you NEED to know (some costing as little as $300!). PLUS video recordings of all of the tests. The Charlotte Roel Microphone Test at Abbey Road Studio 3
Line Array Loudspeaker Systems
Line Array Loudspeaker Systems
"Line Array Loudspeaker Systems" shows you how the most popular loudspeaker system for pro live sound works. You will learn why the line array is better than any other loudspeaker system for almost any type of venue; the technology and science of line arrays; how to work with line array loudspeaker systems for live sound in practice. Line Array Loudspeaker Systems
The Niccie Simpson Microphone Test at Abbey Road Studio 2
The Niccie Simpson Microphone Test at Abbey Road Studio 2
Hear ten PRO microphones on male vocal, recorded in studio master quality at Abbey Road Studio 2. The tests include the ultra-classic RCA 44BX 'Elvis' ribbon mic, the equally classic AKG C12 vintage tube, plus eight other mics you NEED to know. PLUS video recordings of all of the tests in this Multimedia Set™. Mic list: ADK Hamburg, AEA A440, Audio Technica AT4050, Bruel & Kjaer (DPA) 4011, Neumann U47, sE Electronics 4400a, sE Electronics Gemini II, STC (Coles) 4038, Violet Design Amethyst, Violet Design Globe. The Niccie Simpson Microphone Test at Abbey Road Studio 2