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Understanding Audio Specifications
Baffled by audio specifications? Frequency response, signal-to-noise, distortion - what does it all mean? Do manufacturers always tell the whole truth about their products? And how can you tell from the specifications which equipment is best? Find the answers here in Understanding Audio Specifications! Understanding Audio Specifications
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
Class D Power Amplification
"Class D Power Amplification" starts by explaining how conventional power amplifiers work, including Class A, Class B, Class AB and Class C. It goes on to show how and why Class D power amplifiers are smaller, lighter and more efficient than conventional types. It also goes on to explain Class G and Class H. Essential reading for the live sound engineer. Class D Power Amplification
The Anna Neale Microphone Preamplifier Test at Abbey Road Studio 3
Hear five amazing mic preamps on female vocal, recorded in studio master quality at Abbey Road Studio 3. The tests include the Avalon M5 (Wow!), Universal Audio vacuum tube Solo/610 and the $50 Behringer MIC100. Can you hear the difference? PLUS video recordings of all of the tests. The Anna Neale Microphone Preamplifier Test 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
Music Technology School
Music Technology equipment is complex and puzzling. But not if you understand foundation knowledge such as Additive Synthesis, Subtractive Synthesis, FM Synthesis, MIDI, Sampling and Sequencing. Music Technology School
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
Pro Engineer School Vol. 1
The renowned Audio Masterclass Sound Engineering and Music Recording course in two e-books. Learn audio to professional standards. Maximize your chances in your studio job interview. Vol. 1 Pro Engineer School Vol. 1
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
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
Electric Guitar Recording Techniques
Hear and see electric guitar recording techniques in this AUDIO and VIDEO Multimedia Set™. Recorded in Abbey Road Studio 3, this Multimedia Set™ features eleven techniques that you can experience in video, or load into your digital audio workstation and mix yourself. Electric Guitar Recording Techniques
The Hidden Compressor
"The Hidden Compressor" is an advanced e-learning text, so you need to know all the basics of compression already. "The Hidden Compressor" covers advanced techniques that have not been seen explained by anyone else in print or on the web. If you want to get more out of your compressor, you'll find you didn't know that the compressor you have already could do so much. "The Hidden Compressor" includes information on recommended compressors at all price levels, from home studio to pro. The Hidden Compressor
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
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
The Craig Neil Microphone Test at Abbey Road Studio 2
Ten great microphones tested in this audio and video Multimedia Set. Includes the AEA A440 active ribbon microphone, AEA R84 ribbon, STC (Coles) 4038 ribbon, RCA 44-BX vintage ribbon, Beyerdynamic M160 ribbon, Neumann U47 vintage tube, AKG C12 vintage tube, Bruel & Kjaer 4011 capacitor, Blue Baby Bottle capacitor, Violet Design Flamingo vacuum tube. The Craig Neil Microphone Test at Abbey Road Studio 2
