I don’t need to tell you how expensive microphones are or how much recording studios cost. So how do you afford becoming an audio engineer? This can be a fun rewarding experience and starting out as an Audio Engineer on a budget can give you the opportunities to learn some very valuable life skills. One […]
One of the basics of understanding Audio Engineering is Dynamics. Dynamics are directly related to the volume of an audio signal. There are a few different kinds of Dynamic Processors that you should know. First is a Compressor. What a Compressor does is it makes loud sounds quieter and quiet sounds louder compressing the dynamic […]
Justin Niebank is one of the most talented Audio Engineers in Nashville. He has work with artist such as; Bon Jovi, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, LeAnn Rimes, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, and Neil Diamond. Here is a great interview with him on Pensado’s Place.
Every single piece of gear, microphone and room we use will have its own effect on our audio signal. This means everything we record has been changed or equalized in a variety of different ways before it even gets to our ears. So how do we get the sound we want when all of these […]
This is so often overlooked and can cause huge problems that may result in the loss of files and even cause damage to your hard drive or computer. Taking proper care of your computer will not only lengthen its lifespan but also make it run fast and smooth when you need it most. The biggest […]
Check out this great tip from one of our instructors!
This may seem like common sense to some people but this is very important if you’re new to the industry. You do not want to be the new guy that broke a microphone putting it on the stand. Whenever you are dealing with microphone, whether it belongs to you or not, you should treat it […]
Automation is one of the greatest tools in which DAWs has given us complete control. You can automate any parameter inside a DAW and create some amazing effects. Take advantage of this great tool to spice up your mixes and add movement. I am not suggesting that you go overboard and automate every little thing, […]
Having multiple sets of monitors will greatly improve your mixing and critical listening skills. This is something that all professional audio engineers practice and is sometimes a huge part of their workflow. While you are mixing, try playing your mix through a few different pairs of speakers, even if they are just regular old computer […]
If you grew up watching Star Wars you probably wanted a robot at some point in your life. So what kind of robot could be used in a studio? This is an awesome invention built by Kerry Gould, drummer in the band Troubled Coast.READ MORE
