While there is an endless supply of rules and charts, the goal is to produce good sounding tracks. Whether you’re recording in the studio or at a live event, don’t be afraid to break a few rules. Use guidelines and rules to help when needed, but there is rarely any need to complicate a setup that already sounds great.
You can read more here: http://www.audio-issues.com/live-sound-tips/live-sound-signal-flow/
Archives for February 2013
Troubleshooting A Voice Over Session
Voice over gigs can be hard to come by if you’re just starting out, and deadlines can be tight. This can increase the stress level dramatically when trouble rears its head. If you’ve already gone through the obvious possible solutions, take a step back and follow a logical approach to determine the source of your problem.
You can read more here: https://www.audiolinks.com/blog/troubleshooting-tips-in-the-voice-over-recording-studio/
Microphone Tips For Live Sound
Live sound can be a completely different animal than a session in the studio. With so many extra variables, it can be difficult to isolate a problem and subsequently eliminate the problem. Start with a foundation of the right equipment and good technique, and many of your live sound issues may resolve on their own.
You can read more about mic issues with live performances here: http://www.audio-issues.com/live-sound-tips/how-to-get-a-great-live-vocal-sound-on-stage-and-off/
Fix Vocal Pitch Without Adding Artifacts
Correcting pitch for a vocal track can drastically change its sound. Instead of a rich human voice, you’re left with a robotic mess. This doesn’t have to be the case. Some plugins are available that can correct the pitch of a vocal track and then re-humanize the sound, preventing the track from sounding like robotic, soulless perfection.
You can read the full article here: http://en.audiofanzine.com/recording-mixing/editorial/articles/transparent-vocal-pitch-correction.html
CNTRL Samples Offers Free Download
Attack Magazine has coordinated with several vendors to offer free sample packs. The most recent release is from CNTRL Samples. This pack is made of some of the tracks from recent releases from the company. If you produce any kind of electronic music, some free samples never hurt to keep around. There are also sample packs from several other studios to check out.
For more information, read here: http://rekkerd.org/attack-releases-free-cntrl-sample-pack/