The C414 was launched in 1971, however, its origins can be traced back to 1953. That year AKG introduced the CK12 capsule found in its C12 condenser microphone. The C12 became an extremely popular studio mic with the BBC among the first to acquire several models.
As solid-state technology advanced throughout the 1960s, AKG developed a new FET (Field Effect Transistor) mic to augment and replace the valve C12. The C412 was a short-lived model though as the BBC requested a hypercardioid polar pattern in addition to the omni, cardioid and figure-8 patterns present.
Read more about this here: https://www.musictech.net/2018/05/vintage-rewind-akg-c414/
Archives for October 2018
10 Tips, Tricks and Techniques On Using EQ
Being good with EQ can make such a difference for a DJ. Being a DJ, or any musician, is an extremely hard and cut throat profession. It is not easy to become one of the few that actually makes it. With that being said, the key for any musician, or DJ, is to put on a good show that people like to see and listen to. If you are able to do this, you will be fine!
Key Takeaways:
- Being a DJ is extremely hard but it can be very profitable if it is done correctly.
- The people who understand how to use EQ are ones that can separate themselves from the rest of the pack.
- Cutting out certain sounds can make a big difference for overall experience of the audience.
“Think about a room full of people talking; the volume gets louder and louder as more people seek to be heard above others.”
Read more: https://www.musictech.net/2018/10/10-tips-on-using-eq/
Mixing Drums With the Ableton 10 Drum Buss
Ableton’s latest update to Live 10 is an all-in-one solution for drum mixing needs as there is now a dedicated Drum Buss audio effect to make mixing drums easier than ever.
Mixing your drums can be a daunting task. Producers and engineers often stack on plugins to try and achieve that powerful and punchy drum sound that we are all accustomed to hearing. With Ableton’s latest to update to Live 10, you now have an all-in-one solution for your drum mixing needs since there is a dedicated drum bus audio effect to make mixing your drums easier than ever.
Read more about this here: https://music.tutsplus.com/tutorials/mixing-drums-with-the-ableton-10-drum-buss–cms-30974
Roland's VT-4 Voice Transformer Is For Musicians, DJs & Broadcasters
For the people that are in the music industry, they know that it is all about putting on a show. You want your audience to have a great experience as that is how you gain, and retain, good customers that keep coming to see what you put out. The entertainment industry is cut throat and many times, you only have one chance. For these musicians and DJs, having a voice transformer can make a huge difference.
Key Takeaways:
- There are many different things that musicians use to enhance the shows that they put on.
- Making sure that you have a good sound system is so crucial to the success of your show.
- You want your audience to feel as if they are a part of the music and this transformer helps that process.
“Manipulate performances in real time, use MIDI control, sing, speak or rap through it – Roland’s VT-4 Voice Transformer wants to bring hardware voice processing to the masses.”
Read more: https://ask.audio/articles/rolands-vt4-voice-transformer-is-for-musicians-djs-broadcasters-and-more
EQ30 Graphical Equalizer 32-bit VST Plugin By discoDSP Is Now FREE
discoDSP has announced that the EQ30 graphical equalizer in 32-bit VST plugin format for compatible digital audio workstations on Windows is now a freeware.
EQ30 is a software graphical EQ modeled after the Alesis M-EQ 230 hardware unit. The plugin comes with the same feature set as its hardware counterpart, which is a dual 1/3 octave 30-band equalizer. It features input and output gain controls, along with solo buttons for the L and R audio channels. Unlike parametric equalizers which are useful for pinpointing specific frequencies in a sound, graphical EQs are best suited for gently fine-tuning the entire mix.
Read more about this here: https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2018/10/23/discodsp-eq30-free/