Aston Microphones has introduced a sleek new model: the Aston Stealth. This handsome unit is packed with features, including four switchable voices and a first-of-its kind autodetect function that senses phantom power.
Aston is billing it as “the world’s most versatile microphone”. Developed by a panel of more than 90 audio engineers, the Stealth has four settings optimised for various functions: V1 (Vocal): Best suited for male performers, V2 (Vocal): Best suited for female performers, G (Guitar): For all types of guitars, D (Dark): For a vintage feel, reminiscent of ribbon mics.
Read more about this here: https://www.musictech.net/2018/12/aston-microphones-reveals-the-aston-stealth/
Archives for December 2018
3 Ways Digital Audio Is Better Than Analog For Musicians – And 2 Ways It’s Not
First, digital can be copied without degradation. Copying digital files on a computer makes bit-for-bit, exact copies with no signal loss. There’s no degradation provided you don’t deliberately alter the files during the copying process. This means that if you copy a folder full of WAVs, it’s exactly the same as your originals.
With analog, each copy introduces slight physical imperfections. This is why master tapes used to be so important. They were the highest quality source available for a project. Of course, the perfect digital copy has also basically enabled mass piracy of music.
Read more about this here: https://ask.audio/articles/3-ways-digital-audio-is-better-than-analog-for-musicians-and-2-ways-its-not
What To Look For When Choosing New Monitors
It’s surprising that so many monitors speakers are purchased just from a review or word of mouth since they’re such a personal item. Here’s an excerpt from my Studio Builder’s Handbook that covers some things to think about before you purchase your set of speakers.
Don’t choose a monitor because someone else is using them. Just because your favorite mixer uses a set of Tannoy Precision 8D’s, it doesn’t mean that they’ll be right for you too. Everyone hears differently and has a different hearing experience. They might not be a good match with the type of music you work on.
Read more about this here: https://bobbyowsinskiblog.com/2018/12/12/new-monitors/
Produce music videos that get attention
With the vast number of videos on the web, you can’t just record the same old footage and rise above the clutter. Videos posted on websites and blogs are an effective way to promote your music. Here are 15 approaches to consider when producing your next video.
First, use humour. Laughter makes people feel good, so why not produce music videos that make people laugh? Singer/songwriter Dave Carroll wrote and filmed a humorous video called “United Breaks Guitars” after the airline trashed one of his instruments during a flight. Not only did the video receive over 18 million hits.
Read more about this here: http://blog.discmakers.com/2018/05/produce-music-videos-that-get-attention/
Musical Applications For iZotope RX
One obvious application for both music and post is vocal cleanup; whether spoken or sung, vocal tracks often present a number of familiar problems that may need to be addressed, and RX has several modules that do just that.
The De-plosive module automatically detects and eliminates plosives. It’s the annoying bassy thumps that can occur on certain letters like P and B. De-ess addresses the equally familiar problem of harsh sibilants, “S”-sounds. But offers an extra twist over conventional dynamics processors. Besides the usual filtered-sidechain method, De-ess includes an option that utilizes spectral shaping, for especially difficult or problematic situations.
Read more about this here: https://ask.audio/articles/musical-applications-for-izotope-rx