Archives for May 2019

When one is bent on choosing software equalizers, there are plenty of options to choose from and every manufacturer has produced at least one of these software. Because of this difficulty in picking, the author has decided to produce a list of the ones he loves most. His first choice is Fab filter Pro Q3. He states that he has been using this software for years, especially the Pro Q series. It is especially good for any work that involves doing enhancement to sound and it sets the bar for utility amongst other software. His second choice is Slate Digital FG-S and FG-A. He states that this software is both transparent and special. The analogue emulations are the best and the plugins are of high quality. The third choice is Sonible Smart EQ 2. The Sonible does its job in a really cool way and when it does something, no other software can do it better. It’s EQ is a secret weapon that can stand on its own any day. There are other EQs and their mix tips that are highlighted in the blog.

Key Takeaways:

• The author states that there are many options for one to chose from in software equalizers and the options can seem daunting.
• The list in the blog is his favorite go-to equalizers and the first on the list is the Fab Filter Pro Q3.
• The Pro Q series has been used by the author for a long time and he desires it because it sets the bar for utility.

“While adding 30 dB of anything sounds extreme, it’s really not if what you’re trying to push up is 30 to 60 dB lower than the fundamental tone.”

Read more: https://theproaudiofiles.com/eq-plugins/

Although the vocals are always one of the things people notice in a song, during the setup for the song they receive less attention. Mikes can show the difference between a good singer and a bad or inexperienced singer. With a good singer, just placing them in front of the mike brings out the quality of the song but not with a bad or inexperienced singer. That is why starting with the correct technique is essential. Some of the things to remember during setup of the mike are that one needs to experiment with different mikes; sometimes the best mikes don’t give the best results. You have to place the mike stand on a rug or another stand so as to prevent frequencies interfering with the sound due to vibration from things like a truck passing by. Also, one needs to try to eliminate pops, lip smacks and breath blasts from the placement of the mike. These tips would hopefully help the sounds to come out well.

Key Takeaways:

• • When a song is being listened to, the vocals are always among the things in the spotlight but during setup they receive less attention.

• • When one has a good singer standing before the mike, one will get a good sound automatically the moment he starts to sing.

• • One tip is not to be afraid to do experiment with different types of mikes because sometimes the best mikes don’t necessarily give the best vocal sounds.

“Place the mic even with the vocalist’s nose and have the him sing the verse of a song.”

Read more: https://www.prosoundweb.com/channels/recording/in_the_studio_four_vocal_microphone_placement_techniques/

Stereo miking is a technique in which two microphones are spaced within a certain amount of feet from each other, in order to create a whole new effect. A good example of one of these pairing methods is the A/B miking setup. This pairing requires two microphones within three to ten feet of each other, and being panned together in a right-to-left configuration. It portrays the image of an ensemble or an actual musical instrument.

Key Takeaways:

• Stereo miking is a specialized microphone technique that uses two or more microphone to create a stereo image that gives depth and spatial placement to a recording.
• The spaced (A/B) technique captures the stereo image of an ensemble or instrument by using two omni directional microphones that are spaced some feet apart.
• A phase problem exists in this configuration when the frequencies jump widely or fall out of the sound when the stereo is fixed at mono.

“There are a number of different methods for stereo. Three of the most popular are the spaced pair (A/B), the coincident or near-coincident pair (X-Y configuration), and the md-side (M-S) technique.”

Read more: https://www.prosoundweb.com/channels/recording/stereo_microphone_techniques/