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• Zoom H2n Audio Recorder Review
  March, 2012
  by Mark Holder
  For budget friendly, uber audio, check out the Zoom H2n Audio Recorder.
• Audio Software Buyer's Guide: Sound Editing
  November, 2011
  by Ben Balser
  How many times have you heard this: If a video is technically poor, the audience might forgive it, but if the audio suffers, the audience will walk.
• Music Libraries Buyer's Guide - Musical Enrichment
  June, 2011
  by J. Michael Long
  Music is to video what icing is to cake! Sure you can eat a cake without frosting but you will not get the full effect of a delicious and attractive cake. The…
• Zoom H1 Handy Recorder Reviewed
  April, 2011
  by Tyler Faires
  With its small build the H1 is a perfect out-of-the-box unit for daily recording and small projects. If you are looking to record live events, office meetings,…
• Shure X2u XLR-to-USB Signal Adapter Reviewed
  April, 2011
  by Mike Houghton
  The Shure X2u greatly simplifies connecting computers to any XLR mic. If you find you need to bridge the XLR to USB gap without involving multiple adapters and…
• Blackmagic Design Intensity Shuttle Video Interface Review
  March, 2011
  by Derek Sine
  The Intensity Shuttle is an easy-to-use affordable solution for capturing and playing back high-quality video, with an array of inputs and outputs, and a well-t…
• Sony Vegas Pro 10 Advanced Editing Software Review
  February, 2011
  by Brent Holland
  Sony Vegas Pro 10 is a powerful editing program and a worthy contender with enough features and control to suit any professional, but easy enough for beginners…
• Avid Studio Music Creation Systems with ProTools SE Review
  January, 2011
  by Doug Dixon
  This is a great way to expand from playing your own music to recording, editing, and mixing your own productions.
• IK Multimedia T-RackS 3 Deluxe Review
  November, 2010
  by Mark Holder
  Whether you want transparency in your tracks or just a little character T-RackS 3 Deluxe delivers.
• Audio Software Buyer's Guide
  November, 2010
  by Robin Rowe
  We took our query to the trenches to talk to some of the top film and television sound editors of today who spoke out about the tools they use and why.
• Adobe CS5 Premiere Pro and After Effects Review
  August, 2010
  by Brian Peterson
  Significant improvements to key performance areas make CS5 a must-have upgrade for serious video producers.
• Digidesign Mbox 2 with Pro Tools LE Reviewed
  February, 2010
  by Mark Speer
  Digidesign's upgraded Mbox series is a nice hearty platform for the audio editor looking to go pro but requires additional components to work best.
• Videomaker's 2009 Best Innovative Software: Abaltat Muse 2.0 Music Composition Software Review
  August, 2009
  by Mark Montgomery
  A World-Class Composer for the Rest of Us. Abaltat Muse 2.0 gives visual editors a leg up on creating custom music scores in a simple, no-fuss interface.
• Make Volume More Consistent with Sound Compression
  April, 2008
  by Hal Robertson
  Compression makes vocals easier to hear and volumes more consistent and brings out sounds that might get lost in a complicated mix.
• Video Tools: DiscPainter prints labels at 1200dpi onto a CD or DVD | EX Super Fisheye
  December, 2007
  by Charles Fulton
  New Gear: Dymo's DiscPainter prints labels onto a CD or DVD in about a minute at 600dpi..EX Super Fisheye conversion lens offers a 116' field of view.
• Internet Audio Bargains
  November, 2007
  by Hal Robertson
  When it comes to upping the quality of your audio, what's a cash-strapped producer to do? The entry point for any audio hardware or software seems to be around…
• Adobe Soundbooth CS3 Audio Editing Software Review
  November, 2007
  by Brian Peterson
  Audio Editing Made Simple
• Audio Mixers Need Serous Software for Best Results
  October, 2007
  by Hal Robertson
  When you move into some serious sound editing, you just might need more robust audio tools than your camcorder and editing software supply. Welcome to the…
• Music and SoundFX Libraries Buyer's Guide
  October, 2007
  by Tony Bruno
  Your video is nearly perfect. The lighting is moody, the camera work is stellar and the framing is fantastic. Even your sound is crisp, clear and hiss-free
• Apple Final Cut Studio 2 Video Editing Software Review
  September, 2007
  by Mark Montgomery
  A Cut Above
• The Music Chopping Block
  August, 2007
  by Hal Robertson
  Cutting out the bad and combining the best ingredients to create a meal go far beyond the flavors of the individual elements. In audio and video, we call this…
• Industry News | Xacti E1 Waterproof Camcorder | NYC YouTube Meet-Up
  August, 2007
  by Mark Montgomery
  Video Industry News: Sanyo introduces the E1 waterproof camcorder. Blackmagic Design with 24-bit audio and RCA connectors. NYC YouTube meet-up makes buzz
• Audio Mixers & Software Buyer's Guide
  July, 2007
  by Hal Robertson
  When you begin to move into some serious sound editing, you realize you need more robust audio tools than your camcorder and editing software supply. Welcome…
• It's All in the Mix
  June, 2007
  by Hal Robertson
• Slick Tricks
  May, 2007
  by Hal Robertson
  Don't just edit it, improve it - with slick sound editing tricks to make your audio come alive.
• Synk Audio Musicbed DV Music Creation Software Review
  April, 2007
  by Mark Montgomery
  Bedrock of Music
• Stock20 Library Collection 001 Music Library Review
  February, 2007
  by Brent Holland
  Getting inTunes for Your Video: A Review of the Stock 20 Nusic Library
• Music Scoring Software Review: Sony Cinescore
  October, 2006
  by Mark Montgomery
  Settling the Score
• Test Bench: Magix Samplitude V8 Classic Audio Editing Software
  October, 2006
  by Hal Robertson
  Sampling Sound
• Setting the Mood
  September, 2006
  by Hal Robertson
  Producers have a myriad of choices to manipulate the viewer via the ear. Style, ability to alter the score and your budget will dictate which option or options…