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September, 2009
by Hal Robertson
Overview of balanced vs.Unbalanced signals with ways to adapt a balanced audio signal to an unbalanced camera input when recording audio for video production.
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August, 2012
by Hal Robertson
Rarely will a video producer lay down an audio track and leave it. Good, recorded sound is essential in any production, but we can all use a touch-up here and…
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July, 2012
by Hal Robertson
They say that sound is half of the movie and, while some debate the percentages, few will argue the point. But how do you get the best sound? By choosing the…
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June, 2012
by Hal Robertson
Video creators everywhere have discovered the power of the portable audio recorder in place of a camera mic, but these devices provide many other uses too.
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May, 2012
by Hal Robertson
Your neighbor might upload something using copyrighted music and no one notices, then you upload something and the copyright police send you a take-down letter.
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April, 2012
by Hal Robertson
Whether it's Star Trek sound effects, Star Wars sound effects or the many others you hear in the movies and on TV, making sci-fi sound effects is a fun,…
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March, 2012
by Hal Robertson
The audio side of video can be intimidating for the newcomer and microphone choice is certainly toward the top of the list.
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March, 2012
by Mark Holder
For budget friendly, uber audio, check out the Zoom H2n Audio Recorder.
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February, 2012
by Hal Robertson
It's a simple question: How loud is too loud? The answer is a bit more complicated. Setting correct audio levels, and monitoring and mixing audio can be…
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January, 2012
by Hal Robertson
It happens when you least expect it - you suddenly realize you need some sound effects for your project but you have no budget. Now what?
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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.
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November, 2011
by Ron Jones
What makes great video? Simply put - great audio! As a videographer you can have great shooting and editing skills but if the audio stinks so will the video…
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October, 2011
by Peter Zunitch
Recording a voice over isn't like recording an interview or live action in the field. This is the sound that carries your video, and needs to be clear, concise,…
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September, 2011
by Marshal M. Rosenthal
Audio mixers and recording devices provide the missing link to great video productions - those days of monophonic mics and hiss-inducing analog mixers are…
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September, 2011
by Hal Robertson
Curious video shooters checking out HDSLRs love the video capturing, but find audio gathering cumbersome. Here are some tips for HDSLR video and audio…
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August, 2011
by Earl Chessher
When you need some otherworldly sound for your "Out of this World" project, think like Dorothy and you'll find everything you need is in your own backyard - or…
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July, 2011
by Hal Robertson
Most editors grind their teeth when someone says,"don't worry we'll fix it in post", but fixing it in post are where audio tricks shine.
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May, 2011
by Hal Robertson
As a wedding shooter, you won't have the opportunity to choose the music for the wedding ceremony, but you can set the mood for all the video content you…
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April, 2011
by Hal Robertson
You got a contract to shoot a wedding - congratulations. You realize, though, that the audio is just as or even more important than the visuals, right?
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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,…
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February, 2011
by Hal Robertson
What? You say you have the basics: a camcorder, tripod, maybe a light and a mic... but nothing else? If you've never accessorized your audio rig, now is the…
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January, 2011
by Hal Robertson
Listen up! Sound is important to your video. Here are some tips on how to record it, edit it, deliver it, and make it the best. After all poor audio in a video…
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December, 2010
by Kyle Cassidy
Interviews on TV are quite common, and not just during the news. Interviews are so popular, entire shows are built around the idea of one person asking another…
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December, 2010
by Hal Robertson
Regardless of the type of videos you create, someday, you'll need a solid stereo recording. It's been with us for at least 85 years, but many still don't…
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November, 2010
by Hal Robertson
Audio editing has become faster since the analog days. Before digital technology, the only way to replace audio recorded with the video was to simply record…
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November, 2010
by Mark Holder
Whether you want transparency in your tracks or just a little character T-RackS 3 Deluxe delivers.
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November, 2010
by John McCabe
Microphones are a very important part of our everyday lives- not just as video producers, but in everything we do. From cell phones to public address systems,…
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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.
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October, 2010
by Hal Robertson
A terrific little audio accessory every videographer should have is a lavalier mic. They're good for many setups. Here are some lessons on using this versatile…
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September, 2010
by Hal Robertson
Audio: get it right and your project has a professional feel. Get it wrong and the video sounds like every other hard-to-understand video on YouTube.