Audio Articles (Page 2)

• Microphones
• Sound Design

• Making Music Videos
  April, 2010
  by H. Wolfgang Porter
  When most new filmmakers think of making a Music Video, images of beautiful dancers, exotic locations and slick musicians come to mind.
• FCC Laws and Wireless Mics
  April, 2010
  by Hal Robertson
  How old is your wireless mic system? Are you aware it might be deemed inoperable, even illegal by new FCC rules? DTV is changing how we can use wireless…
• Filming Concerts
  March, 2010
  by John McCabe
  A Look at Filming Concert Footage. How to Prepare to Capture a Concert on Video. Includes Step-by-Step Instruction and Checklist.
• Automatic Dialog Replacement
  February, 2010
  by Hal Robertson
  Ever wonder about the Hollywood magic to making the dialog you hear onscreen come out crystal clear? They use a little trick called ADR.
• Digital Audio Sampling
  January, 2010
  by Hal Robertson
  Since digital audio only has a couple of major mathematical aspects, it won't be a stretch to cover it in one article. We'll try to keep the math to a minimum.
• Hiding a Lavalier Mic
  November, 2009
  by Hal Robertson
  Hiding a lavalier mic is tricky business. You want the highest quality sound without actually seeing the microphone.
• Fixing Advanced Audio Editing Tutorial:Noise Removal
  November, 2009
  by Hal Robertson
  Your first line of defense for Noise Removal is the low-cut or high-pass filter. This tool is available in some form in virtually every NLE and DAW out there.
• Which Is Best? A Dynamic Microphone or A Condenser Microphone?
  October, 2009
  by Hal Robertson
  The basic differences between dynamic microphones and condenser microphones. Their strengths and weaknesses and where they work best in the video production…
• Fixing Audio For Video In Post Production
  October, 2009
  by Hal Robertson
  We've dedicated this tutorial to the finer details of very common audio problems and offer some simple ways to fix audio for video in post production.
• Buyer's Guide to Finding the Best Audio Recording & Mixing Gear
  September, 2009
  by George F. Young
  Guide to finding the best audio recording and mixing gear for video production with tips on how to stay within your budget and links to manufacturers.
• Automatic Gain Control a.k.a. The AGC Conspiracy
  July, 2009
  by Hal Robertson
  In 1983 Engineers, designers, and marketing people discuss an evil plot to take over consumer media with a hidden camera feature called Automatic Gain Control.
• Listen Up! Videomaker's Headphones Buyer's Guide
  July, 2009
  by Randy Hansen
  Careful shopping and consistent use can make your videos a pleasure to hear. Silent movies went out of fashion with The Jazz Singer in 1927.
• Getting To Know Your On Camera Audio
  June, 2009
  by Hal Robertson
  Did you know your on camera audio may include several tools? Depending on your make and model, these extra goodies may be hiding somewhere.
• Plosives and Sibilance
  May, 2009
  by Hal Robertson
  Using a combination of talent and recording techniques, along with some post-production tricks, you can create a clean, professional vocal recording.
• Videomaker's Microphone Guide
  May, 2009
  by Tom Benford
  Guide to finding the best microphones for video production. Learn about the many types of microphones. Includes list of manufacturer's websites.
• Mixing Audio for Video
  April, 2009
  by Hal Robertson
  Tips on how to set up your video editing software tools to achieve the best work flow for adding, cleaning and mixing audio for your video...
• Recording Good Audio for Video
  April, 2009
  by Edward B. Driscoll, Jr.
  If they can't understand your audio, they'll walk out. Learn to get the best audio for video. How to select the right mics & sync external recorders.
• Make Your Own Mic Blimp
  February, 2009
  by Tom Benford
  Owning the latest state-of-the-art video equipment is very cool, but making your own gear can sometimes be a lot more fun. Let's DIY it this month with Audio…
• Choosing a Microphone
  January, 2009
  by Hal Robertson
  C'mon! Pick a mic.. any mic! Right!? Wrong! From pickup patterns to wired or wireless, there's a confusing array of mics to choose from. Let's narrow your…
• Microphone Buyer's Guide 2008
  November, 2008
  by Heath McKnight
  You go to great pains to collect the best video. You need to be just as diligent when capturing your audio. An external microphone, such as a shotgun or…
• Dual-System Sound
  August, 2008
  by Hal Robertson
  When you need to sync many mic sources into your video or want to boost the audio you're already collecting, you might want to look at dual-system sound.
• Basic Sound for Video
  August, 2008
  by Kyle Cassidy
  People seem to forget that capturing events requires capturing video and audio. You need to balance the best way to capture video versus the best way to…
• Boom Op 101
  July, 2008
  by Hal Robertson
  The boom mic is the go-to microphone of choice for most television shows, documentaries and major motion pictures.
• It's a Noisy World
  May, 2008
  by Hal Robertson
  Unless you're sitting in the middle of a soundproof room, the sounds of distant traffic noise, construction and aircraft are everywhere.
• 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.
• 10 Voiceover Tips
  March, 2008
  by Hal Robertson
  Voiceovers are the mainstays of advertising, instruction and promotional videos, television programs and feature films.
• It's Foley Time
  February, 2008
  by Hal Robertson
  Imagine the sounds of a good Western without the sound effects of horses, gunshots, bar scenes and a fist fight. Your soundscape is just as important as your…
• Find the Best Microphones to Record Video Sound
  October, 2007
  by Randy Hansen
  Audio is one-half of your finished video, yet many people seem to forget that important element. It's time to sound off about microphones.
• Tune your Room
  September, 2007
  by Hal Robertson
• Charity Video
  August, 2007
  by Brian Schaller
  For aspiring video producers, it's always hard to find some interesting subject matter. Are you looking for an audience?