Audio
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Stuff You Need to Know
Delays, Echoes and Chorus
What is delay? In its most literal definition delay is just what it implies, slowing down a signal so it arrives later than the original....
Everything you need to know about audio for video
When it comes to recording audio for video, there are a number of factors to keep in mind. We're here to cover everything you need to know.
11 ways to combat wind noise
The best wind noise reduction is achieved at the time of recording by using every tool in your arsenal; everything afterward will always be...
A practical guide to acoustics and sound treatment
Acoustics is where the physics and aesthetics of sound meet. It's how we ascribe quantitative and qualitative meaning to a sound’s or environment’s properties....
How to monitor audio for better sounding video
Nothing ruins a video quicker than bad audio. There are ways to monitor audio for the best results, which is essential when recording audio...
How to Properly Use Sound Effects to Enrich Your Next Video
If I were to sum up sound effects into a single word, that would be “control”. They are an extension of the same control...
The comprehensive guide to recording and editing your own sound effects
To this day, I still think that audio for video is one of the coolest aspects of audio engineering that I’ve had the chance...
How To: DIY Sound Treatment
Depending on your point of view, I’ve either been lucky enough to travel and live in a lot of different places, or I’ve had...
How to capture dialogue for a narrative film
Recording clean audio is just as important to your narrative production as capturing well-composed video. In this article, we'll cover how to record professional-sounding dialogue for your narrative production.
How to Use a Mixing Board
What do you do when you have more mics than inputs on your camera? It’s simple, get a mixer. A mixer will allow you...
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6 exercises to capture better audio
Great video is only possible with great audio, and the only way for you to do that is to exercise your audio recording skills.
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Homemade sound effects with big-budget impact
Hollywood sound designers still build their most convincing effects out of things sitting in your kitchen right now.
How to record professional-level audio with your smartphone
Phones have come a long way in video quality, but what about audio quality? It turns out pro-level audio recording is possible on your phone.
10 bad audio habits to avoid
Let’s take a quick look at some common mistakes and habits audio engineers should avoid during recording and mixing phases.
How do boom mics really work?
Boom microphones are oftentimes the perfect choice for capturing audio at a distance. But how do they actually work?
6 exercises to capture better audio
Great video is only possible with great audio, and the only way for you to do that is to exercise your audio recording skills.
Film sound design: Constructing narrative through sound
Sound design constructs the auditory landscape of production, including everything from dialogue to music to natural noises.
What is a boom operator’s role in video production?
Operating at the core of their films' sound department, boom operators play a critical role, often making or breaking audio recordings.
The Wilhelm scream: The origin of cinema’s decades-old inside joke
Though having been used for decades in cinema, many aspiring videographers don't know the origins of the Wilhelm scream.
Everything you need to know about ADR for video
ADR is a common process is filmmaking. So, what in ADR, and is it a "magic bullet" for post-production video editors?
What’s phantom power and how can you use it?
Phantom power is one of the methods professional videographers use to supply power to their condenser microphones.
Frequency response explained
The term "frequency response" is quite common in the audio space, but admittedly it will take some explaining to those new to it.
What’s the difference between a flanger and a phaser?
If you are trying to choose between a flanger or phaser when mixing audio, you first need to understand what they are and how pros use them.
Choosing the right mic: A guide to microphone selection
There is no hiding the fact that, at first, microphone selection is daunting. This article helps you make faster and smarter mic selections.
Sound editing vs. sound mixing: What’s the difference?
Sound editing is the vehicle that moves a project's audio from the production to post-production stage. The main difference between sound editing vs. sound...
