Audio engineering is one of those keywords that is thrown around in sound and recording circles all the time, but to newcomers to the industry, the term can seem particularly daunting. If this sounds all too familiar, and if you’ve ever found yourself wondering what exactly this specialist engineering entails, but are left two steps … Read more
Chances are that unless you are recording in a perfectly isolated studio in the middle of nowhere, you’ve come up against unwanted hums and noise. Background noise is around us at all times, and for the most part, we naturally tune it out. Microphones however afford no such luxury, and those unruly noises can sometimes … Read more
Chances are if you’ve watched an interview with any artist or engineer in a studio, you’ve gazed off into the background and noticed a big uneven wooden panel hung on the wall. However, these aren’t put up in studios as an art piece, these are diffusers, and play a key part in the acoustic treatment … Read more
Let’s set the scene. You’ve spent the last few weeks researching and ordering the equipment you need to start up the podcast you’ve been planning for months – boxes on boxes of headphones, interfaces, boom arms, and microphones lay waiting to be used. The setup should be the simplest part, right? Unfortunately, there is a … Read more
There are tons of reasons you might find yourself wanting to take your gear outside the studio. Whether you’re a journalist recording an interview, a travel vlogger exploring undiscovered places, a producer looking for interesting soundscapes and ambient noise or just looking to experiment and play with sound, field recording opens up lots of opportunities … Read more
Have you ever found your final podcast material lacks the high fidelity finesse of others? A noise gate could be the solution for you! Noise gates have become a vital tool in all areas of recording, from bedroom podcasters to the best recording studios around. Here is a breakdown of how to incorporate a noise … Read more
Room acoustics can be the difference between achieving muddy, incoherent audio for your podcast or the clear, accurate sound your audience will want to listen to. In fact, audio quality is almost more important than the content when it comes to podcasting – an audience won’t stick around to listen to muffled voices, no matter … Read more
You may be under the impression that the more acoustic treatment, the better. Some recording studios spend thousands to have every surface covered with acoustic treatment. But is heavily investing in acoustic treatment such as foam, bass traps, and other methods the best way to get your podcasting studio sounding its best? Read on to … Read more
Room Tone is the atmos or ambiance of a location. It is the sound of that location when there is no direct input from any props or people. This does not necessarily mean the sound of something prominent, like the buzzing of a fridge, nor does it mean complete silence; it is only the natural … Read more
What is EQ? EQ, which is short for equalization, is the manipulation of levels over the audio frequency spectrum. Frequency is essentially the rate at which an audio signal vibrates per second and can be measured in Hertz (Hz). The higher the frequency, the faster the audio signal is vibrating. The audible frequency range is … Read more