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In this video, AB from B&H reviews five of the top synths available through B&H for $500 or less. He discusses the features of each and explains why some (or all) could be a great addition to your music-production ecosystem. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other instructional and informative videos at BandH.com.
by Nicholas Messitte · Posted
Yamaha has continued to fashion excellent digital keyboards—for instance, these entries in the P series and DGX series. As you’ll see from the infographic below, all these keyboards have multiple voices, tons of built-in effects, USB flash memory, and onboard DSP. The differences between entries in this series change depending on the model, so we at B&H have made this handy chart to help you make the right choice!
by Nicholas Messitte · Posted
Yamaha has continued to fashion excellent digital keyboards—for instance, these entries in the PSR-S series. As you’ll see from the infographic below, all these keyboards have multiple voices, tons of built-in effects, USB flash memory, and onboard DSP. The differences between entries in this series change depending on the model, so we at B&H have made this handy chart to help you make the right choice!
by Nicholas Messitte · Posted
Yamaha has continued to fashion excellent digital keyboards—for instance, these entries in the PSR E series. As you’ll see from the infographic below, all these keyboards have two onboard amplifiers (for hearing yourself in stereo), a panoply of sounds (including drum kits) and effects such as reverb, chorus, and EQ. The differences between entries in this series change depending on the model, so we at B&H have made this handy chart to help you make the choice that’s right for you!
by Jason T · Posted
It has been quite an exciting year for the B&H Photography Podcast, as well as for podcasting as a medium in general. Hugely popular shows such as S-Town, The Daily, and Radiolab have taken podcasts to new heights in terms of amazing content, and have also substantially raised the bar for audio production. While many of these top-notch programs are produced in broadcast studios by seasoned professionals, you don’t need to be a
by Nicholas Messitte · Posted
You sit in an office every day. Maybe it’s an open floor plan, and you’re lounging against exposed brick, headphones plugged into your laptop as hipsters amble throughout this soulless startup at all hours. Perhaps yours is a different work life: Crammed into a cubicle, you play audio from work-sanctioned streaming services as you entrench yourself in a routine your inner child would smack you for even comprehending, let alone settling for. Maybe the coffee shop is your office, and you need to block out those stroller-derby playing vanity
by Phillip Nichol… · Posted
So, you love listening to music through headphones, but degraded audio quality turns your love into a deep sigh of disappointment. Admit it, you're one of those people... you're an audiophile. You've invested a sliver of your better self into headphones that by all specifications and indications should have filled that sound-shaped hole in your soul. Yet, something's missing and your ears can't deny it. What is it? Maybe it's that thing that feeds the headphones, drives them, and pushes them to perform. I'm talking about the headphone amp. A
by Phillip Nichol… · Posted
When people record live concerts and studio productions, multi-track recording is ideal. It grants you the power to fix and mix the performances in ways that would not be possible if only a stereo mix was recorded. However, multi-track creates a large amount of data in a hurry. Your recorder’s drive needs to be able to handle the burden imposed by writing and reading a multitude of large, uncompressed audio files simultaneously. There are several important factors to consider when shopping for a suitable drive: speed, durability, compatible
by Phillip Nichol… · Posted
Go ahead, admit it. You need a boompole, but you aren’t excited about it. If you work in ENG, EFP, television, or film production, life without a boompole is cursed. So, should you start small or go big? There’s no pleasure in purchasing a bigger boompole after retiring the one you outgrew too quickly. On the flip side, you don’t want the embarrassment and hassle of showing up to the gig with a pole that’s too big. So, do you buy an assortment of poles? Well, do you want to head to a job with a bag so full of poles that you feel like a golfer
by Andrew Eisele · Posted
I’m often asked by friends and colleagues, “Which DAW do you use?” or “What’s the best DAW?” What may be right for me might be completely wrong for you. With so many Digital Audio Workstations (DAW) choices, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. All DAWs share a main purpose, which is to record, edit, and mix audio (and MIDI), but each platform offers some unique features, bells and whistles, if you will, which may impact your decision drastically. In this article, we’ll be looking at several different DAWs to help you decide which DAW is right for
by jaime traba · Posted
The idea of having a variety of microphone preamps at your fingertips is, relatively speaking, a more modern advent in recording. The “golden era” of making records saw engineers using the preamps found in the console in the studio, and didn’t give much thought to mixing a Neve sound on the overheads while using APIs on the snare and toms. As more and more engineers (pro and hobbyist alike) explore the 500 Series, many feel no real need to fill a 10-slot rack with the same exact pre. As the adage goes, variety is the spice of life, and there
by Andrew Eisele · Posted
Working in live sound is an exciting and rewarding business. It’s very fast paced and you must problem-solve on the fly. Having the tools to handle anything is essential for a smooth and professional event. Here are some useful tools I have found to be indispensable, as an audio engineer and system designer.
Hearing Protection
The art and science of audio engineering relies solely on your hearing, and hearing protection is a must. If you have ever gone to a concert and heard “ringing” afterwards, you have suffered damage to your hearing. Over
by Daniel Bockrath · Posted
With each year, the variety and quality of wired and wireless headphones improves for a wide range of consumer and professional applications. Apple’s removal of the 3.5mm headphone jack in the iPhone 7, as well as the recent release of the company’s Airpods, would seem to indicate that the trend is toward wireless, though there remain plenty of situations in which a wired set of headphones is preferred. Here are a few points
by Nicholas Messitte · Posted
Most of the content on Explora is “evergreen”—that is, applicable to any time of the year. But this article is “evergreen” in a different way: the situation we’re describing often revolves around an evergreen tree, decked out and mounted in someone’s living room. It also can involve any number of symbols, ecumenical or otherwise. Whatever your iconography, that time of year is upon us again, so say goodbye to crispy fall weather and hello to ugly sweater parties.
Now, you came to the pro-audio side of Explora for pro-audio reasons. With that
by Andrew Eisele · Posted
The year 2016 is almost over and we’ve had a number of exciting and innovative technologies released this year that promise inspiration for the producer, DJ, and electronic musician.
DJ Players and Controllers
Several new DJ controllers and media players were released this year, so I’ve compiled my top three choices that I think are worth a look. The new Pioneer XDJ-1000MK2 is now shipping and boasts many new features borrowed from the flagship