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by Nicholas Messitte · Posted
Podcasting? Recording music? Need to get good audio for film? One company has your back in the fight for great-sounding audio everywhere. That company is… Zoom.
However, Zoom makes a lot of tools for recording, and it can be hard to know which tool to get. So, we’re zooming in on some Zoom models to give you Zoomers (and Boomers, and Millennials—but Zoomers fits with the wordplay here, so let’s go with it) a guide. If you’re podcasting, recording music, or capturing film audio, read on to see which Zoom is right for you.
Podcasting
Whichever
by Phillip Nichol… · Posted
Front of House or “FOH” is where the magic of the mix happens for live stage applications. In venues around the world, from the most intimate club to the largest arena, mixing engineers at FOH are relied upon to deliver a powerful, impactful, and exciting audio experience for the audience. Of course, a mixing engineer needs a suitable mixing console to do that. Whether it’s for a lighting tech who gets nominated for sound duty or a veteran A1 embarking on a world tour, B&H has bountiful options from companies such as Allen & Heath,
by Phillip Nichol… · Posted
If you’re keen on producing podcasts, but can’t be tied down to a studio, you need equipment that you can take anywhere and use anywhere, even in places without power. Equipped with highly portable, battery-powered gear, you can finally start “One with Nature” (your soon-to-be solo podcast in which you rant about random requests in remote locations) or “Coffee Shop Critic” (you and a friend doing a podcasted comparison tour of your city’s coffee shops, their clientele, and their best and worst consumable offerings). Thanks to B&H’s vast
by Nicholas Messitte · Posted
This will be a crash course in recording music anywhere you can find a power supply. We’re not talking about traditional studio recording—this is about turning whatever you have into a working studio, making the most out of the situation. You’ll find a buying guide, some concrete tips, and suggestions for further reading.
The Simple Setup
There’s an old adage that a good engineer can make a whole record with a Shure SM57. I know from experience this is the case, especially if the record is on the simpler side, and doesn’t require multi-miked
by Andrew Eisele · Posted
If you have been tasked with setting up a sound system for a 300- to 500-person event, there are various elements, both strategic and technological, to consider. Audio tech people have never had such a broad range of sound reinforcement equipment and techniques at their disposal. The choices of technology and products available can be overwhelming, so let’s talk about some of the options.
Speaker Selection
Your choice of speakers should be based on coverage requirements and the size of the venue. There are some things to consider regarding the
by Andrew Eisele · Posted
Neat Microphones is setting the industry abuzz with its unique style and innovative industrial design—but how are you supposed to determine which model best suits your needs? In this article, we break down the differences between these snazzy products, so you can understand the options clearly.
This is an exciting new brand that's aimed at both professionals and consumers, and it was brought to you by the founders of Blue Microphones. Neat offers some interesting solutions for podcasters, musicians, and voice-over artists alike. The new “bee”
by Andrew Eisele and Nicholas Messitte · Posted
Heading back to school and need a new sound system for your dorm room? Whether you are in a tiny single room or you are sharing space with five other people, B&H has many high-quality systems for a variety of situations and budgets.
Portable systems
If you are in the market for a high-quality sound system with Bluetooth that can be tossed into a backpack, check out the IK Multimedia iLoud. It’s a studio-quality,
by Andrew Eisele · Posted
Headed back to school and looking for some portable inspiration to capture and produce your musical musings? Look no further as we explore what B&H has to offer. Whether you are looking to record to your computer and iOS devices, or you need an ultra-portable music production station, synthesizer or drum machine, check out this list of “must have” gear that won’t break the bank.
Audio Interface
If you have a computer or iPad and wish to record and mix using software such as Garage Band, you’ll need some way of capturing sounds into your
by Andrew Eisele and Nicholas Messitte · Posted
Regardless of your experience level or focus of expertise, B&H has many fun and inspiring audio tools to help boost your creativity. Space is at a premium in the bedroom or dorm, and most students will want to be mobile, so here’s a list of cool products that are small and easy on the wallet.
Audio Interface
One of the most important pieces of technology you will need is an audio interface, which is a device that records and plays back audio from your computer. Most interfaces will have a microphone preamp, instrument input, and line input
by jaime traba · Posted
College: It’s many things. A first taste of independence. A time to learn and expand your circle of friends. An experiment in how long is socially acceptable to go without doing laundry. But for many, it means living away from home for the first time in your lives, and living away from the familiar sounds and noises of your homes and apartments. A whole new world of sounds and noises awaits you and, if your college experience is anything like mine, you will find yourself needing a respite from the chaos. A good pair of noise-canceling
by Phillip Nichol… · Posted
In studio recording sessions and live music productions, one of the most pervasive personal problems experienced by performers and sound engineers alike is the need for “more this” and “less that” in the monitor/headphone/cue mixes. Seemingly unending requests such as, “Turn me up in my headphones!” or “LESS cowbell, not more!” can yield a crop full of frustration, wasted time, and bad vibes. What’s the solution? One particularly helpful and clever approach is to empower the performer with the ability to make their own mixes, allowing each
by Phillip Nichol… · Posted
Whether you record demo tracks on the road, produce podcasts at home, or collaborate with other artists in random locations, having a travel-friendly audio interface is key to staying versatile in your work. An ideal interface would be small enough to fit in a backpack, laptop bag, or satchel while supporting multiple types of I/O and USB powering. Seriously, the last thing you need is to have your ideas vanish whilst frantically searching for a free AC power outlet. Thankfully, your options are plentiful in number, and I’d like to bring your
by Nicholas Messitte · Posted
The phrase “Golden Age” is thrown around a great deal these days—about podcasting, about TV dramas, about studio gear, and about guitar pedals. Indeed, we live in an aureate epoch of stompboxes, and many of them are exceedingly wallet friendly. There’s a good chance you have a guitar player in your life, be they a spouse, sibling, parent, or child. As such, we thought we’d make a list of some great, yet budget-conscious, pedals for you to present your guitar-playing friend.
For the Self-Jammer
Lots of guitar players need simple looping devices
by Phillip Nichol… · Posted
Audio-Technica has long been well known as a maker of fine headphones and microphones. It stands to reason that the company would combine its expertise in those two areas to create broadcast headsets that are well suited for news, sports, and theater production. While the infographic below shows the differences between them, shop confidently knowing that all six variants boast a strong common bond. All of them are based upon the
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AB, of B&H, looks at four mics for less than $300 each, to help you achieve that pro sound in your project studios. These mics are also at home in professional establishments, so whether you’re a beginner musician or a seasoned engineer, watch the video to see if you should add any of them to your mic locker. For way more video learning, come back to BandH.com any time.