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by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
In yet another entry to our 500-series guides, we’ll be discussing some of the many amazing equalizer modules for sale at B&H. In recent years, 500-series gear has exploded in popularity, and in turn, companies have been driven to offer more and more impressive and advanced modules—and with recent advancements in audio technology, the choices even include miniature recreations of legendary rack gear. So, whether you’re trying to add a standard or a superpowered 500-series EQ to your Lunchbox, read on to learn what we have in store!
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Take the guesswork out of at-home recording. Musician and B&H Social Media Video team member Andrew Swift walks you through the essential techniques for micing both acoustic and electric guitars live.
0:00 - Intro
1:03 - Recording acoustic guitar sound
12:20 - Recording with a dynamic mic
23:32 - Recording with a condenser mic
31:23 - Recording with both a large and small condenser mic
51:52 - Recording electric guitar sound
1:07:06 - Recording with a ribbon mic
1:15:21 - Recording with large condenser & ribbon mic
1:28:48 - Plugins
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Andrew takes us through ways to record both electric and acoustic upright bass at home. You'll hear how different DI boxes can subtly change the sound of the electric bass and how to mic a bass amp. For Upright bass, Andrew will share some considerations when using a DI box as well as a nifty trick to mic an upright with a Shure SM57. You'll also hear how both ribbon and condenser mics can make the upright bass sound full.
0:00 - What We're Covering Today
0:29 - How Electric Basses Work
1:03 - Using the Hi-Z/Intrument Input
2:03 - DI Boxes
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
SSL Subsidiary Harrison Audio has released the Harrison FleX-10, a new high-performance USB/ADAT 10-in/12-out audio interface compatible with MacOS and Windows with the provided ASIO driver. The FleX-10 offers advanced features in a desktop form factor with premium circuitry, injecting analog quality harmonic saturation into anything it records.
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Sennheiser has announced the release of the new Spectera SKM handheld audio transceiver, which, when paired with the Spectra Base Station, can facilitate easy multi-microphone wireless connections for live music, theater, and broadcast productions. The Spectera SKM handheld
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Sony Artisan of Imagery Tony Gale is back in the Event Space to give a three-part series on portrait lighting. In part one, you'll learn the fundamentals of using constant light to create beautiful, well-lit portraits.
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Different constant lights
6:15 - Using sunlight
11:54 - Using a single lightbulb
14:14 - Single light (with modifiers)
23:43 - Why continuous lighting vs flash
32:29 - Controlling the background
40:14 - Main & full lights (with modifiers)
55:52 - Rim light
57:42 - White balance & color checkers
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"It's better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it" is the motto for this video. Sam lists her astrophotography essentials to keep you safe and make sure you get the shot.
0:00 - Intro
0:18 - Tripod
1:29 - Headlamp
3:01 - Photo Planning App
5:13 - Accessories
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Award-winning wedding photographer Leandro Da Silva shares how he built a brand that doesn't compete on price, but on impact and emotion.
0:00 - Intro
4:15 - Video reel
6:44 - What's the goal?
10:32 - Same tool, different results
14:37 - Mastering light (in any condition)
33:56 - Directing with intention
44:03 - Creating artwork that last
1:03:37 - Building your brand
1:06:29 - Take away
1:12:35 - Stop blending in
1:13:27 - Dreambookspro
1:16:08 - Q&A
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Join Gabe on a sonic tour of the Sequential Fourm. No talking, no effects, just the Fourm speaking for itself!
0:00 - A New Legend (Program 1, Factory bank 1)
0:32 - Hard Synch (Program 93, Factory bank 2)
0:45 - Mini Prophet (Program 42, Factory bank 1)
1:31 - Sawyer Vibez (Program 45, Factory bank 1)
2:00 - The Bassics (Program 3, Factory bank 1)
2:19 - EEEE PEEEE (Program 4, Factory bank 1)
2:48 - Syncing Pressure (Program 5, Factory bank 1)
3:04 - Fourmer Brass (Program 8, Factory bank 1)
3:19 - Petite Sweeper (Program 9, Factory bank 1)
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
In the postmodern era of music production, most musicians, producers, and engineers rely on a computer running a robust Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) like Pro Tools or Ableton to be the studio centerpiece. But despite their power and convenience, sometimes creating in this environment can turn into a series of mouse clicks that eat away at the joy and magic of music production. There are times when ditching the DAW and going old school with a physical piece of hardware can unlock new potential, forcing you to develop alternative techniques
by Freddy Gerngross · 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 Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Let’s face it—microphones are expensive. We all want a stocked mic locker with the greatest vintage microphones the world has to offer, but unfortunately, that’s a privilege few can afford. But fear not! There are plenty of amazing and affordable microphones in production that rival or even exceed the sound of the classic studio legends. So whether you’re micing up a guitar, your voice, or a whole drum kit, check out five of my favorite mics that we have in stock at B&H.
Large Diaphragm Condenser: Rode NT1 5th Gen ($214-$228)
As a mic I
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Whether it's for recording audio or lighting a portrait, everyone has a piece of gear that's their go-to. Clare asks B&H's employees and customers what they think is the best piece of gear that stands the test of time. Big-ticket items like cameras, lenses, or audio interfaces made the list, but sometimes the less-flashy gear that is the unsung hero of the creative process.
0:00 - Intro
0:10 - What's Everyone's Go-To?
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
Solar eclipses are awesome spectacles of nature that are irresistible to photographers. Besides eclipses, the star at the center of our solar system is an amazing photographic subject—even when it is not being partially or totally blocked by the moon. If you want to photograph a solar eclipse, or just photograph the source of our fragile planet’s warmth and light, you need a solar filter for your
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Have you ever taken a photo that looked so good on the back of your camera, only to get home and see that it’s just not sharp? We’ve all been there, and even the experts miss more shots than they keep. That said, there are many tricks and techniques we can learn to improve the odds. In today’s guide, we’re looking at five techniques to aid us in confidently capturing tack-sharp photographs.
Sharpness is critical in most genres of photography, especially nature and wildlife. Sure, we can intentionally blur elements to showcase motion. We