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Kevin breaks down various setups you can use when recording vocals at home, from entry-level to high-end. The first step: understanding basic room acoustics. You'll also learn how microphones work, how to gain stage properly, and much more. Thank you to @mattrelevo for joining us!
0:00 - What We're Covering
0:44 - Treating The Room
1:36 - Audio Interface
2:54 - Dynamic vs Condenser Mic
4:01 - Basic, Bare-Bones Setup
12:30 - Home Studio Setup
17:10 - High-End, Professional Setup
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
There are many factors to consider when choosing your first pair of studio monitors. And though the technical aspects of monitors can get a little complicated at times, it’s probably sufficient to understand the essentials of what a studio monitor can offer in terms of features and sound delivery. So, here’s an accessible guide to choosing the best monitors for your needs. We’ll also touch on how to best position your monitors for accuracy.
What Is a Studio Monitor?
Unlike regular speakers, which tend to have some coloration or biases in the
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Enter the world of grip. In this workshop, product developer Jason Friedman covers everything from the basic anatomy of a light stand to advanced rigging techniques. Learn why everyone needs a grip on set and get a breakdown of the different grip positions and technicians who make it happen.
0:00 - Intro
1:43 - Grip 101
13:01 - Anatomy of a light stand
20:10 - Light stand & pins specs
35:20 - Break casting
36:37 - Light stand head types
39:58 - Stand types
1:01:16 - C-Stand uses
1:04:22 - Grip hardware
1:23 - Key stand lineup
1:30:30 -
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Godox has unveiled a new modular handheld lighting system featuring the LC500R Air Inflatable Light Stick and LR150 Air Inflatable Ring Light. Designed with mobile creators in mind, this flexible system can be adapted for portraits, beauty, streaming, and beyond, all in a flexible, lightweight package
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Are your synths sounding a bit dry? Are you trying to find ways to make your sound designs more interesting but coming short? Well, fret not! In this video Gabe shows you 3 easy ways to level up your sound using your synth's built-in effects, software plugins or external processors. Oh, and if you stick around until the end, he might even throw in a bonus technique to give your sound that missing je ne sais quoi.
0:00 - Intro
0:33 - On-Board Effects
1:46 - Effect Plugins
3:05 - Hardware Processors
5:52 - Re-Amping
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Tube microphones (also known as “valve mics” to those who refer to the subway as “the tube”) are something of a venerated patrician class of microphone technology known for their euphonic sound characteristics and historical pedigree, along with exorbitant prices that induce nightmares for recording studio accountants—discontinued models like the Telefunken ELA M 250E command upward of $30,000, making a brand-new Sony C-800G
by Zack Young · Posted
Harlowe is bringing some fresh ideas to classic on-camera lighting with the new Pocket Flash, combining a standard hot-shoe flash with a bi-color continuous LED and an integrated Z-axis stand that raises and tilts the flash head for unique angles. Weighing just 125g, the Pocket Flash is a truly pocketable accessory that might just change your photography and videography work.
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
With their history and pedigree, tube microphones have built a reputation for being the delicate, rare, and expensive stuff only the wealthy or most prestigious of recording studios can afford to have in their arsenal. While that was true in the past (and still is for some tube mics), many audio equipment manufacturers are cloning vintage microphone architecture or producing their own designs that are affordable enough to be
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Less can be more! Professional portrait photographer Ian Spanier demos how much you can get out of with only using one light on a photoshoot.
0:00 - Intro
2:35 - The sun is one light
4:40 - Benefits of the use of one light
7:41 - Photo examples of using one light
14:59 - Understand the sun and recreate it
15:55 - Using the Westcott FJ250 - Beauty light look
32:40 - Rembrandt lighting
40:58 - Replicate the sun
48:20 - Dramatic look
55:17 - Q&A
by Zack Young · Posted
If you’re looking to build a lighting rig that can pack a major punch, Nanlux has a new option worth considering. The bi-color Matrix 2500B and RGB-capable 2500C are 2500W modular multi-source spotlights built for use in large lighting arrays. These four-head integrated fixtures support multi-unit set-ups and have IP66-rated magnesium alloy housing for weather protection. They’re available by themselves or with a hard-shell flight case
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Solid State Logic has announced the new SSL 1, a compact and affordable audio interface with the same form factor as the powerful and popular SSL 2+. The new SSL 1 promises to be perfect for those with small home studios doing personal projects to those wanting to refine their craft and enter the next level of production.
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
If you’re thinking about building a home recording studio or upgrading your existing setup with better gear, there are a plethora of options at B&H that can take your production to the next level (maybe at the cost of fueling your gear-acquisition syndrome). Here are some of our favorite pieces of music technology we have on offer, covering everything you’d need to start working on your own music and recording projects, or bring your productions to the next level.
MIDI Controllers
Novation Launchkey MK4 Series—A Workhorse Controller
The
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Allen & Heath announced an updated lineup of their SQ series of digital mixers with the all-new SQ5+, SQ6+, and
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
First, a disclaimer: Like composition, lighting portraits is a subjective exercise. A setup that works for one situation may not work for the next, and lighting that one photographer adores might repulse another. Cultivating a personal lighting style involves an awareness of conventional approaches and willingness to go beyond what everyone else is doing. Study portraits