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by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Yamaha has announced the release of the passive CXR/CXSmk3 loudspeaker and powered/active DXR/DXSmk3 subwoofers. They look to offer live venues and fixed installation firms new and improved features, easier installation, and better sound quality.
Every product in the new series offers bigger horn sizes, central ports that reduce wind noise and standing waves, symmetrical design for easier mirrored placement, and two-angle pole sockets (0˚ and 7˚) to choose from.
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
RF Venue’s flagship wireless antenna, the Diversity Fin, has been updated with an IP44 rating to withstand the rigors of the outdoor elements. The new offering is perfect for large outdoor venues and other event or production spaces that need reliable and solid wireless performance.
RF Venue Diversity Fin IPX Antenna & DISTRO5
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
TASCAM has unveiled a major update to their 2025 DR-40X with the DR-40XP 4-Channel 32-bit Float Portable Field Recorder, offering new features, fixes, and updates that promise to provide even higher quality recordings while staying easy and intuitive to use.
TASCAM DR-40XP 4-Channel 32-Bit Float
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Home recording is more accessible, but how do you make your instruments sound good? Andrew shares how to get the most out of your experience recording music at home. In this episode, you’ll get a crash course on acoustic guitar recording at home, as well as mistakes to avoid. You’ll learn how to choose a microphone, where to place your mic, how to record acoustic guitars in an untreated room, and more. As always, Andrew will demo each mic position and share its pros and cons.
0:00 - In This Tutorial
1:00 - Basic Mic Placement
2:23 - How
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Using RGB lighting can help bring out the story in your image. Visual storyteller and founder of the Know Your Dope agency, Ricky Shoebio, discusses how he uses different colorful lights for more dynamic portraits.
0:00 - Intro
2:12 - About Ricky
4:24 - Purpose & use
7:29 - Color for character
16:05 - Post production
18:59 - Color & accent
25:43 - Ricky's Four Pillars of RGB Lighting
35:24 - Closing
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by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
In the business of producing music, podcasts, or live performances, one of the most overlooked tools is the humble mic stand. The stand may not steal the show, but it does have the important role of acting as a conduit between the performer and the audience. So, whether you're a hobbyist or a professional, a well-built and versatile mic stand is a key accoutrement to any audio/visual setup. In this guide, we'll cover some great options we have from Auray* as well as other manufacturers so you can walk away knowing exactly what you need to look
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With the MPC sample, Akai gives us the smallest and most compact MPC to date. And although it's small, the MPC sample packs a punch and brings together the iconic sample-based workflow MPCs are known and loved for with modern performance tools like Pad FX and Flex beat. Join Gabe in a deep dive of AKAI’s small but mighty all-in-one portable sampler.
0:00 - Intro
0:24 - Opening Jam
1:59 -
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Denon has announced the latest addition to their home speaker ecosystem with the new Denon Home 200, 400, and 600 Wireless Smart Speakers. With multiple class-D amplifiers powering each driver in all models, the Denon Home series promises to deliver rich and detailed stereo sound and can support immersive object-based playback via Dolby Atmos Music.
by Trevor Collins · Posted
DPA Microphones is announcing the new CORE+ line of microphones, a revolutionary leap ahead in terms of mic design. CORE+ effectively neutralizes distortion across the entire dynamic range of the microphone, making any residual distortion imperceptible and virtually unmeasurable.
DPA Microphones 4097 CORE+ Microphones
The new IP58-rated
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
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Photographer Joshua Dwain brings his lighting workshop to the B&H Event Space. Joshua takes the guesswork out of off-camera flash by going over different Godox systems so you can work faster, smarter, and more creatively.
0:00 - Intro
1:10 - About Joshua
3:34 - Gear
5:16 - Prerequisites
10:15 - The lighting trinity
12:25 - Understanding the tools
22:20 - Lighting Demo
37:35 - Closing
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by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Apple announced the highly anticipated AirPods Max 2, the successor to its first-ever flagship over-ear headphones. The new AirPods Max 2 promise plenty of upgrades and improvements, including new features like Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, Voice Isolation, and Live Translation. These features join several other impressive upgrades, including 1.5x more effective Active Noise Cancellation, markedly improved
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Shopping for your first synthesizer, but are unsure what terms like oscillator, filter, or envelope actually mean? In this video, Gabe breaks down the core components found in most substractive synths and explains how they work together. By the end, you’ll have a clear understanding of the signal path and know what features matter most when choosing your first instrument.
0:00 - Intro
0:42 - Oscillators
1:52 - Filters
2:33 - LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator)
3:28 - Envelope Generators
4:04 - VCA (Voltage Controlled Amplifier)
5:27 - Effects
5:59
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Of all the terms we use to define microphones, "parabolic" isn't one that often comes up in conversation. But what is a parabolic microphone? How do they work and what are they used for? If you're curious to learn the answers to these questions—or if you just want to know why broadcast crew members are always holding those big plastic domes on the sidelines of professional sporting events—then you've come to the right place.
What are Parabolic Microphones?
Unlike other descriptors (dynamic, ribbon, etc.), the word "parabolic" does not refer to
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Godox continues to expand its ever-growing lineup of lighting tools with the new SKIIIV series of professional studio flashes. Featuring an updated design and control interface with precise light output and reliable connectivity, the new series is perfectly suited for small- and medium-sized studio spaces.
Godox SK400IIIV and SK300III V Studio