Audio Accessories
There are many adages that pertain to the life of a sound engineer. Murphy’s law states, “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong;” “Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst;” “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” These sayings are sage advice for the sound engineer, as all things will eventually break. Plan for when they do, and try to mitigate the severity of circumstances before they become dire.
Identify Problems
If you oversee the maintenance and operation of a sound system, you should make it a point to listen
An equalizer or EQ is a device that adjusts the loudness of specific frequencies, and is available in a variety of types including shelf, graphic, parametric, and semi-parametric, which allow for surgical precision to wide-band adjustments. With such a wide range of classic designs to more esoteric offerings, the sheer number of EQs available can be a bit overwhelming. This article will help you make sense of what 500 Series EQ can do and will help guide you in finding the perfect EQ for your application.
EQ Types
Shelf EQs are quite common on
For our final installment in the 500-Series guide, we’ll be looking at the available offerings of effects in the 500-Series format. I’m also including more utility modules that aren’t necessarily an “effect,” but don’t fall under the Preamp, EQ, or Compressor categories and are quite useful, nonetheless.
Specialty Modules
If you are after some serious color, it’s worth checking out the Big Bear Audio MP1+, which provides a low-noise,
The video pros at the B&H SuperStore would like to announce that we are carrying a diverse lineup of Muxlab products, ranging from audio control to video distribution. The Audio Zone Amplifier 100 features two 50W digital amplifiers, allowing you to control volume, bass, and treble. Supporting signal splitting for simple distribution are the Muxlab
If you want to learn about 500 Series, you need to start with API. API first started producing recording equipment in the late 1960s and has been on the cutting edge of recording technology throughout the ’70s and ’80s. The company’s large-frame consoles have gone on to become highly sought after and are comparable in quality to SSL and Neve, while providing a unique and sought-after sound all their own. The one thing that separated API from most other large-frame recording console manufacturers was the modular design, where different types of
Looking for a wireless microphone and receiver combination in the A frequency band from a reliable manufacturer? Want options when it comes to the type of microphone offered? And most of all, do you seek a wallet-friendly solution to the needs at hand? Fear not, because Sennheiser’s XSW system has something that is sure to fill the bill.
For a receiver/transmitter package with a handheld microphone, check out the Sennheiser XSW 1-825-A, which
If you’re a guitar player looking for a distortion pedal that evokes classic British overdrive without the hassle of tubes—and at quite a handsome price point—then definitely check out the V9 stompbox by Radial Engineering, a brand known for its sturdy and dependable units. This pedal uses class-A solid-state tone circuitry to drive its delivery its hefty tones, giving you the ability to use the standard 9V power
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
If you’ve been tasked with documenting a friend or relative’s intimate wedding, due to the simple fact that you own a decent camera, chances are you haven’t given much thought to best practices for capturing the audio. While many of today’s DSLR and mirrorless cameras can capture top-notch video, most of them lack a high-quality built-in microphone; and beware—no matter how great a video is to view, bad sound quality can completely ruin it.
Even though professionals generally rely on high-quality multi-track portable recorders and advanced
In this video, Greg Johnson demonstrates the Korg Monologue, a monophonic all-analog synthesizer with a fully programmable single-voice architecture and 100 fully editable presets, well suited for musicians and analog enthusiasts. Building upon the success of the Minilogue Polyphonic Synthesizer, Korg
Today, Shure announced that two of its leading digital wireless systems are now available in the VHF spectrum. The ULX-D and QLX-D VHF systems and accessories have the same features and benefits that the UHF systems offer for everyday use. They build on an existing portfolio of Shure wireless products designed to offer alternatives for the crowed UHF TV Band.
The ULX-D Digital Wireless offers efficient RF performance, networked control, Dante digital audio (on ULXD4D
If you’re a pro audio engineer, there are some names you just hear over and over again. Telefunken is definitely one of those names. Now, the stalwart brand has released two different DI boxes, each in mono and stereo configurations. The TD-1 and TD-2 are the passive models, requiring no external power to run. The
Real-time vocal harmony generation, especially in pedal form, can often sound weird, artificial, and a little off-putting. However, if you haven’t heard TC-Helicon’s take on the effect, go check out audio samples straightaway. You won’t be disappointed. With this Harmony 2 pedal, TC-Helicon has taken its harmony algorithms and jammed them into a stompbox enclosure, giving you a simple and intuitive device for achieving