On this weeks All About Sound we continue talking about Bass by discussing the different pickup types, string types and gauges, Setup and action, pickup selection, volume and tone control settings, and using a pick versus using your fingers. We also start on Bass Amps by talking about the different types of amps and speaker sizes. Recommended Links: http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.html http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.taxi.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend....
Oct 09, 2011•1 hr 3 min
All about sound is back and this week we start talking about Bass by explaining the different types of basses and why it does matter what wood you get for the body and fret board. Plugs: Stewmac.com Recommended Links: http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.html http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.taxi.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ http://www.music123.com/ http://www.juststrings.com/ http://carvin.com/ http://www.stewmac.com/ h...
Oct 02, 2011•1 hr 4 min
On this weeks all about sound we wrap up drums by talking about Parametric vs 3 Band EQ, Soft knee compression vs Hard knee compression, Attack, Release, Ratio, Threshold, Drum Machines, electronic drums, Open mixes, smashed mixes and Reverb. Articles on compression: http://www.recordingwebsite.com/articles/compression.php http://www.pcmus.com/compressors.htm http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Sarit_Bruno www.recordingeq.com Recommended Links: http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.html http:...
Sep 11, 2011•1 hr 12 min
On this weeks all about sound we talk about Equalizing your drums and how they work with bass in a mix. Articles on compression: http://www.recordingwebsite.com/articles/compression.php http://www.pcmus.com/compressors.htm http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Sarit_Bruno Recommended Links: http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.html http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.taxi.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ http://www.music123.com/ htt...
Sep 04, 2011•1 hr 1 min
On this weeks all about sound we talk about how to mic up your drums to get the best sound possible in your mix, Brands of microphones and where to find them, A reminder of a piece of software that can help you out with recommendations in sound, Live vs studio mic setups, Types of microphones for drums, microphone phasing, and a few problems with electric cymbals. plugs: Studiobuddy.com Recommended Links: http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.html http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.taxi.co...
Aug 28, 2011•1 hr 3 min
On this weeks all about sound we talk about how to tune your drums, How differnt types of drum heads matter, and how to get rid of an anoying snare ring. All that and more on this weeks All About Sound. Recommended Links: http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.html http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.taxi.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ http://www.music123.com/ http://www.juststrings.com/ http://carvin.com/ http://www.stewmac.co...
Aug 21, 2011•56 min
In this weeks slightly longer than normal All About Sound we start a new series going by talking about drums, The materials they are made of, and how that makes a difference in sound when patching them into the system. Anyone interested in how drums work and what makes a good set of drums will want to listen to this one. Recommended Links: http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.html http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.taxi.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http:...
Aug 14, 2011•1 hr 59 min
On this weeks All About Sound we wrap up speakers by talking about horn loaded design, what a true subwoffer is, the types of drivers, the problems you run into with cheap speakers, the materials that speakers are made of, and all the designs of speakers. Recommended Links: http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.html http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.taxi.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ http://www.music123.com/ http://www.just...
Aug 07, 2011•1 hr 36 min
This week on all about sound we start on speakers by covering cleaning tips, useing speaker stands, cover a few speaker designs, polarity in speaker, Acoustic suspension, what horn loaded actually means, And a few more things about crossover points. Recommended Links: http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.html http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.taxi.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ http://www.music123.com/ http://www.juststring...
Jul 31, 2011•1 hr 35 min
On this weeks all about sound we cover power amps and crossovers as well as what the heck wattage means when dealing with speakers so you don’t completly ruin your equipment. Recommended Links: http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.html http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.taxi.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ http://www.music123.com/ http://www.juststrings.com/ http://carvin.com/ http://www.stewmac.com/ http://www.allparts.com/D...
Jul 24, 2011•1 hr 33 min
On this weeks all about sound we wrap up mixers by discussing the master section of the board with Graphic EQ, Meters, Monitor Returns, Effects Returns/Built-In Effects System(s), Tape Sends/Returns, Various Master Busses (Faders & Assign Switches), Headphone Buss, Patch Panel & Various Main Inputs/Outputs. Powering Up & Down (Faders Levels). as well as a small update on Samuels quest for a panned mix in modern music. Recommended Links: http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.htm...
Jul 17, 2011•1 hr 36 min
On this weeks all about sound we wrap up talking about the channels on a mixer by discussing Pan controls, Attenuator Pad Switches, mute switches, solo switches, and the all important Channel Fader as well as an odd question we have for you to help us figure out. All that this week. Recommended Links: http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.html http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.taxi.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ http://www.m...
Jul 10, 2011•1 hr 31 min
On this weeks all about sound we talk about monitor buses, the difference between normal monitors and in ear monitors, and way to deal with the slight problems that come up almost anytime you make a mix for monitors. Recommended Links: http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.html http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.taxi.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ http://www.music123.com/ http://www.juststrings.com/ http://carvin.com/ http://...
Jul 03, 2011•1 hr 49 min
On this weeks all about sound we talk about effects. What can be good, bad, and sometimes downright ugly depending on how you use them. We give you the tips you need to make sure you don’t overdo something that can be overdone if your not careful! Recommended Links: http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.html http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.taxi.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ http://www.music123.com/ http://www.juststrings....
Jun 26, 2011•1 hr 39 min
On this weeks All About Sound we wrap up talking about Equalizers and how they work. Bandpass, Parametric (Frequency, Bandwidth & Level), Applications/User Tips, Specialized or Extreme Equalization. Recommended Links: http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.html http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.taxi.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ http://www.music123.com/ http://www.juststrings.com/ http://carvin.com/ http://www.stewmac.co...
Jun 19, 2011•1 hr 46 min
On this weeks episode we continue on the path of equalizers to explain High and low shelving, The problems with a single tone control, and a side note on how much tv speakers aren’t the best when it comes to sound. All that and more in this weeks episode of All About Sound Covered this week: Hi & Lo Shelving, Single tone control, Applications/User Tips Recommended Links: http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.html http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.taxi.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ h...
Jun 12, 2011•1 hr 15 min
On this weeks all about sound we lay to foundation on our talk about equalizers as well as go on a side rant about monitor levels to make a point. All that on this weeks episode. EQualizer: Rotary/Graphic, 0=Flat , Positive or Negative EQ-ing. Applications/User Tips, Boost & Cut Range Recommended Links: http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.html http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.taxi.com/ http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/ http:/...
Jun 05, 2011•1 hr 31 min
On this weeks All About Sound we start our series on mixers, what all those knobs do, and how it’s really not as mind bending as it looks. Covered this week: Mixer types: Board, Head, Rack mount, Powered, Dry (non powered), Studio, Live, Mono-Stereo-Multi-Bus, Automated Channel Inputs/Connections, Mic Preamp, Input Gain Control/Overload Indicator (Red)/Signal indicator (Green) Recommended Links: http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.html http://studiobuddy.com/ http://www.taxi.com/ http://...
May 29, 2011•1 hr 26 min
On this weeks all about sound we finish our two part series on microphones with the more technical side of the devices themselves as well as figure out what an insane cable of the past is still used for this very day. All that and more on all about sound. Microphone Details: Rejection, Freqency Response / Resonance Peak, Dynamic Range, Sound Pressure Level (SPL), Hi / Lo impedance. Links: www.studiobuddy.com http://www.discmakers.com/ http://www.taxi.com/ http://www.heilsound.com/ Where to find ...
May 22, 2011•1 hr 30 min
On this weeks All About Sound we begin to go more in depth with mircophone types, what each type is used for, and how they pick things up. Mic types: Unidirectional Dynamic Cardiod (Vocal / Instrument), Omni-Directional Electret Condensers (Large Diaphram Studio Condensers), Ribbon Condenser, Overhead Condensers (Choir & Pencil Condensers), Drum Mics, Lapel & Headset Mics (Small Diaphram). Phantom Power / Powered Mics, PZMs. Pickup patterns Recommended Links: http://www.audio-recording-c...
May 15, 2011•1 hr 16 min
i’m proud to present the latest addition to the samcast network! On this the premire episode of all about sound we go over what types of equipment there are in sound and give a lookover of what they are for before we dive more in depth in later episodes. Consider this your basic lookover into what sound mixing is all about. What we covered in this episode: Mic Types: Dynamic, Condenser, Unidirectional, Omnidirectional, Powered, Hi/Low-z Mixer types: Board, Head, Rack mount, Powered, Dry (non pow...
May 08, 2011•1 hr 29 min
