Archive for the ‘Hardware’ Category

AudioNowcast August 9, 2010 episode 89

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

Andrew Levine sound recordist, mixer, writer and Theremin player from Blumlein Records was our guest.

topics included:

Product reviews and just how much cread should you give them, where do you getĀ  good info on new products, a guitar amp simulator on the ipad that’s pretty cool (speaking of reviews), one thing that you can do to be a better mixer (it’s going to take work), Theremin its not just for Sci Fi movies anymore (classical music on the Theremin…really) and why its so darn difficult to play, multichannel audio and why XY tri is so awesome, taking public transportation to your gig, we all could be a little greener, Jon O’Rourke one of our listeners gets to see behind the scenes (your not missing much) and a great deal for our listeners here (enter audionowcast to get a 50% discount) plus a whole lot more. Thanks for listening and be sure to check out our Facebook page for more info on the podcast, with pictures of some the studios we work in, as well as a place to ask questions and get answers.

AudioNowcast July 29, 2010 episode 88

Friday, July 30th, 2010

Brian Mann from Mann Made Music was our guest and we talk composing for animation. ( he also had a great gig in the 80′s)

topics included:

Headphones why we love ‘em or hate ‘em, how to mix on them, what are our favorites, how to make them sound great (you need enough power) and do multipleĀ  drivers in ear buds really make that much of a difference, we also talk about monitors under $1000 what we like and don’t like, what are the compromises that you have to make and does more money get you a better sound, composing for animation, why sometimes having the script early is a bad thing, why animation composing is so different from live action plus we answer a few questions and a whole lot more. Thanks for listening and be sure to check out our Facebook page.

AudioNowcast July 12, 2010 episode 87

Monday, July 19th, 2010

Bob Bendick, actor, comedian, vo talent and host of the Bob Bendick podcast was our guest for part 2 of our podcasts on voice over.

topics included:

Traveling with technology and why wifi in the car is so cool, we try to answer a listeners question and fail miserably (note to self: try not to insult listener), breaking into sound design, and what are the differences between what Scott and Diego do (new term, sound photographer), why you don’t want to record your VO demo with your laptop mic, how to mic a VO session, what mic to use and where to place it and why you may not want to use a booth at all, plus a whole lot more. Thanks for listening and be sure to check out our Facebook page for news and info on our podcast.

AudioNowcast June 15, 2010 episode 85

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Michael Bard head funkologist over at StudioBard joined us for this podcast.

topics included:

Whats up with the website, getting info on the web, why manuals still matter (ask Rob he reads a ton), Camel Audio Alchemy and why you need it, creating your own sound and why its a key to break out of the pack, high end microphones (finally), what does your $2500 and up really buy you, where is the sweet spot on the microphone price scale, do you really need to spend that much on a mic and so much more. Thanks for listening and be sure to check out our Facebook page.