Audio Editing: From Razor Blades To Keystrokes
Having come from the dark ages or radio production (audio tape, linear production, razor blades and grease pencils for editing), digital audio production has been the most significant advance to me.
The problem has been that audio recording software is mostly designed for music recording.
What to do?
Hear more in my article on Audio Daily.
ShuttleXpress Adds Professional Editing, Enhances Your Workflow
ShuttleXpress by Contour Design is a great tool which adds professional-style editing to one's workstation. Available in black or silver, it can be used with a variety of applications.
Like the Contour ShuttlePro, the ShuttleXpress is a product which enhances one's workflow by streamlining sleek design with ease-of-use.
Find out more in my review of this product in today's Audio Daily.
Audacity - Ode For a Neophyte
Do you use Audacity?
Many people use Audacity because it is easy to use and is also...free!
Bill Stewart has penned an ode to the software he has come to rely upon and shared his poetic verse with us.
Read "Audacity: Ode For a Neophyte" in today's Audio Daily.
Life as an Audio Engineer
Audio engineering is a very exciting as well as challenging line of work. But not everyone knows what an audio engineer does. Everyday can be different as an audio engineer. On an average day you will find yourself working with several talented people all with strong ties to the music world. You will have the chance to work side by side with vocal artists, movie producers and maybe even video game artists.
As an audio engineer, the possibilities are endless. But the most rewarding part of this line of work, is being able to listen to your work as you use your ipod or watch a movie. Imagine the satisfaction in telling all of your friends that you helped in the making of that brand new song!
Fixing Low Recording Levels with the Presonus Firebox
So I don't have the foggiest clue what the heck I'm doing in front of a computer. Well at least in front of a computer with an audio interface plugged into it. I built a complete studio with a semi soundproof sound room and all the equipment about 16 months ago.
I use a PC with Adobe Audition and a digital audio interface called a Presonus Firebox. My mic is an AKG perception 200. At one point everything worked well as I have hosted VO courses at my home (Venue only not instructor).
Since then somehow my recording levels have been very low. About the -20 point on average. I have even tried bringing in an intern sound engineer to rectify the problem and even he could not find the source. He figures it might be my mic but not too sure and I haven't heard from him since. (Today I am trying a new mic)
I know I have to play with it myself to learn, and I haven't, mostly because I don't have the confidence of even the basics. I found it frustrating that the software and hardware come together fine but there wasn't any kind of tutorial on the basic recording steps. So I'm stuck and I hate to have work come my way and not have a way of recording it at home. So what's your prognosis, doctor?
Where To Find Audio Editing Tutorials
Are there any great audio editing tutorials that actually take you through step-by-step?
How about a tutorial that takes you through each step and shows you the audio editing tool bar screen as you go?
Find out in today's Audio Daily!
