Show 53 – Audiophiles and Audio Engineer Students

In this episode Ryan asks what is an audiophile recording and what could be better and Jesse interviews an audio engineering student.

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Show 51 – Record Business, Mic Polar Patterns, and Vocal Booth Tests

In this episode Jesse discusses the current state of the record business, Jon talks about different polar patterns of microphones, and Ryan talks about how to check your vocal booth for acoustic problems and how to solve some of the issues.

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Show 50 – Guitar Mics Part 3 and The Mixing Learning Curve

In this episode Ryan goes into combining 2 mics at once in various ways in part 3 of his guitar amp miking series. Also in this episode, Jon shares an inspiring article by Charles Dye: The Mixing Learning Curve.

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Links:
Ryan’s Guitar Amp Miking series: Part 1, Part 2
The Mixing Learning Curve
Charles Dye

Please leave us comments if there are topics that you would like us to discuss or to let us know how we are doing.  We would love to hear from you.

CORRECTION – I said that one of the mics in the segment was an Apex 410.  This is not correct.  The mic that was used was an Apex 210.  Sorry for the confusion. – Ryan

Show 49 – Psychoacoustics and Control Surfaces

In this episode Ryan talks about the Fletcher–Munson curve and psychoacoustics and Jesse explains the benefits of using a control surface when mixing in the box.

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Additional information:

Psychoacoustics

Fletcher-Munson curves

Show 48 – 5 tips for a more stable DAW & Troubleshooting a system

In this episode Jon gives 5 tips for improving the stability of your DAW, and Ryan explains how to troubleshoot any system.

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Links:
RadarSync Free Edition Get your drivers updated (PC)
AutoPatcher Windows updates the better way (PC)
CCleaner Cleans the crap and fixes the registry (PC)
Defraggler A defragmenting tool (PC)
OS X Combo Updates The safest way to update your OS X installation.
Ebtech Cable Tester

Behringer Cable Tester

If you call the IT department, this is what it’s like on the other end.