Defining the Terms “Wet” and “Dry”In the context of audio recording and mixing, “dry” and “wet” are terms often used to describe the level of reverberation or ambience applied to an audio signal. A “dry” sound refers to a signal that has little to no reverb or ambience added to …
How to Create Surround Sound Tracks in Audacity
For being freeware, Audacity is a well-rounded Digital Audio Workstation. Learn how you can use it to create surround sound files for Dolby 5.1 audio.
Redundant Backups on Digital Mixers
Don’t get stranded with technical failures mid-performance. Learn how to program redundant microphone backups for live theatre using digital sound mixers.
5 Ways to Improve Microphone Stability
Follow these 5 tips to keep your wireless microphones operating smoothly during a live theatre production.
No, Tape is Not the Same as Tie Line
Need to tie a cable together in a pinch but all you have around is tape? Don’t tape the cable together. Use this trick and be a stage crew hero.
How to Seamlessly Loop Any Ambience Audio File
Audio Loops are valuable tools for a sound designer. When edited correctly, audio loops can be seamless and infinitely repeatable. Looping can save valuable editing time, and can preserve the fidelity of your audio without hogging large amounts of storage or computer processing power. What is an Audio Loop? An …
How to Prepare a Voiceover Demo
6 Tips for Beginning a Career as a Voiceover ArtistThe voiceover industry can be an incredibly lucrative career choice, though many people mistakenly think that if you have a good voice it is a fun and simple way to make a living. Fun perhaps. But make no mistake, the competition …
A New Way to Repair Damaged Cables
How To Repair Frayed Cable CasingIn the relentless pursuit to make sound equipment for theatre smaller and less discernible to the audience, lavaliere microphones have become increasingly delicate. After the wear and tear of multiple performances, a common condition to arise is a split or shredded wire casing on an …