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    Media Content - April 2019

    Hear For Yourself

    Listing of all SOS April 2019 articles with accompanying media files.

    Techniques Apr 2019
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    Recording Piano: Part 2

    Piano Recording & Mixing Techniques At GSI Studios [Video Feature]

    In Part 2 of our Video Feature, Josh Giunta from GSI Studios moves on to the recording and mixing processes, exploring the fine art of microphone positioning, dealing with phase, and mixing techniques.

    Techniques Feb 2019
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    Session Notes: Magician's Nephew | Media

    Audio & Video Files

    Audio & Video Files to accompany this month's Session Notes article.

    Techniques Jan 2019
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    Session Notes: An Album In 5 Days

    The Practical Craft Of Recording

    Working with a producer and an ambitious timescale, our engineer planned ahead for the best chances of a good result.

    Techniques May 2018
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    Q. Which of these A&H mixers is best for recording phone calls?

    Will the audio quality from an Allen & Heath XB-10 paired with a JK Audio Innkeeper telephone hybrid be better than the Allen & Heath ZED-10, also paired with an Innkeeper?

    Sound Advice Oct 2017
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    Recording Ed Sheeran's Divide

    Joe Rubel

    The sessions for Divide saw singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran exploring the possibilities of home recording for the first time, courtesy of engineer Joe Rubel.

    Techniques May 2017
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    In The Mix: David Crosby

    Before And After: ‘The Things We Do For Love’

    David Crosby’s latest album has gained much praise for its sonics. The man who tracked and mixed it offers SOS readers the inside story — with audio examples.

    Techniques Dec 2016
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    Rush: Recording & Mixing R40 Live

    R Is For Rush

    The best engineers thrive on pressure. Which is handy when they’re recording the farewell tour of one of the world’s biggest rock bands, and timecode trouble is brewing...

    Techniques Jan 2016
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    Greg Price: Mixing Black Sabbath Live

    None More Black

    Greg Price has spent nearly 20 years at front of house for some of the biggest names in rock, and now his company believe they’ve perfected the art of live recordings.

    Techniques Nov 2015
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    Q. Should I use balanced or unbalanced connections with my live console?

    As I use several sound sources at club gigs and festivals, I usually prefer, to sub-mix myself.

    Sound Advice Dec 2013
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    Q. Can I use my aux send/return loop, or do I need insert points?

    I'm trying to hook a Behringer Denoiser and an SPL Vitalizer MK1 into an older-model Alesis Multimix 16USB mixing console,...

    Sound Advice Apr 2012
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    Q. What are auxes, sends and returns?

    Excuse the simplicity of the question, but I'm always coming across these terms in the magazine, and I don't know what they ...

    Sound Advice Sep 2011
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    Q. How can I achieve phase inversion?

    I've read about a technique that increases the perceived width of the stereo mix using phase inversion. Can I use this method even though my mixer doesn't have phase-invert buttons?

    Sound Advice Jan 2006
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    Q. Do I need to address the gain structure differently in digital and analogue consoles?

    I was told by a sound engineer that, when mixing, it is not a good practice to have all the channel volume faders way up and to have the master fader down, and that this applies both to analogue and digital consoles. Is this true?

    Sound Advice Jan 2004
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    Studio SOS: Violin Recordings

    Mike Burnham

    The SOS team visit the sleepy Herefordshire town of Bromyard to help violinist Mike Burnham with his folk recordings.

    Techniques Feb 2003
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    Q & A January 2003

    Your Technical Questions Answered

    Can I use my drum pads to trigger drum machine sounds? • Are red indicators in audio software significant? • What is 'zero level'? • Can you advise me on vocal recording and microphones? • Why have my faders stopped working? • Does normalising have any adverse effect on audio? • Can I obtain better orchestral sounds on a budget?

    Sound Advice Jan 2003
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    Figure 1. A computer audio system with a two-in, two-out audio interface.

    Using A Hardware Mixer

    With Your Computer

    You can achieve a lot with just a computer and a soundcard, but when you want to accommodate external sound sources or record with high-quality microphones then you really need to add a hardware mixer to your setup. Here's how to hook it all together for maximum flexibility.

    Techniques Jun 2002
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    Mixdown Formats

    What Should I Mix Down To?

    There are now lots of different ways to make a stereo master recording of your final mix, so how do you work out which one is best for you?

    Techniques Apr 2002
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