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Sine Language – episode 130

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Sine Language – Episode 129

This week, Jim Addie weighs in on the Loudness War, including providing us with this link to Audyssey’s room calibration tool for your DAW, a link for AudioLeak, and a link to a technical document on the subject of loudness, Geoff Hankerson points us toward a recent epsiode of the Home Theatre Geeks podcast, and Ron Eastwood chimed in on [...]

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Sine Language – episode 128

This week, Kevin Smith chimed in some more on tracking with effects in place, a brief comment on how the use of reverb has changed over the years, Ron Eastwood suggested another way of accomplishing the “richer harmonics” that I talked about in episode 127, and J.R. sent us this link which he says is useful for newbie [...]

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Sine Language – episode 127

This week, Jim Addie replied concerning Dave King’s link to the Vacuumsound RIAA plugin, my trip to the Sony DADC plant here in Sydney, baking tapes, Springsteen’s Nebraska album, the Mixerman Diaries, an e-mail from Kevin Smith regarding “tracking with mixing/mastering in mind”. Size : 40198669 bytes Duration: 33:22 Love the podcast? Want to share the love? Feel free to make a small donation through [...]

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Sine Language – episode 126

In ep 126, some pros and cons of the Fast Track Ultra 8R soundcard, Dave King sent me this link for an RIAA EQ Curve Plug-in, Todd Sadowski asked about USB mics, Rob Scalise wanted me to cover digital noise reduction some more, so I’m asking for your samples, plus, in a recent edition of Audio Technology mag, Stav [...]

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Sine Language – episode 126

In ep 126, some pros and cons of the Fast Track Ultra 8R soundcard, Dave King sent me this link for an RIAA EQ Curve Plug-in, Todd Sadowski asked about USB mics, Rob Scalise wanted me to cover digital noise reduction some more, so I’m asking for your samples, plus, in a recent edition of Audio Technology mag, Stav [...]

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Sine Language – episode 125

This week, we follow on from last episode, talking more about restoring your vinyl and converting it to digital media. Firstly, I came across Warren Barnett, a Sydney-based Mastering Engineer with what was, to me at least, an unusual approach to restoring vinyl, so I got him on Skype for a chat. Then it was on to [...]

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Sine Language – episode 125

This week, we follow on from last episode, talking more about restoring your vinyl and converting it to digital media. Firstly, I came across Warren Barnett, a Sydney-based Mastering Engineer with what was, to me at least, an unusual approach to restoring vinyl, so I got him on Skype for a chat. Then it was on to [...]

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Sine Language – episode 124

This week, a discussion on digitising your vinyl collection, and turning it into a digital music collection. Everything from preparing your vinyl, to setting up your hardware, recording, editing, mastering, encoding, completing the metadata, and finally, your playback options. Links: (preparation) Gruvglide (hardware) Ortofon cartridges Stanton cartridges Techincs SL1200 (software) Adobe Audition Audacity Reaper (noise reduction) Izotope RX Sound Soap Diamondcut (encoding options) Rarewares ...

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Sine Language – episode 124

This week, a discussion on digitising your vinyl collection, and turning it into a digital music collection. Everything from preparing your vinyl, to setting up your hardware, recording, editing, mastering, encoding, completing the metadata, and finally, your playback options. Links: (preparation) Gruvglide (hardware) Ortofon cartridges Stanton cartridges Techincs SL1200 (software) Adobe Audition Audacity Reaper (noise reduction) Izotope RX Sound Soap Diamondcut (encoding options) Rarewares ...

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Sine Language – episode 123

This week, a quick explanation of the new website layout (audio2u.com is now NOT the landing pad for Sine Language), the MOTU UltraLite as a mobile recording interface (NB: the link provided is to the current mk3 version… mine is the original mk1, courtesy of Daryl Gungadoo and AWR), dynamics control on portable recorders (and why I’m [...]

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Sine Language – episode 123

This week, a quick explanation of the new website layout (audio2u.com is now NOT the landing pad for Sine Language), the MOTU UltraLite as a mobile recording interface (NB: the link provided is to the current mk3 version… mine is the original mk1, courtesy of Daryl Gungadoo and AWR), dynamics control on portable recorders (and why I’m [...]

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Sine Language – episode 122

Happy new year! A quick mention of our holiday cruise (blog and pictures start here), an e-mail from Steve Filmer regarding a couple of articles on NPR; this one on the loudness wars, inluding this great pdf, and this on one the average level of TV commercials, a quick mention of James Cameron’s epic, Avatar, and the final segment (I guess?) [...]

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Sine Language – episode 122

Happy new year! A quick mention of our holiday cruise (blog and pictures start here), an e-mail from Steve Filmer regarding a couple of articles on NPR; this one on the loudness wars, inluding this great pdf, and this on one the average level of TV commercials, a quick mention of James Cameron’s epic, Avatar, and the final segment (I guess?) [...]

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Sine Language – episode 121

Yay! Got another ep out the door before the eyar escaped from me! This week, just tidying up some loose ends. A while back, JR sent us a link about the Schwartz Engineering Laser microphone. That link has now been revised. Someone also sent in a link to the Waves Vocal Rider, which at the time I received [...]

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Sine Language – episode 121

Yay! Got another ep out the door before the eyar escaped from me! This week, just tidying up some loose ends. A while back, JR sent us a link about the Schwartz Engineering Laser microphone. That link has now been revised. Someone also sent in a link to the Waves Vocal Rider, which at the time I received [...]

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Sine Language – episode 120

In episode 120, some thanks to those people who have made donations via the button on the front page of audio2u.com, a couple of links to look at: JR sent in this link to a laser microphone, and somebody (apologies for not taking note of who sent this in) advised me of the forthcoming Waves Vocal Rider plugin. Then, [...]

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Sine Language – episode 120

In episode 120, some thanks to those people who have made donations via the button on the front page of audio2u.com, a couple of links to look at: JR sent in this link to a laser microphone, and somebody (apologies for not taking note of who sent this in) advised me of the forthcoming Waves Vocal Rider plugin. Then, [...]

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Shutters Inc – episode 138

This week, we address a couple of the back catalogue of e-mails that we’ve been trying to get to (for weeks, it seems!), and then on to a discussion of the pros and cons of both APS-C sized sensors and 35mm sensors. Is this shaping up to be the new “megapixel race”?

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Shutters Inc – episode 138

This week, we address a couple of the back catalogue of e-mails that we’ve been trying to get to (for weeks, it seems!), and then on to a discussion of the pros and cons of both APS-C sized sensors and 35mm sensors. Is this shaping up to be the new “megapixel race”?

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Sine Language - episode 119

This week, Jim Addie hits us with “War and Peace - part 2″ on the way dynamic volume adjustments are made on playback in home theatre receivers, and Ernie asked if I could put together some thoughts on recording and processing the voice, so consider this the first part of a 2 or 3 part series [...]

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Sine Language – episode 119

This week, Jim Addie hits us with “War and Peace – part 2″ on the way dynamic volume adjustments are made on playback in home theatre receivers, and Ernie asked if I could put together some thoughts on recording and processing the voice, so consider this the first part of a 2 or 3 part series [...]

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Sine Language - episode 118

This week, The audio2u.com forum is open. And a big shout out goes to Mike Wills for helping with some of the background tweaking, Bomar wrote to ask about the sound design elements I use for the intros to my podcasts (or at least, the one at the beginning of Shutters Inc which sounds like the Batmobile), Somebody [...]

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Sine Language – episode 118

This week, The audio2u.com forum is open. And a big shout out goes to Mike Wills for helping with some of the background tweaking, Bomar wrote to ask about the sound design elements I use for the intros to my podcasts (or at least, the one at the beginning of Shutters Inc which sounds like the Batmobile), Somebody [...]

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Sine Language - episode 117

This week, Chris Bartlett asks about cloud computing and how that might affect the DAW market into the future, My man in Hollywood replied with some more info on film track-lay procedures and definitions, and then Chris Bartlett wrote in again, first to comment on how being a home recording enthusiast is a bit like being a [...]

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Sine Language – episode 117

This week, Chris Bartlett asks about cloud computing and how that might affect the DAW market into the future, My man in Hollywood replied with some more info on film track-lay procedures and definitions, and then Chris Bartlett wrote in again, first to comment on how being a home recording enthusiast is a bit like being a [...]

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Sine Language - episode 116

This week, a short episode featuring a heap of positive feedback on the Integrate ‘09 vendors episode. Then, Bomar asked if he should buy an audio interface with some DSP that he can track through, or should he just record clean and use plugins later, and David McKeitch brought us up to speed on his indie-film tracking [...]

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Sine Language – episode 116

This week, a short episode featuring a heap of positive feedback on the Integrate ‘09 vendors episode. Then, Bomar asked if he should buy an audio interface with some DSP that he can track through, or should he just record clean and use plugins later, and David McKeitch brought us up to speed on his indie-film tracking [...]

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Sine Language - episode 115 (Integrate ‘09 vendors)

In episode 115, I caught up with some of the exhibitors at Integrate ‘09; a pro audio, video and lighting trade show in Sydney. 00:00:44 Ben Sneesby - Bees Neez Microphones 00:02:48 Andy Eastwood - Dynamic Music 00:07:59 Mick Wordly - Mixmasters 00:19:37 James Hicks - Oceanic Distribution 00:22:46 Ben Redzic - Lightsounds 00:25:04 Joshua Fielstra - Native Instruments 00:31:55 Steve Vranch [...]

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Sine Language – episode 115 (Integrate ‘09 vendors)

In episode 115, I caught up with some of the exhibitors at Integrate ‘09; a pro audio, video and lighting trade show in Sydney. 00:00:44 Ben Sneesby – Bees Neez Microphones 00:02:48 Andy Eastwood – Dynamic Music 00:07:59 Mick Wordly – Mixmasters 00:19:37 James Hicks – Oceanic Distribution 00:22:46 Ben Redzic – Lightsounds 00:25:04 Joshua Fielstra – Native Instruments 00:31:55 Steve Vranch [...]

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Sine Language - episode 114

In ep 114, how NOT to attend a trade show, my man in Hollywood gets back to us on track laying for motion picture, and JR asked about the best way to record some character interviews outside of the ideal studio environment. A couple of links for you: FMR Audio (makers of the RNC compressor) The Wiki article on dBm, the [...]

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Sine Language – episode 114

In ep 114, how NOT to attend a trade show, my man in Hollywood gets back to us on track laying for motion picture, and JR asked about the best way to record some character interviews outside of the ideal studio environment. A couple of links for you: FMR Audio (makers of the RNC compressor) The Wiki article on dBm, the [...]

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Sine Language - episode 113

In ep 113, a bit of a discussion on patchbays, Michael Rooney’s AATranslator software, Peachey wanted to know about how to lay out the audio for a film mix, somebody liked my Muggshot commercial and wanted to know about de-breathing techniques, the Loudness War awareness campaign is reaching mainstream (with a Facebook group supporting an end to the madness), a [...]

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Sine Language – episode 113

In ep 113, a bit of a discussion on patchbays, Michael Rooney’s AATranslator software, Peachey wanted to know about how to lay out the audio for a film mix, somebody liked my Muggshot commercial and wanted to know about de-breathing techniques, the Loudness War awareness campaign is reaching mainstream (with a Facebook group supporting an end to the madness), a [...]

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Sine Language - episode 112

This week, a couple of links from my man in Hollywood: An article from Sound On Sound magazine on surround sound, plus this excerpt from the NAB Engineering Handbook on Audio for Digital Television. Also, another war story for ya! For anyone who needs help remembering their DAW’s keyboard shotcuts, try Editor’s Keys. A quick moment of introspection about the [...]

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Sine Language – episode 112

This week, a couple of links from my man in Hollywood: An article from Sound On Sound magazine on surround sound, plus this excerpt from the NAB Engineering Handbook on Audio for Digital Television. Also, another war story for ya! For anyone who needs help remembering their DAW’s keyboard shotcuts, try Editor’s Keys. A quick moment of introspection about the [...]

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Sine Language - episode 111

This week, an apology to Jay for incorrectly identifying him as the author of the e-mail I read out in ep 110, Jim Weishorn wants to discuss dynamics some more (that’ll have to wait), a query from Steve Riekeberg at Geek Cred on the voice track processing I use in post-production (see notes at the end of [...]

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Sine Language – episode 111

This week, an apology to Jay for incorrectly identifying him as the author of the e-mail I read out in ep 110, Jim Weishorn wants to discuss dynamics some more (that’ll have to wait), a query from Steve Riekeberg at Geek Cred on the voice track processing I use in post-production (see notes at the end of [...]

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Sine Language - episode 110

In episode 110, Tim Cumings is happy with his USB mic pre-amp from Centrance, Geoff Hankerson was concerned about the proximity of the drinks fridge to my studio, as well as being slightly miffed about the dynamic range in DVD audio when watching movies, Justin wrote to ask about the different types of reverb and how to [...]

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Sine Language – episode 110

In episode 110, Tim Cumings is happy with his USB mic pre-amp from Centrance, Geoff Hankerson was concerned about the proximity of the drinks fridge to my studio, as well as being slightly miffed about the dynamic range in DVD audio when watching movies, Justin wrote to ask about the different types of reverb and how to [...]

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Sine Language - episode 109

In ep 109, a quick plug for iStockPhoto who are now selling user-generated audio clips. For those of you with a love of recording outdoor sounds, this could be a nice way to turn your hobby into some extra cash. Worth checking out at the very least. Then, a lengthy e-mail from Jim Addie answering Scott’s earlier query [...]

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Sine Language – episode 109

In ep 109, a quick plug for iStockPhoto who are now selling user-generated audio clips. For those of you with a love of recording outdoor sounds, this could be a nice way to turn your hobby into some extra cash. Worth checking out at the very least. Then, a lengthy e-mail from Jim Addie answering Scott’s earlier query [...]

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Sine Language - episode 108

This week, I discuss a couple of e-mails traded back and forth between myself and Karl Cooper, who asked about all the usual suspects…. tracking levels, compression, signal chains etc. Which of course led me to talking (again) about this thread at prosoundweb.com Next up, in an effort to get further through the backlog of Christmas/New [...]

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Sine Language – episode 108

This week, I discuss a couple of e-mails traded back and forth between myself and Karl Cooper, who asked about all the usual suspects…. tracking levels, compression, signal chains etc. Which of course led me to talking (again) about this thread at prosoundweb.com Next up, in an effort to get further through the backlog of Christmas/New [...]

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Sine Language - episode 107

In episode 107, Rob Scalise gets on my soapbox about the potential dangers of prolonged use of headphones. My man in Hollywood got back to us with answers to Jay’s questions from ep 106 re: movie audio. Ernie wrote and mentioned that he prefers my AKG C3000 to my R84. He also commented on previous assertions that [...]

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Sine Language – episode 107

In episode 107, Rob Scalise gets on my soapbox about the potential dangers of prolonged use of headphones. My man in Hollywood got back to us with answers to Jay’s questions from ep 106 re: movie audio. Ernie wrote and mentioned that he prefers my AKG C3000 to my R84. He also commented on previous assertions that [...]

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Sine Language - episode 106

This week, Jay asked about the audio processing used in movie soundtracks, and why the music in movies sounds so much better than the official soundtrack CD. Scott Hess asked about using small amounts of delay to simulate spatial shifts, rather than using straight out panning. And Greg Anderson wanted some feedback (from YOU as well as [...]

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Sine Language – episode 106

This week, Jay asked about the audio processing used in movie soundtracks, and why the music in movies sounds so much better than the official soundtrack CD. Scott Hess asked about using small amounts of delay to simulate spatial shifts, rather than using straight out panning. And Greg Anderson wanted some feedback (from YOU as well as [...]

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Video tour of my new space

As promised, here’s a short video tour (approx 7.5MB, MPEG4) of my new mixing and editing space. This is also where I record my podcast voice tracks. However, I have a room on the other side of the house set up as a voice booth for those occasions when I’m working with separate voice talent.

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Video tour of my new space

As promised, here’s a short video tour (approx 7.5MB, MPEG4) of my new mixing and editing space. This is also where I record my podcast voice tracks. However, I have a room on the other side of the house set up as a voice booth for those occasions when I’m working with separate voice talent.

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Sine Language – episode 105

We’re back! The new studio, whilst not complete, is certainly functional. So, this ep begins with a bit of a chat regarding what the last 6-8 weeks has entailed. Then into the meat of it: An interview with Nick Dika (Product Manager and PR guru for Izotope) about the just released version 4 of their great mastering plugin, Ozone. If [...]

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Sine Language - episode 105

We’re back! The new studio, whilst not complete, is certainly functional. So, this ep begins with a bit of a chat regarding what the last 6-8 weeks has entailed. Then into the meat of it: An interview with Nick Dika (Product Manager and PR guru for Izotope) about the just released version 4 of their great mastering plugin, Ozone. If [...]

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Sine Language – episode 104

In episode 104, some more from Bomar on the microphones that can hear the footsteps of an ant… or in this case, the rhythmic drumming of the legs of a spider during a mating ritual. The university which carried out this experiment is here. Then, I received a lengthy e-mail from Jim Addie (he of not only [...]

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Sine Language - episode 104

In episode 104, some more from Bomar on the microphones that can hear the footsteps of an ant… or in this case, the rhythmic drumming of the legs of a spider during a mating ritual. The university which carried out this experiment is here. Then, I received a lengthy e-mail from Jim Addie (he of not only [...]

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Sine Language – episode 103

In ep 103, a continuation of the discussion on home theatre, Bomar asked about why I use Lame (which I use in conjunction with Speex Multi frontend) for mp3 encoding, plus he gave us some links for websites concerned with hearling loss: deafness.about.com digital recordings University of NSW jimmyr (link 1) jimmyr (link 2) and Tim Cumings was after some advice on [...]

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Sine Language - episode 103

In ep 103, a continuation of the discussion on home theatre, Bomar asked about why I use Lame (which I use in conjunction with Speex Multi frontend) for mp3 encoding, plus he gave us some links for websites concerned with hearling loss: deafness.about.com digital recordings University of NSW jimmyr (link 1) jimmyr (link 2) and Tim Cumings was after some advice on [...]

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Sine Language – episode 102

This week, Greg Anderson sent in a voice comment of his own “radio war story”, Jim Weishorn wrote to ask for more info on subtractive eq, Alexander Williams* (no relation) wrote to ask about processing audio for live streaming (as opposed to pre-producing content), …which led me to again remark about having VU meters rather than just peak [...]

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Sine Language - episode 102

This week, Greg Anderson sent in a voice comment of his own “radio war story”, Jim Weishorn wrote to ask for more info on subtractive eq, Alexander Williams* (no relation) wrote to ask about processing audio for live streaming (as opposed to pre-producing content), …which led me to again remark about having VU meters rather than just peak [...]

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Sine Language – episode 101

This week, “Big C” asked about combatting air conditioner hum, Tim Cumings sent in an audio sample of a Skype interview he conducted (pre and post eq), Greg Anderson wrote to say that he’s launched his Atomic Time Keeping podcast on the world (Onya, Greg!) He also wondered about mp3 encoding… mono vs stereo. Then, I heard from Jeremy [...]

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Sine Language - episode 101

This week, “Big C” asked about combatting air conditioner hum, Tim Cumings sent in an audio sample of a Skype interview he conducted (pre and post eq), Greg Anderson wrote to say that he’s launched his Atomic Time Keeping podcast on the world (Onya, Greg!) He also wondered about mp3 encoding… mono vs stereo. Then, I heard from Jeremy [...]

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Sine Language – episode 100

Yes folks. Believe it or not, we’re finally here! The building of this video has been an absolute labour of love…. I’d estimate that it’s taken me about 20 hours of work to complete! Maybe, that’s partly my inexperience at producing video podcasts, but hopefully, when you watch it, you’ll see where those hours went. In an effort to [...]

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Sine Language - episode 100

Yes folks. Believe it or not, we’re finally here! The building of this video has been an absolute labour of love…. I’d estimate that it’s taken me about 20 hours of work to complete! Maybe, that’s partly my inexperience at producing video podcasts, but hopefully, when you watch it, you’ll see where those hours went. In an effort to [...]

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Sine Language – episode 099

This week, an answer for Bomar who thought he heard distortion in episode 98, another mic comparison, this time between the R84 and my AKG C3000, Jim Addie wrote in with detailed definitions of DC offset and wave asymmetry, plus a reminder about a great thread on PSW about digital recording levels. Also mentioned, the Shure SM81, and Rycote [...]

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Sine Language - episode 099

This week, an answer for Bomar who thought he heard distortion in episode 98, another mic comparison, this time between the R84 and my AKG C3000, Jim Addie wrote in with detailed definitions of DC offset and wave asymmetry, plus a reminder about a great thread on PSW about digital recording levels. Also mentioned, the Shure SM81, and Rycote [...]

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Sine Language – episode 098

This week, a ton of e-mail to answer from the last month or so, including some reminiscing about the transition from analogue to digital within the radio industry through the late ’80’s and early ’90’s, Ron Eastwood tried recording quasi-binaural on a boom box, Jim Addie sent in a link to an interesting article on the merits, or [...]

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Sine Language - episode 098

This week, a ton of e-mail to answer from the last month or so, including some reminiscing about the transition from analogue to digital within the radio industry through the late ’80’s and early ’90’s, Ron Eastwood tried recording quasi-binaural on a boom box, Jim Addie sent in a link to an interesting article on the merits, or [...]

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Sine Language – episode 097

In ep 97, a quick look back at the definition of ‘bandwidth’ (in relation to peak filters, as mentioned in ep 96), the Pro Audio Reference library at Rane is definitely worth bookmarking, the Rane article on Constant Q Equalizers is worth reading too, not quite a ‘war story’, but an interesting observation I made regarding mics in [...]

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Sine Language - episode 097

In ep 97, a quick look back at the definition of ‘bandwidth’ (in relation to peak filters, as mentioned in ep 96), the Pro Audio Reference library at Rane is definitely worth bookmarking, the Rane article on Constant Q Equalizers is worth reading too, not quite a ‘war story’, but an interesting observation I made regarding mics in [...]

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Sine Language – episode 096

This week, a further discussion on filters. Something I should have covered last episode (but sadly neglected) was to distinguish between shelf filters and peak filters. I also received an e-mail from Ike Tamigian, who is interested in hearing a discussion on the ins and outs of Izotope’s Ozone plugin. I’ve put it on the list, Ike. Then, Rob [...]

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Sine Language - episode 096

This week, a further discussion on filters. Something I should have covered last episode (but sadly neglected) was to distinguish between shelf filters and peak filters. I also received an e-mail from Ike Tamigian, who is interested in hearing a discussion on the ins and outs of Izotope’s Ozone plugin. I’ve put it on the list, Ike. Then, Rob [...]

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Sine Language – episode 095

This week, so many e-mails to answer, I couldn’t get to them all! Jim Addie chimed in with some follow up on DC offset (thanks, Jim!), Steve Mayfield wondered if I’d got my HDMI issues sorted (Yes! Thanks, Steve). He offered a link to another site that reviewed some hand held field recorders, registered his ‘vote of confidence’ [...]

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Sine Language - episode 095

This week, so many e-mails to answer, I couldn’t get to them all! Jim Addie chimed in with some follow up on DC offset (thanks, Jim!), Steve Mayfield wondered if I’d got my HDMI issues sorted (Yes! Thanks, Steve). He offered a link to another site that reviewed some hand held field recorders, registered his ‘vote of confidence’ [...]

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Sine Language – episode 094

This week, an e-mail from Steve Mayfield regarding the Tascam US122L usb interface. Quite a decent looking portable audio interface which might suit those wishing to record direct to a laptop. * 2 XLR mic inputs with phantom power * 2 analog line inputs (1 switchable to high impedance for use with guitars, basses, etc.) * 1 MIDI [...]

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Sine Language - episode 094

This week, an e-mail from Steve Mayfield regarding the Tascam US122L usb interface. Quite a decent looking portable audio interface which might suit those wishing to record direct to a laptop. * 2 XLR mic inputs with phantom power * 2 analog line inputs (1 switchable to high impedance for use with guitars, basses, etc.) * 1 MIDI [...]

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Sine Language – episode 093

This week, another e-mail from Jim Addie about early (mid 80’s) digital recording systems. Plus, a discussion on DC offset… what it is, why you don’t want it, and how to fix it if you’ve got it. Sounds like a disease, doesn’t it? Links: Direct Stream Digital DC offset

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Sine Language - episode 093

This week, another e-mail from Jim Addie about early (mid 80’s) digital recording systems. Plus, a discussion on DC offset… what it is, why you don’t want it, and how to fix it if you’ve got it. Sounds like a disease, doesn’t it? Links: Direct Stream Digital DC offset

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Don’t mind me…

…just testing out the latest version of WordPress. whoosh001 I’m interested to see if that audio file ends up being “published” in the feed, like an episode of a podcast. ok, that ought to be enough mucking around for now.   Addendum Well, no, apparently you can now attach media files to a post without them appearing in the feed! Woohoo! Where was [...]

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Don’t mind me…

…just testing out the latest version of WordPress. whoosh001 I’m interested to see if that audio file ends up being “published” in the feed, like an episode of a podcast. ok, that ought to be enough mucking around for now.   Addendum Well, no, apparently you can now attach media files to a post without them appearing in the feed! Woohoo! Where was [...]

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Shutters Inc – episode 111

The audio quality may be a little rough this week. It was a real “last minute” thing that we even got to record at all, but I figured any podcast was better than no podcast! Yay! We’re back! This week, Shelton suggests that there MIGHT be some US workshops in the near future! Woohoo! Stay tuned for more [...]

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Shutters Inc – episode 111

The audio quality may be a little rough this week. It was a real “last minute” thing that we even got to record at all, but I figured any podcast was better than no podcast! Yay! We’re back! This week, Shelton suggests that there MIGHT be some US workshops in the near future! Woohoo! Stay tuned for more [...]

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Sine Language – episode 092

Hold on to your hats, people… In episode 92, a listener (who wishes to remain anonymous) commented on the possibility of hearing damage inflicted by driving with the windows down, and the possibility of same being caused from riding your pushbike in busy traffic. The earplugs he’s using while riding are these. Of course, my regular listeners [...]

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Sine Language - episode 092

Hold on to your hats, people… In episode 92, a listener (who wishes to remain anonymous) commented on the possibility of hearing damage inflicted by driving with the windows down, and the possibility of same being caused from riding your pushbike in busy traffic. The earplugs he’s using while riding are these. Of course, my regular listeners [...]

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Sine Language – episode 091

In episode 91, Felix left a comment on audio2u.com regarding “ratios”, Kevin Smith asked about selecting sample rates in your multitrack project, which led to discussions on the Nyquist theorem, and the DVD-A spec, Ross Bennett wrote to say that a) he loves my new mic, b) appreciated my discussion on near field and mid field monitoring in ep [...]

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Sine Language - episode 091

In episode 91, Felix left a comment on audio2u.com regarding “ratios”, Kevin Smith asked about selecting sample rates in your multitrack project, which led to discussions on the Nyquist theorem, and the DVD-A spec, Ross Bennett wrote to say that a) he loves my new mic, b) appreciated my discussion on near field and mid field monitoring in ep [...]

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Sine Language – episode 090

This week, all those e-mails I was SUPPOSED to answer last week! Most of which were relating to my comments about the “lip mics” that the sports broadcasters use. Bruce McKinnon sent in this link, Scott Hess sent in this one, Steve Mayfield sent in 2 links… one from my former employer, plus another one, and Chris Harris sent in [...]

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Sine Language - episode 090

This week, all those e-mails I was SUPPOSED to answer last week! Most of which were relating to my comments about the “lip mics” that the sports broadcasters use. Bruce McKinnon sent in this link, Scott Hess sent in this one, Steve Mayfield sent in 2 links… one from my former employer, plus another one, and Chris Harris sent in [...]

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Sine Language – episode 089

Whoops. I had a whole bunch of e-mail I was supposed to address this week, and I completely forgot it. And why? Because I currently have a new toy to play with. And in my excitement, I totally lost the plot. So, what is it? Well, you really should HEAR it, but if you must see it, then here ya go. The [...]

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Sine Language - episode 089

Whoops. I had a whole bunch of e-mail I was supposed to address this week, and I completely forgot it. And why? Because I currently have a new toy to play with. And in my excitement, I totally lost the plot. So, what is it? Well, you really should HEAR it, but if you must see it, then here ya go. The [...]

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Sine Language - episode 088

Wow! What a big week! In episode 88, a ton of feedback regarding microphones on noisy trade show floors and the like… Scott Hess likes the Sennheiser HMD25’s, and the HMD280-XQ’s, Tokyo Dan suggested checking out this video on YouTube, as well as this video on shooting video on a Nokia N95, Dave King mentioned these headsets from Eartec, [...]

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Sine Language - episode 087

I’m back! The 3 weeks in the States was an absolute head trip (in a good way)! So, naturally, there’s a bit of discussion about that, particularly about the NAB trade show, which was amazing, then a couple of e-mails to answer. One from Mark Hobold at JapanesePod101 about whether or not we should peak limit before noise reduction. Then [...]

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Sine Language - episode 086

I know, I know… I told you all that there would be no podcasts for 7 weeks, right? Yeah well… I got a great e-mail from Meredith Matthews (otherwise known as Mer from Braindouche, but I hadn’t made that connection at the time I recorded this) who asked about the whole “loudness war” thing. Which of course [...]

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Sine Language - episode 085

This week, Scott Hess discovered why it’s a good idea to disable Windows sound events, Bruce is heading back to the States for NAB (Yay!!!!), the Marantz PMD 620 arrived for me to play with, I need your help on a couple of things, and Bruce is now on Facebook.

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Sine Language - episode 084

This week, a warning from Bruce McKinnon about the Zoom H2, plus another e-mail from Paul Fischer regarding laptop audio. This time, about the capacity of the cache on your hard disc drives, plus a warning about disc fragmentation.

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Sine Language - episode 083

This week, an e-mail from Paul Fischer regarding recording audio to a laptop. This time, regarding the amount of noise generated by the fans (the oscillating variety, not the ‘adoring’ type!). But, there are a couple of ways to tackle that problem. There was also an e-mail from Steve Mayfield who is eagerly awaiting the shoot out between [...]

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Sine Language - episode 082

This week, even MORE about recording to laptops, signal chains, Entech, Mike Stavrou’s book, Smart AV, and mobile recorders.

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Sine Language - episode 081

This week, Viva la revolution! The listeners stick it to the man (that would be me!). Mer from BrainDouche and Phil Massyn both took me to task about recording audio to laptops. Also, I’ve just bought a Klipsch iGroove SXT iPod speaker dock… very nice trade off between price, audio quality and size/portability.

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Sine Language - episode 080

This week, some e-mail to answer regarding what sampling frequency should we use as a default and why, utilities to use for ripping and encoding your mp3’s, how to mix podcasts that prevent your listeners from falling asleep (an area in which I apparently succeed!), and recording audio on a laptop. Also, Bruce’s recent home theatre trials and tribulations. Links: dbpoweramp Speek’s [...]

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Sine Language - episode 079

This week, a few listener e-mails to answer. Curtis from the “Dingy Room in a Nowhere Town” podcast asked about mouth clicks and how to deal with them. Mark Hobold from the “JapanesePod101” podcast is very happy with the Zoom H2. Some of his recordings made with the H2 can be heard here. And Vassya asked about which [...]

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Sine Language - episode 078

I wasn’t planning on doing another podcast this early in the year, but a couple of e-mails came in, and I figured I may as well just get on answer ‘em! This week, an “end of year” greeting from long-time listener, Gary Lerude. Thanks mate! John Meadows asked about what effects or processes get over used, and [...]

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Sine Language - episode 077

This week, Bruce McKinnon at the dogbox reminded me that I had previously mentioned that a good future topic for SL would be a discussion of stereo miking techniques. So, being rather light on for experience in the area (read : none), I figured the best course of action was to get Steve G (from the [...]

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Sine Language - episode 076

I’m back! Short one this week about (believe it or not), the sound of Disneyland. Also, a missed opportunity in LA, and after a listener e-mail, a link to Digital Juice, who sell royalty-free production elements.

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Sine Language - episode 075

This week, the final episode in the series on “constructing your own promo”… the mixing stage.

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A little fireside chat

Just a short message to let you know what’s going on in my life.

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Sine Language - episode 074

This week, I read an absolutely amazing thread on prosoundweb about digital levels. Some of the ideas fly a little bit in the face of some of the things I’ve suggested in the past (particularly with regard to tracking as hot as possible). Having now finished reading it (I was still half way through it at the [...]

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Sine Language - episode 073

This week, an e-mail from Gary Larude pointing to an article about how DAC’s work, and then part 3 of the series on building your own promo from scratch: creating your own sound design elements for use in promos and show intros and the like. AcidPlanet AcidPlanet 8 packs

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Sine Language - episode 072

This week, I received an e-mail from Slau regarding an article he wrote for SoundOnSound magazine back in ‘95 regarding digital and analogue levels. It’s definitely worth reading, and you can do so here. I also had a query from Bruce McKinnon at the Dogbox podcast about convolution reverbs, and how they work. Plus, the second instalment [...]

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Sine Language - episode 071

This week, a quick mention of the fact that I’ll be doing a couple of e-seminars (just short 1 hour jobs) for Adobe Asia-Pacific over the next couple of months. Specifically, October 19 and December 7. For those who are interested, they will be about “Cleaning up audio with Soundbooth CS3. Remember also that if you are interested [...]

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Sine Language - episode 070

This week, Tokyo Dan asked about the war story pertaining to Cheap Trick and the Angels, so we quickly revisit that one. Peet Sneakes asked about enhanced podcasts. And we touch again on the volume/gain discussion from last week.

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Sine Language - episode 069

In ep 69, Jan Polland gives us a rundown on the Zoom H4 (download Jan’s original mp3 here), plus he asks about keeping monitoring levels in check. Which led on to an impromptu war story (which I now fear may be a repreat). JBL 4430 studio monitor spec sheet. (Sorry, I got the dimensions a little bit [...]

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Sine Language - episode 069

In ep 69, Jan Polland gives us a rundown on the Zoom H4 (download Jan’s original mp3 here), plus he asks about keeping monitoring levels in check. Which led on to an impromptu war story (which I now fear may be a repreat). JBL 4430 studio monitor spec sheet. (Sorry, I got the dimensions a little bit [...]

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Sine Language - episode 068

This week, George (at the Eclectic Mix and One Minute How-To podcasts) wrote and asked about workflow, and whether certain audio processing tasks should be conducted in a particular order, according to their “destructiveness”.

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Sine Language - episode 067

This week’s episode was inspired by a comment on the Zoom Handy H2 portable recorder blog post. Joseph (from English Mojo) asked about what to look for, and what to avoid, in a field recorder. After running through a checklist, I moved on to a discussion of how to calculate data storage requirements based on given sampling [...]

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Sine Language - episode 066

In ep 66, Bruce answers a couple of listener e-mails. One about the multiband compression used for FM radio broadcasts, and the other one…. was actually 4 questions! 1. What is normalising about? 2. Why do we do it? 3. Should you do it before or after getting rid of undesirable sounds? 4. What is the difference between Gain and [...]

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Sine Language - episode 065

This week, I saw a news item in one of my tech blog feeds (don’t recall which one) about a new site called Soundsnap, which is kind of like YouTube for audio. Commercial-free music and sound effects to download which can be used in podcasts and the like. I also received an e-mail from Jim Weishorn… [...]

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Sine Language - episode 064

Will you still need me, will you still feed me, when I’m sixty-four? In episode 64, a listener query from John Meadows prompts a discussion on how to aviod getting nasty little clicks and pops when you’re editing. Bruce answers not only how to avoid it, but why it happens in the first place. John also [...]

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Sine Language - episode 063

Bill Wilson from the winefornewbies podcast wrote to comment on binaural recordings and to relate an experience he had with the technology. After a request from David K., some advice on cleaning up digitized vinyl recordings. Plus, I received an e-mail from Rob Alter enquiring about backmasking…. is it real, or merely coincidental? The ensuing [...]

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And now, the acid test

Well, hopefully, this podcast will make it to all channels. That will be sweet!

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Sine Language - episode 062

This week, I became an Uncle for the first time (Congrats to Paul and Nicole!), and I was browsing around on ProSoundWeb for something to talk about, and came across a link to an interesting pdf all about audio reflections in recorded content, and within our listening environments, and the interaction of the two. Check it [...]

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Sine Language - episode 061

In episode 61, more discussion on binaural recordings, plus a couple of samples. Also, what has Bruce been working on these last couple of weeks?

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Sine Language - episode 059

In ep 59, a bit more feedback on the Mackie Control Universal, plus a quick chat about binaural recordings.

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Sine Language - episode 058

In episode 58, Bruce answers a listener query on pop filters, a bit on the propogation of sound, and some more on external control surfaces.

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Sine Language - episode 057

Unfortunately, paid work came first this week. Sorry one and all.

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Sine Language - episode 056

In ep 56, more about Lame encoding on the Mac, Jim Weishorn brings to our attention the author of the EQ tips quoted in the show notes of episode 7, and Bruce seeks your assistance on choosing an external control surface.

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Sine Language - episode 060

No podcast as such, but an announcement from Bruce.

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Sine Language - episode 055

In episode 55, Bruce answers some listener e-mail. We've got an iTunes Lame plugin, and a mention for CDEX (for the PC users).

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Sine Language - episode 054

In episode 54, encoding MP3's (cbr vs vbr again), setting gain on a console with subgroups, more on royalty free production music (podsafe music network, adobe soundbooth, iodalliance, and smartsound.com)

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Sine Language - episode 053

Bruce's torture at the hands of podcasting cowboys, royalty free production music, a couple of voice comments about the M-Audio MobilePre, a discussion on telephone hybrids, and acoustic treatment for the podcast "road warriors" out there!

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Sine Language - episode 052

In episode 52, an enquiry from Peet Sneakes regarding channel strips, and one from Steve Mayfield regarding live radio performances. Also, thanks to guys at Inside Home Recording for their kind words.

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Sine Language - episode 051

In episode 51, a voice comment from Slau regarding microphone positions, plus a couple of stories about horsepower.

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Sine Language - episode 050

In episode 50, Bruce answers a listener query regarding microphone position (relative to the voice talent).

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Sine Language - episode 049

We're back! In episode 49, Bruce talks about putting 2 mikes into the same space and how to set them up to record an interview. Also, a listener query on podcast hardware, and a request for the SL listeners.

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Sine Language - episode 046

The next update from Bruce.

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Sine Language - episode 047

Another update from Bruce.

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Sine Language - episode 048

The post-funeral message from Bruce.

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Sine Language - episode 045

A quick message from Bruce

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Sine Language - episode 044

In ep 44, Bruce finally gets around (with some prompting) to explaining why you should normailse to -1dBFS and not to 0dBFS.

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Sine Language - episode 043

Sorry, no SL this week.

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Sine Language - episode 042

Happy new year, one and all! In ep 42, the answers to limiting, compression and everything!

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Sine Language - episode 040

Sorry, no Sine Language this week.

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Sine Language - episode 039

In ep 39, Bruce answers a listener query about audio quality vs file size (when it comes to encoding mp3 files). Plus, another war story.

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Sine Language - episode 041

In the final ep for 2006, Bruce answers a listener e-mail with a whole bunch of topics, plus Dave wrote in with an explanation of the Virtual CD function in MediaMonkey.

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Sine Language - episode 038

This week, Bruce talks about microphones and additional (outboard or plugin) processing, plus a bit on Skype quality. Also, check out Telarc's recording of the 1812 Overture, and the audio2u cafepress store (not much there yet, but more is coming!).

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Sine Language - episode 037

In ep 37, a bit more about setting gain on USB mics, and gain structure in general. Also, some freebie (or almost free) multiband compressor plugins (courtesy of Geoff Hankerson).

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Sine Language - episode 035

In episode 35, Bruce explains how to insert earplugs the RIGHT way (serious!), and a chat about impedance.

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Sine Language - episode 034

This week,just what is a Media Monkey? Is it a) a derogatory term for someone who works in an advertising agency, b) a piece of software, or c) the name of a race horse? Tune in to find out!

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Sine Language - episode 033

This week, Bruce discusses some facets of VBR encoded MP3 files, particularly with relation to mono, stereo and joint stereo encoding. Plus, another war story.

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Sine Language - episode 032

This week, 3 pieces of software that might come in handy. The Levelator from Gigavox, and PowerMixer and VolumeLock from Actualsolution.

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Sine Language - episode 031

This week, some hardware "shopping suggestions", more on reverb and depth, more on the anatomy of the ear, and Lame 3.97 released this week.

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Sine Language - episode 030

This week, Bruce discusses setting the proper gain structure for recording and why it's so important to your S/N ratio. Also, thank to the people who have donated via the PayPal link.

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Sine Language - episode 029

A chat about audio levels inspired this week's episode. Revisiting RMS vs peak, and the idea that not everything in your mix needs to hit zero on your ppm's.

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Sine Language - episode 028

This week, Bruce answers a listener query about treating wind noise across the mic. Also, a reminder about the fragility of hearing and the dangers of excessive volume in your earbuds.

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Sine Language - episode 027

Unfortunately (for you), an abundance of paid work again interefered with my podcast production time, this week! Apologies for the absence.

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Sine Language - episode 026

This week, Bruce talks about a couple of different free mutlitrack audio editors (for those without the buget for a copy of Audition 2.0), plus a discussion on balances, levels, and peak limiting.

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Sine Language - episode 024

And now for something completely different!

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Sine Language - episode 022

This week, Bruce discusses the mastering process (plus check out the Mastering With Ozone pdf if you haven't already), plus some free VST plugins from Digital Fish Phones.

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Sine Language - episode 020

In epsiode 20, more listener e-mail, plus a discussion on the semantics of MP3 encoding.

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Sine Language - episode 019

This week, directionality of sound (up and down), does clothing affect hearing, some bonus wav files for you to look at, a discussion on de-essers, getting the right mic, and the mastering engineer's job.

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Sine Language - episode 018

This week, some more listener e-mail, and a discussion on phase cancellation.

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Sine Language - episode 021

Unfortunately, no time for Sine Language this week... paid work came first. Sorry about that, but a man's gotta eat!

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Sine Language - episode 017

This week, some (rare) audio feedback, plus a discussion on microphone transduction methods, and polar responses.

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Sine Language - episode 016

This week, Bruce answers more listener e-mail, including: Putting an MP3 into another MP3, USB audio interfaces on an Apple laptop, what specs for a new computer with an 'audio production' bias?, plus (finally), the directionality of human hearing.

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Sine Language - episode 014

This week, Bruce answers a couple of listener e-mails, including USB audio interfaces, the Fletcher-Munson Equal Loudness Curves, Apple's Audio HiJack, standing waves, "smiley face" EQ, and finally, an extra special announcement. Phew!

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Sine Language - episode 013

This week, Bruce answers a couple of listener e-mails. Coping with recording priests who produce huge dynamic range from the pulpit, and why audio2u.com's podcasts sound so damned good!

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Sine Language - episode 015

This week, Bruce answers a heap of listener e-mail, and discusses gain structure.

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Sine Language - episode 012

This week, Bruce discusses dither (what is is, why we need it, and when to use it), the formula for calculating wavelength and frequency, and an explanation of standing waves.

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Sine Language - episode 011

This week, Bruce answers more listener e-mail, including the sound of coffee (true!), why you can't go above 0dBFS in a digital system, and why sounds are different.

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Sine Language - episode 010

Sorry... no SL this week.

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Sine Language - episode 009

In episode 9, Bruce discusses aural exciters (both hardware and software versions), harmonics, tube vs transistor circuits, and iZotope Ozone. Plus, a plug for the Sennheiser CX300 earbuds, and Ilisys web hosting. Also, no podcasts next week (Easter).

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Sine Language - episode 008

This week, Bruce discusses how to improve the acoustic quality of your voice recordings on a budget.

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Sine Language - episode 008

This week, Bruce discusses how to improve the acoustic quality of your voice recordings on a budget.

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Sine Language - episode 007

This week, the last word (hopefully!) on compression and setting thresholds, a brief description of Bruce's signal chain and setup, the current trend of hypercompression and peak limiting in modern music, and subtractive eq when mixing.

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Sine Language - episode 005

In episode 5, Bruce mentions the interview he did with Dave Jackson of the School of Podcasting , answers some listener questions, and mentions a product shoot out to be covered next week (which should be of interest to most podcast listeners).

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Sine Language - episode 003

In episode 3, Bruce covers hearing damage, and why you should look after your ears. Plus, a correction to some of last week’s information. Hearing damage article

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Sine Language - episode 001

Welcome to the first epsiode of Sine Language. A short message from your host, a bit of a "mission statement", and a rant on TV audio.

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