Monday, October 31, 2011

(The) Art of Audio Recording: Recording Guitars - 3. Prepping the Guitar

Video 3 of 16 from macProVideo.com's (The) Art of Audio Recording: Recording Guitars For more information visit: www.macprovideo.com The electric, acoustic and bass guitars are the foundation of most modern music. This tutorial teaches you everything you need to know to record guitar tracks that will jump out of your mix and blast your tunes to the top of the charts. Whether you in a recording studio or at home there are a million different ways to capture the beautiful sound of the guitar. This tutorial gives you tons of the essential techniques top engineers employ when they are tracking guitars in a modern studio environment. Recording Guitars is presented by Sean Genockey ... one of England's leading recording specialists. Sean began his illustrious career as guitarist for the alternative rock band Moke and has gone on to engineer, mix and produce for the Manics, Suede, Starsailor, Kula Shaker, Baddies, Tom McRae, Iko and Futureheads. In his informative, yet relaxed style, Sean takes us on a complete guitar recording journey starting at the vibrating strings and ending at the DAW. You'll first learn how to tune and prepare a guitar for recording. Next you're off to investigate the world of the electric guitar. You'll see microphones and mic placement techniques followed by a deep look at amplifiers and what to do when you're working with combos and stacks. Sean explains the technique of "white noising" to determine the frequency response and output coloration of ...

Sunday, October 30, 2011

N Scale Con-Cor/Rivarossi UP 4-6-6-4 Challenger with Soundtraxx Tsunami TSU750 Micro Sound Decoder

Streamlined Backshop Services present a sample of the installation services available for your DCC project. This project using the Con-Cor/Rivarossi Challenger as a platform utilizes a Soundtraxx TSU750 Tsunami Micro decoder for some light functions and sound and a TCS M1 for front light and motor control. The backup light fixture on the tender has been modified to accept an operational LED. An 0603 Warm White LED with 1000 ohm resistor is used for the front and rear lights. The speakers are (2) 13x13mm speakers aimed down through the floor adn are available from Streamlined Backshop Services and (2) 13mm rounds aimed up through the coal load. The sound file is Heavy Steam version available from Soundtraxx. The Athearn Challenger is fitted with a TSU750 also. I do not know the version as it was sent in for repair. The speaker is the facotry installation however. The video is a great example of the volume I am able to get out of many installationsby using a good mix of speakers, placement, and natural baffeling from the loco shell as well as a side-by-side comparison of the two versions of this model. Also be sure to compare the sound in this video to the sound car video on my channel. This is a good reference of the difference between Soundtraxx, ESU Loksound, Digitrax and MRC sound. Email me at sales@sbs4dcc.com for a quote on your project today.

Friday, October 28, 2011

Zenith ZHD-311 300-Watt Home Theatre Sound System

Zenith ZHD-311 300-Watt Home Theatre Sound System Review





Zenith ZHD-311 300-Watt Home Theatre Sound System Feature


  • DVD Player/Digital Receiver incl AM/FM Tuner
  • Playback Options: DVD Video, DVD+-R/RW,CD-R/RW,MP3, WMA, JPEG
  • 300 Watts of Dynamic Sound
  • dts & Dolby Pro Logic
  • MP3 Decoding



Zenith ZHD-311 300-Watt Home Theatre Sound System Overview


300W Single Disc Complete Home Theatre System, Progressive Scan Technology, Variable High-Speed Scan, Various Playback Options


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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Samsung HT-C5550W: A Look At This New Home Theatre System

Blu-ray,1000W 5.1 sound, 4 tallboy speakers, 1 HDMI out, 2 HDMI in. Unboxing, assembly, set up, operation with Panasonic TX37LZD81AZ and Sony KDL-32V4000 HD TV's with HDMI, some features, and sound modes.

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Cambridge SoundWorks Newton Series S105 One Left/Right Pair MultiPole Surround Sound Speakers Black

Cambridge SoundWorks Newton Series S105 One Left/Right Pair MultiPole Surround Sound Speakers Black Review





Cambridge SoundWorks Newton Series S105 One Left/Right Pair MultiPole Surround Sound Speakers Black Feature


  • Dimensions: 4 5/16" H x 7 7/8" W x 4 5/16" D
  • Weight: 3 pounds each



Cambridge SoundWorks Newton Series S105 One Left/Right Pair MultiPole Surround Sound Speakers Black Overview


Perfect for small to mid-sized rooms, the S105 deliver an enveloping rear channel effect that a direct-radiating speaker just can't touch.


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Saturday, October 22, 2011

Tutorial - Speaker position problems and solutions

Tutorial on speaker positioning and making compromises for the home. For more info visit www.avforums.com

Friday, October 21, 2011

Wireless 5.8GHz Speaker Amplifier Rear Channel Digital Audio Link for Surround Speakers

Wireless 5.8GHz Speaker Amplifier Rear Channel Digital Audio Link for Surround Speakers Review





Wireless 5.8GHz Speaker Amplifier Rear Channel Digital Audio Link for Surround Speakers Feature


  • Selectable 6-channel transmit system, transmits at 5.8GHz
  • Ideal for Dolby 5.1 Digital, Pro Logic II, DTS, SACD, DVD and MP3 audio systems
  • Built-in 25-watt x 2 stereo amplifier
  • Adjustable speaker and line level input control
  • Two (2) diversity receiver antennas for optimal audio reception



Wireless 5.8GHz Speaker Amplifier Rear Channel Digital Audio Link for Surround Speakers Overview


Go wireless! Quickly and easily add rear-channel audio to your home theater surround sound system without wires. Use your existing home theater or stereo components, no need for special wires.Hear your favorite movies and music come to life using the latest 5.8 GHz radio frequency technology to deliver optimum sound clarity.It's easy to install, just plug it in. Eliminate the biggest hassle of home theater: wiring surround sound speakers. This wireless transmitter and receiver system save you from the hassle of running speaker wire to your surround sound speakers. Simply hook-up the transmitter to your audio receiver, then wire your rear speakers to the wireless receiver. This future ready wireless surround speaker system uses separate RF transmitter and receiver units and allows you to use higher-quality surround speakers than are typically found in conventional wireless surround speaker systems. The separate radio frequency receiver unit has a built-in high-power digital amplifier for the surround speakers, which dramatically improves sound quality over conventional wireless systems, and it can be used up to 400 feet away from the transmitter. Active circuitry reduces noise interference, and selectable radio frequency transmission channels eliminate interference from other radio frequency devices.The signal is transmitted using the LONG-RANGE 5.8GHz frequency, rather than the more crowded 2.4GHz or 900MHz frequencies. Applications: connect rear/surround speakers wirelessly to home theater system, connect outdoor speakers to indoor stereo system, amplify iPod/MP3 music to your speakers wirelessly, use speakers in other rooms through out your home/office wirelessly.Connections: transmitter has L and R RCA composite analog audio inputs and positive and negative L and R speaker wire spring-clip inputs, receiver has has positive and negative L and R speaker wire spring-clip outputs.


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Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Sound Advice - tips for fighting feedback in your live sound rig

a quick and easy visualization of what feedback is and how to get rid of it from your PA system. This is not an all-inclusive tutorial, but it will help you understand the basics of what to look for and how to troubleshoot your rig and improve your sound!

Sunday, October 16, 2011

How To Setup a Wireless Home Theater and Surround Sound System

bit.ly ► How To Setup a Wireless Home Theater and Wireless Surround Sound System If only you could tame the wild tangle of wires behind your TV. What if there weren't any? Tidy up with Veronica Belmont as she explains how to make your HDTV, Blu-ray Disc Player and surround sound system into a wireless home theater system. Keywords: install wireless surround sound system setup wireless home theater system home theater system setup home entertainment setup home theater system surround sound setup

Saturday, October 15, 2011

The First Noel - Christmas Eve 2004 - St. John The Divine, NYC

Here is a recording from the 2004 10.30PM Midnight Mass Service at The Cathedral of St. John The Divine, NYC. Timothy J. Brumfield, Organist and Johnson Flucker, Director of Cathedral Music conducting the Cathedral Combined Choirs, with brass, timpani and strings. The last verse is Tim Brumfield's own arrangement! (Thanks Tim!). I had to trim the end of the clip due to YouTube time constraints, but I will post the final verse and Tim's mini organ improvisation in another clip. This recording features the 'temporary' 3-manual/pedal Allen digital organ installed just a few days before the 2001 Christmas Eve service, right after the devastating December 18th, 2001 fire in the North Transept. The sound of the Allen on this recording was the best it ever sounded in the Cathedral, after much experimentation with speaker placement and tuning from the console by Organ Curator Doug Hunt and Allen's technicians. You will see a picture of the recording setup on the original 1910 Op. 150/150A Skinner console, still covered in dust from the devastating fire on Dec. 18th, 2001 - with a hand-written note by Organ Curator Doug Hunt telling people 'Do Not Touch' the console! Former Cathedral Organist Dorothy Papadakos's old Sony DAT recorder is below the HHB CD burner I used to capture these services for a few years after the 2001 fire. A single Sony stereo mic was suspended from the Choir ceiling, and connected to a no-name mic preamp/mixer. This setup was in place for a few weeks before ...

Friday, October 14, 2011

Compact Portable Stereo Surround Speakers for iPod Touch ipod Video Nano 1G 2G 3G 4G iphone Zune and all other MP3 Players

Compact Portable Stereo Surround Speakers for iPod Touch ipod Video Nano 1G 2G 3G 4G iphone Zune and all other MP3 Players Review





Compact Portable Stereo Surround Speakers for iPod Touch ipod Video Nano 1G 2G 3G 4G iphone Zune and all other MP3 Players Feature


  • AC or Battery-operated (Adapter & batteries not included).
  • Compatiable with Ipod Nano G1/2/3/4 Classic Touch G1/2 Mini 4/5
  • Retractable 3.5mm Pin for ipod Nano
  • 3.5mm Cable to connect all other MP3 players
  • Dimension: (WxHxD) 220 x 95 x75mm



Compact Portable Stereo Surround Speakers for iPod Touch ipod Video Nano 1G 2G 3G 4G iphone Zune and all other MP3 Players Overview


This portable speaker system provides surround sound for all ipods and MP3 players. Details include a sleek housing; a retractable jack for connecting other portable audio devices, such as an iPod shuffle or MP3 player


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Thursday, October 13, 2011

NY Amp Show '10 - Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB-101 Demo

www.premierguitar.com PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2010 NY Amp Show where he visits the Two Notes Audio Engineering room and checks out their Torpedo VB-101. In studio, on stage or at home, the VB-101 is a solution for quick, easy and silent miking of your bass and guitar amplifiers. Just plug your amplifier to the VB-101 instead of a speaker cabinet, directly at the power output. The Torpedo VB-101 replaces the usual mic'ing process by a powerful simulation of the speaker cabinet, the microphone, the microphone preamplifier, and the studio acoustic environment. The mic'ing process then takes place silently, with perfect control over the most important parameters choice of speaker cabinet among many models, choice of microphone, and placement of the microphone around the cabinet. For more product demo videos or to view Premier Guitar's completely FREE digital magazine, be sure to visit www.premierguitar.com

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

SONY DAV DZ777 HOME THEATRE SYSTEM 3

Introduction The DAV-DZ777 features S-AIR technology, Dialogue Enhancer, Night Mode, DIGITAL MEDIA PORT and 2-way 2-unit (Passive Radiator) speaker system. Features * 1000W Total Power Output * S-Master Digital Amplifier * FM/AM Tuner with 30 Presets * BRAVIA Sync * Digital Cinema Auto Calibration (DCAC) * Dolby Pro Logic II * Bass Boost Function * USB Connectivity * HDMI Output * S-AIR Ready * DIGITAL MEDIA PORT * Movie / Music Mode * Night Mode / Dialogue Enhancer Digital Amplifier. A Digital Amplifier reduces noise which may be added after the signal is processed by the DSP and D/A Converter. Featured on MD Walkman. BRAVIA. Sony's term: Best Resolution Audio Video Integrated Architecture. Digital Cinema Auto Calibration. No matter of the size or shape of your room Sony's Digital Cinema Auto Calibration (DCAC) eliminates the guesswork for the best placement of your speakers and gives optimal surround sound of your movies and music. You can put your speakers in the most convenient position and still get professional sound quality that's ideal for your room. HDMI. The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is fully backward compatible with PCs, displays and consumer electronics devices incorporating the Digital Visual Interface (DVI) standard. Both HDMI and DVI were pioneered by Silicon Image and are based on TMDS®, Silicon Image's powerful, high-speed, serial link technology. HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital ...

Saturday, October 8, 2011

Mixing 101: Speaker Placement

Want your mixes to be better? Good monitor placement is key to getting you one step closer! Let's discuss it!

Thursday, October 6, 2011

(The) Art of Audio Recording: Recording Guitars - 2. Introduction

Video 2 of 16 from macProVideo.com's (The) Art of Audio Recording: Recording Guitars For more information visit: www.macprovideo.com The electric, acoustic and bass guitars are the foundation of most modern music. This tutorial teaches you everything you need to know to record guitar tracks that will jump out of your mix and blast your tunes to the top of the charts. Whether you in a recording studio or at home there are a million different ways to capture the beautiful sound of the guitar. This tutorial gives you tons of the essential techniques top engineers employ when they are tracking guitars in a modern studio environment. Recording Guitars is presented by Sean Genockey ... one of England's leading recording specialists. Sean began his illustrious career as guitarist for the alternative rock band Moke and has gone on to engineer, mix and produce for the Manics, Suede, Starsailor, Kula Shaker, Baddies, Tom McRae, Iko and Futureheads. In his informative, yet relaxed style, Sean takes us on a complete guitar recording journey starting at the vibrating strings and ending at the DAW. You'll first learn how to tune and prepare a guitar for recording. Next you're off to investigate the world of the electric guitar. You'll see microphones and mic placement techniques followed by a deep look at amplifiers and what to do when you're working with combos and stacks. Sean explains the technique of "white noising" to determine the frequency response and output coloration of ...

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Acoustic Research Arw200 5.1 Usb On-Ear Headphones

www.noisefreeheadphones.com Ideal For Music, Movies & Gaming On The Go,Real 5.1 Surround Sound, 3 Separate Speaker Drivers In Each Ear Cup Offer Separate Front/Subwoofer, Center & Surround Speakers , User Experiences Dolby(R) Digital Or Dts(R) Surround Sound Through 6 Separate Speakers—Perfect 5.1 Placement Anywhere

Sunday, October 2, 2011

What is 5.1ch, 7.1ch, 7.2ch, 9.2ch?, Audyssey DSX & Dolby Prologic2z surround

Audyssey DSX & Dolby Prologic 2z surround formats augments 7.1ch surround by adding front height and wide speakers and creates extra dimensional surround sound for both movies and games. Latest Onkyo Receivers lets you enjoy both the surround formats.