Audio Related Material

Sound related documents, divided into categories:

Sound Business

Building a New Mobile (Recording Van) - - (229 KB) = (IBS)
Guide to Creating a Professional Resume - - (18 KB) = (EEI)
How 'Merchandise Passports' Can Unlock Customs - - (36 KB) = (MP)
Instructions For Using Your ATA Carnet - - (47 KB) = (MP)
Memoirs of a Sound Mixer - - (22 KB) = (AM)
Noise Induced Hearing Loss - - (43 KB) = (PSW)
Regarding Student Internships - - (47 KB) = (EEI)
RoHS - Restriction of Hazardous Substances - - (58 KB) = (BEL)
Sample Budget for Production Sound - - (17 KB) = (EEI)
Some Sound Job Descriptions - - (32 KB) = (AMPS)
Street Survival - Advice Before You Sign the Deal Memo - - (24 KB) = (EEI)
Tape Boxes and Labels - - (22 KB) = (EEI)
Things You'll Never Learn in Film School (but should) - - (19 KB) = (TA)
What Does a Production Sound Mixer do - - (16 KB) = (FS)
Why should you pay for your crew - - (37 KB) = (G4S)

Mixer / Recordist

All About Decibels, What's your dB IQ - - (147 KB) = (PRC)
Basics of Troubleshooting Sound Systems - - (64 KB) = (WW)
Bio-Acoustics - Habitat Ambience & Ecological Balance - - (37 KB) = (WER)
Camcorder Buzzing and Video Monitors - - (18 KB) = (EEI)
Complete Guide to Recording Audio - - (84 KB) = (MAC)
Consistency in Production Sound Recording - - (27 KB) = (EEI)
Controllable Background Noise - - (18 KB) = (EEI)
dB - dBu - dBV Comparison Chart - - (32 KB) = (CAN)
dB or Not dB - - (39 KB) = (MAC)
Extending the Life of Batteries - - (17 KB) = (695)
Guide to Better Sound and General Productivity - - (13 KB) = (AMPS)
Hollywood Approach to Better Location Sound - - (24 KB) = (EEI)
How to Create Your Own Cat-5 Patch Cables - - (107 KB) = (TR)
How to Record Sync Sound and Timecode for Film - - (138 KB) = (WSV)
Learn to Monitor Audio Through Your Headphones... - - (8 KB) = (EEI)
Lo-Fi Recording - How to trash your tracks - - (42 KB) = (TAP)
Location Sound - The Basics and Beyond - - (766 KB) = (KS)
Mixers: How They Work - - (175 KB) = (TAP)
On Three, You Lift - Methods Behind the 'Check One, Two' Madness - - (86 KB) = (PSS)
Popular Mic Techniques for Studio Recording - - (69 KB) = (TAP)
Practical Guide to dB Calculations - - (53 KB) = (PSW)
Primer for Performing Acoustic Measurements - - (259 KB) = (PSW)
Primer for Sound Level Meters - - (164 KB) = (PSW)
Pro Audio/Video Production - - (279 KB) = (SHU)
Production Sound Essentials - - (43 KB) = (AMPS)
Real to Reel - - (23 KB) = (AM)
Recording Production Audio for MiniDV, Dig 8, Hi8mm, etc. - - (78 KB) = (EEI)
Setting Your Meter Levels - - (41 KB) = (LSC)
Signal Processing Fundamentals - - (298 KB) = (PSW)
Single-system and Double-system Sound Recording Techniques - - (67 KB) = (PGO)
Sound Mixing 101 - A guide for New Producers & Directors - - (99 KB) = (G4S)
Troubleshooting Bad Sound - - (85 KB) = (TAP)
Why should I care about clipping - - (9 KB) = (PSW)
XL1 Audio Step by Step - - (42 KB) = (EEI)

Boom Operator

Art of Zen-Boom - - (61 KB) = (695)
Things You'll Never Learn in Film School (but should) - - (19 KB) = (TA)
Tips on the Use of the Mic Boompole - - (186 KB) = (EEI)
Top Ten Sins of the Boom Operator - - (54 KB) = (TS)

Pre-production Planning

Deliverable Media for the Fostex DV40 & DV824 - - (109 KB) = (LSC)
Designing a Movie for Sound - - (58 KB) = (FS)
Final Mix - Strategies & Tips to Achieve Great Movie Sound - - (31 KB) = (ZCL)
Intro to PreProduction Planning for Audio - - (98 KB) = (EEI)
Production Design for dialog Recording - - (18 KB) = (EEI)
Sound for 24P Digital Production - - (28 KB) = (ZCL)

Audio Post Production

Cantar - Post Chain v25r6 - - (2.1 MB) = (AAT)
Magless Dailies - - (144 KB) = (FOS)

The Sound Track

Art of Production Sound - - (24 KB) = (AM)
Dynamic Range and Signal - - (39 KB) = (PSW)
On Set Noise Investigation - - (25 KB) = (AMPS)
Polarity and Phase - - (248 KB) = (PSW)
Production Sound - An Overview - - (40 KB) = (EEI)
Recommendations for Original Sound Track Information and Transfer Procedures - (1993) - - (58 KB) = (AMPS)
Sound for Picture - Vegas tutorial - - (315 KB) = (CC)
Sound Track - A Basic Introduction - - (69 KB) = (EEI)
Ultimate Listening Test - - (75 KB) = (AM)

Microphones - General

A Better Approach to Passive Microphone Splitting - - (872 KB) = (ASG)
Blasted Microphones - - (122 KB) = (IBS)
Brief Guide to Microphones - - (230 KB) = (AT)
Brief History of Microphones - - (250 KB) = (RYC)
Choosing the Right Microphone - - (621 KB) = (RYC)
Did You Hear That - Microphones may be very simple, yet very complex - - (212 KB) = (DSE)
Essentials of Microphone Technology - - (478 KB) = (DPA)
Guide to Alternate Microphones for use on a Boompole - - (91 KB) = (B&H)
How Far Away Will My Microphone Pickup - - (16 KB) = (SHU)
Interpretation of Microphone Data Sheets - - (290 KB) = (MD)
Microphones - Methods of Operation and Type Examples - - (907 KB) = (NEU)
Microphones, Preamps and Impedance - - (153 KB) = (MD)
Modern Acoustic and Electronic Design of Studio Condenser Microphones - - (648 KB) = (NEU)
Predicting Speech to Background Noise Ratio at the Microphone - - (18 KB) = (SHU)
Properly Cleaning Your Microphones - - (21 KB) = (PSW)
Red Dotting Microphones - - (17 KB) = (EEI)
Selecting the Right Preamp for Your Microphone - - (325 KB) = (RAN)
Specifically Microphones - - (36 KB) = (AM)

Microphones – Shotguns

Selection and Application of Shotgun Mics - - (32 KB) = (EEI)

Microphones – Multi-channel

Brief Guide to Aligning Coincident Stereo Microphone Systems - - (126 KB) = (RYC)
Capturing Surround: A look at some surround miking techniques - - (20 KB) = (SP)
M/S Recording Technique for Stereophonic TV and Movie Sound - - (793 KB) = (NEU)
Multichannel Sound Recording - - (504 KB) = (RYC)
Optimized Cardioid Triangle (OCT) Recording Technique - - (89 KB) = (SCH)
Recording in Stereo (Part 1 & 2) - - (43 KB) = (BDA)
Stereo Microphone Techniques - 1 - - (67 KB) = (PSW)
Stereo Microphone Techniques - 2 - - (193 KB) = (TAP)
Stereo Recording Techniques.pdf - - (64 KB) = (SCH)
Stereo Recording with DPA Microphones (DM03547) - - (856 KB) = (DPA)
Stereophonic Zoom - - (1.25 MB) = (RYC)
Surround Recording Techniques - - (664 KB) = (SCH)
Various Stereo Microphone Configurations - - (153 KB) = (MRU)

Microphones – Lavalier

Effectively Mic Up Your Talent - - (111 KB) = (PSS)
Guide to Lavalier Microphones - - (75 KB) = (B&H)
Lavaliers - - (80 KB) = (LSC)
Selection and Use of Lavalier Microphones - - (37 KB) = (EEI)

Microphones – Using Under Adverse Conditions

Audio Technica 895 - - (32 KB) = (AM)
How to Reduce Wind Noise and Vibration - - (94 KB) = (MD)
Microphones, High Wind and Rain (DM02992) - - (774 KB) = (DPA)
Shockmounts and Windscreens - - (27 KB) = (EEI)
Wind & Weather - - (1.2 MB) = (NEU)
Working with Rain Towers and Wind Machines - - (573 KB) = (PR)

Microphones– Powering

Feeble Phantom - - (184 KB) = (RYC)
Microphone Splitters - - (251 KB) = (WW)
Powering Microphones - - (78 KB) = (MD)

Wireless Kits

Comparing Diversity Reception Techniques - - (119 KB) = (LI)
Evaluating the Current Radio Mic Systems - - (59 KB) = (PR)
Guide to Personal Monitors - - (2.1 MB) = (SHU)
Introduction to Digital Wireless Microphone Technology - - (1.1 MB) = (SNY)
Radio Frequency Scanners - - (48 KB) = (SHU)
Radio Microphones: The Art of Concealment - - (126 KB) = (IBS)
Remote Antennas for UHF Wireless Microphones - - (57 KB) = (SHU)
Selection & Operation of Wireless Microphone Systems - - (1.1 MB) = (SHU)
Spread Spectrum Technology - - (81 KB) = (LI)
Tips on Using Wireless Microphones - - (15 KB) = (EEI)
Using Wireless Mics - - (44 KB) = (EEI)
What is a Wireless Microphone and How Does It Work - - (155 KB) = (M&C)
Wireless Microphone Systems - Concepts of Operation and Design - - (762 KB) = (LI)
Wireless Microphones and the Audio Professional - - (1.2 MB) = (ASG)

Cables, Wires & Connectors

AES Standard for XLR Connectors - - (171 KB) = (AES)
Cable Anatomy I - Understanding the Microphone Cable - - (324 KB) = (PCS)
Choosing the Right Microphone Cables - - (268 KB) = (PCS)
Connecting Balanced and Unbalanced Circuits - - (54 KB) = (SNY)
Correct Way to Bond Cable Shields - - (167 KB) = (RM)
Digital Studio Cable Guide (TB65) - - (387 KB) = (BEL)
Getting It Wired - - (41 KB) = (WW)
High and Low Impedance Signals - - (40 KB) = (WW)
Shields, Grounds and Microphone Cables - - (194 KB) = (MD)
Unbalanced vs. Balanced Lines - - (22 KB) = (WW)
Whirlwind E Snake - - (53 KB) = (WW)
Wiring MASS Connectors FAQ - - (92 KB) = (WW)

Timecode

A Brief History of Timecode - - (43 KB) = (TA)
AatonCode Primer - - (187 KB) = (AAT)
How to Stay in Sync with HD Cameras - - (42 KB) = (LSC)
Introduction to Timecode Recording - - (30 KB) = (EEI)
Is Timecode Always Necessary - - (19 KB) = (EEI)
Notes About Formatting Tapes for Sync Playback - - (19 KB) = (EEI)
Shooting to Sync Playback - - (61 KB) = (EEI)
Time Code and the High Definition Camera - - (23 KB) = (DI)
Tri-level Sync Issues on the Set - - (48 KB) = (PGO)

Digital Recording

Basics of Digital Recording - - (33 KB) = (PSW)
Broadcast Wave File (BWF) format - - (248 KB) = (EBU)
Digital Domain - - (39 KB) = (AM)
Digitally Interfaced Microphone - - (721 KB) = (NEU)
File-based Sound Recording - - (130 KB) = (695)
Future Proof Recording Explained - - (184 KB) = (KOR)
New Recording Formats... Now That I've Got It, What am I Going to Do With It - - (10 KB) = (EEI)
Non-Linear Recorder Comparison Chart - - (13 KB) = (TA)
On the Level About LEVEL - - (16 KB) = (695)
Setting Levels for DAT - - (8 KB) = (EEI)
The L word - Latency and Digital Audio Systems - - (162 KB) = (WW)
Top Tools - Software for Audio Production - - (31 KB) = (AM)
Using Hard Disk Recorders - - (34 KB) = (AM)

Mixer Hardware

Basic Guide to Understanding EQ - - (221 KB) = (B&H)
Field Recording - - (34 KB) = (AM)
Intro to Mixing Panels for Production Sound - - (42 KB) = (EEI)
Introductory Guide to Portable Field Mixers - - (184 KB) = (B&H)
Multi-track Mixing for Location dialog - - (23 KB) = (EEI)
Production Focus - Mobile Recording - - (104 KB) = (AM)
VU & PPM Audio Meters - - (22 KB) = (SHU)

Words from on High

Boom Times for TV Location Recordists - - (67 KB) = (MOL)
Club Sound 101 - A Primer for Sound Mixers Who Skipped a Grade - - (32 KB) = (MOL)
Dialog Replacement 101 - - (111 KB) = (MOL)
Foley on a Shoestring - - (64 KB) = (EEI)
Foley Recording - - (213 KB) = (MOL)
Frequently Asked Questions - - (21 KB) = (EEI)
Jeff Wexler - Hands on Technology, Heart in the Film - - (144 KB) = (MOL)
Location Recording – Real Time - - (43 KB) = (MOL)
Location Sound Effects Recording for Film - - (171 KB) = (MOL)
Make Your Movie Sound like a Real Movie - - (29 KB) = (FMC)
Recording the Voice-Over - - (29 KB) = (MOL)
Sony Sound Forge Digital Audio Workstation - - (37 KB) = (MOL)
Surreal Sound, Toy Cameras - - (20 KB) = (MOL)
Surround Sound, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow - - (251 KB) = (MD)
Track Transformations - - (69 KB) = (MOL)
What Kind of Equipment Would You Suggest for an Independent Feature Film - - (24 KB) = (EEI)
What Minimal Sound Package Would You Suggest for Doing a Wedding - - (12 KB) = (EEI)

Video Assist

Video Assist - OPERATOR HANDBOOK - - (2.5 MB) = (WSV)

Equipment Reviews

A Direct Box can be in-DI-spensible - - (227 KB) = (WW)
Picture Perfect – Monitor Calibration - - (414 KB) = (DVM)

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