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Brauerizing: A How To Guide | Brauerizing: Techniques and Concepts. Brauerizing: A How To Guide Introduction “Brauerizing” is the name given to a mixing mentality honed by Grammy award winning mixing engineer Michael Brauer, feeding audio into compressors and equalizers in order to impart harmonic content to the input signal, as well as utilizing subtle group compression to “glue” audio together through an audio phenomena known as “counter pumping”.

This how to guide will explain the three stage process of “Brauerizing”; Multi-Bus Compression, Multi-Vocal Compression and the utilization of dual parallel 1176’s for extra cushion in the mix. Multi-Bus Compression – Introduction and Analogy It is common practice to utilize compression across the stereo bus in order to compress the entire mix in an effort to add tone, attitude or knit the mix into a more cohesive product. The origins of the Multi-Bus Compression technique harnessed by Brauer are rooted in an Aretha Franklin mix. Multi-Bus Compression – Calibration and Routing Figure 1: Multi-Bus Compression OTB. Room EQ. Corrects deficiencies of room acoustics (multipoint compensation).Corrects acoustic imperfections of speakers.Avoids the pre-echo (pre-ringing) problem of conventional convolver-based room correction systems. The absence of pre-echo ensures the neutrality of the sound.Works in rooms, halls and outdoor venues of any size.Suitable for real-time applications.Corrects both amplitude and phase components of frequency response.Quells resonance peaks of frequency response while leaving the deep notches.

Avoids the overcompensation which happens in conventional linearizing room correction systems.Manually adjustable level of compensation allows one to reach the maximum transparency of the sound.Supports full range of sample rates from 44,056 kHz up to 384 kHz. All sample rates are supported without resampling to avoid any possible loss in quality.Includes a custom target curve feature.Applies 64-bit signal path throughout.Works with USB measurement microphones (e.g.

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It is however much too large for my very modest home and I must confess, I was totally fooled by Photographic Perspective when viewing and making my purchase of it from ebay. Old age and infirmity mean I cannot give this Lathe the attention it so thoroughly deserves, and to say I'm gutted about it, would be the understatement of the year . Its dimensions are 2Ft x 2Ft3in x 1Ft8in approx, and it weighs in around 400lbs+++ excluding the Platter which I additionally figure to be somewhere between 40-80lbs. Soulbear. K100 Monitor. This K100 loudspeaker kit is based upon the original ATC SCM100 monitors. We have updated the treble unit to include the latest model from the Scanspeak Discovery range, giving an improved response over the original Vifa unit. This kit means that those who have only dreamt of owning a pair of ATC speakers can now do so without having to compromise on sound quality. This represents a rare oportunity to buy a pedigree product for the price of a mongrel !

Basic Kit includes: Specifications: Treble: Scanspeak D2608/9130.00 Midrange: ATC SM75-150 Bass: ATC SB75-314 Enclosure type: 3-way reflex Frequency response: 30Hz - 25000Hz Sensitivity (2.83v/1m): 90dB Amp requirement: 30 - 300w Impedance: 8 ohm Internal volume: 100 litres per speaker Weight: 90Kg per pair Dimensons (HxWxD): 1050mm high x 380mm wide x 430mm deep To compliment the loudspeaker kits, we offer an ever-expanding range of cabinets. Flat-pack option: Factory built option: Price per pair excluding VAT. Rythmik Audio • 15" servo subwoofer F25. Dual driver sub F25 matches the low frequency output of our vented subs and for music use the output is even higher. The dual driver design increases efficiency so that only half the power is required for a given output level. Like our other high output options, a 800WRMS amplifier is included. Direct Servo Technology All our subwoofers use our patented Direct Servo technology. The servo enables precise control over the cone which is essential for tight, dynamic and accurate bass.

It also counteracts many different driver non-linearities and allows us to use lighter drivers which avoid the need for excessive amounts of amplifier power. Some of the benefits of Direct Servo include: Read more about Direct Servo in our technology section. View animation demonstrating how Direct Servo works The standard amplifier of F25 is H800XLR3. The feet are sold separately. These subwoofers are shipped via UPS freight. Bob Hodas - Speaker Placement and Acoustic Environment Effects. Educational Resources Articles written either for MIX Magazine or Recording Engineer/Producer Magazine or ModernHome Theater. – by Bob Hodas Gain insights into studio listening environments and rooms.

Speaker Placement and Acoustic Environment Effects on Nearfield Monitor Systems MIX Magazine, November 1994 – by Bob Hodas As an independent recording engineer, I have been using Nearfield monitors for the past fourteen years. The decision to purchase my own nearfields was made in 1980 after a disastrous recording project in Japan. Studio selection was handled by the recording company and everything was set in stone when I walked off the plane. Three separate studios were used for tracking, overdubs, and mixing. All three studios sounded completely different since they had different monitors and acoustic designers. All of the staff engineers were quite proud of their rooms and I was very uncomfortable suggesting that there were acoustical problems.

Well well well. Original crossover schematics for clone ATC SCM 100 - Page 6. Rythmik Audio • 15" servo subwoofer F25. The DRC (Desktop Record Cutter) - a future for vinyl cutting by Machina.Pro. Meet the Team... - machina.pro. Primary Developer / Owner... Paul Butler Tayar Component Test Engineer Cooper (aka "stop that") If he can't break the component, I'll use it (usually not by choice) Consulting Engineers... Beta Testers... Manuel Bustos (aka Sien Strickly) - Chile, South America DMC DJ Champion, Red Bull & Puma Sponsored Turntablist & Producer More to come...

Speaker/Studio Monitor Placement Secrets | Room Setup 101. Floor/Ceiling Reflection Calculator. The DIY Bass Traps / DIY Bass Absorber Kit Guide - Acoustic Fields. Today we’re going to finally assemble our DIY Bass Absorber BDA kit. This is our low frequency absorber kit. The only difference between this and our production units is that the production units have the carbon filters inside them. Now a lot of people call DIY bass absorbers DIY bass traps. I don’t subscribe to that vernacular because bass isn’t trapped by anything and I think its misleading to think in those terms.

So in the below video we’re going to show you how you can use our foam inside of the bass absorber instead of the mineral wool products that we’ve been specifying. Watch the video as you read this text as it will help. Here’s an image of the front piece. Carl’s going to show you how to slide the particular pieces in as we progress through the build. You’ve got to put a couple screws in the bottom of it to hold it all together. See how everything fits good. Now, you use the same approach to put the front two walls in there.

Now, he’s going to put the top on. Wall problem - Page 2 - AudioKarma.org Home Audio Stereo Discussion Forums. Calculate a Two-Dimensional Primitive Root Diffuser. TubeTrap - Welcome to the Real World of Bass Traps. Amroc - the room mode calculator. Warm Audio – Serious Gear, Seriously Affordable. "I just bought your WA76. This thing is incredible! I can't get a bad tone out of it, its so musical and just sounds amazing. Thank you so much for creating equipment that is so affordable and such high quality. Its especially great for someone like myself who is just starting out in production music to have access to such high quality gear at such a great price! I look forward to the future of your company! " "I played with the wa-76 all weekend and was so impressed, I bought another one today!!!!! And now that I know I can put to wa-12'a in a rack, I'm going to buy a couple of them this week..

"I've worked with newer 1176's from UA and one random silver-faced one from the 70's. "Just wanted to say - I’m pretty blown away by the WA76! "Wow. Build A Graph. Hypex Electronics BV - UcD400HG. Audio DiffMaker. Audio DiffMaker is a freeware tool set intended to help determine the absolute difference between two audio recordings, while neglecting differences due to level difference, time synchronization, or simple linear frequency responses.

The difference recording that results is only what has changed between the two recordings. If anything - a change of component, a treatment, mechanical damping, etc. - is having any audible effect on the audio signal in a system, the difference recording will have audible content. The end result is primarily intended to be evaluated by ear.

This relatively simple idea can be used demonstratet whether some products can alter audio signals in audio equipment. Changes detected by Audio DiffMaker are not necessarily audible changes for any given person. Some changes will not sound different, and some are too weak to be heard when accompanied by the unchanged part of the program material. What Can Audio DiffMaker Do? What will you need to try it? The Studio. Dub Studio offers the definitive dub plate cutting service: we cut 12 inch singles for DJs, 78rpm discs for vintage jukebox aficionados, exclusive acetates for serious roots fans, scratch plates for DMC winners, sonic art discs for installation exhibitions and even birthday presents for that special person in your life.

In fact, you can get any sound you want cut to disc here at Dub Studio - if it makes a sound, we can cut it. We have tried to make it both easy to order, and also fully customisable, so whether you want an EP with 5 tracks, or 4 singles with one track per side - the ordering system should be able to handle it, but if you prefer to do things the old fashioned way you can always give us a call and we can sort it out over the phone for you.

We work with clients all over the world, from Brazil to New Zealand, and anywhere in between. We use world-class audio tools to get the job done, and we have 10 year's experience cutting dubs for a vast range of clients. Next > HDQTRZ Mastering Studios. Top Professional Audio Cd Mastering Studio. 13 pro mastering tips | Mazen Murad. This might sound clichéd, but we're going to say it anyway: what Mazen Murad doesn't know about mastering isn't worth knowing. His credits include releases from a raft of modern-day superstars, from the quirky talents of Björk to Duffy's sultry swing, Groove Armada's laid-back tracks and the raw rock muscle of Muse.

We asked him to contribute to our collection of pro tips for aspiring mastering engineers, and he duly obliged… Move the bass If your bass is muddy, try using mid/side EQ. "You can take out the bass where it doesn't need to be - say if there's a bit of spill into the stereo," says Mazen. Compression affects width A narrow mix can be widened using mid/side processing, as compression and gain on the outer frequencies will accentuate them. Tricksy kicks If your kicks are cutting through too much yet turning them down takes out too much, try compression with a fast Attack and/or slow Release.

Drop the output Use multiple limiters "Don't just use one limiter," says Mazen. Do dither. Free Mastering Software For Windows & Mac! After spending more than a year creating the Free VST Plugins section, I’ve decided to create a specialized list of my favorite free mastering software tools in VST/AU plugin format for Windows and Mac. I’ve listed all of the plugins which I use frequently while mastering tracks for the Reminiscence Audio label and sorted them by type for easy reference. There may be some better commercial plugins out there, but the freeware plugin scene is so strong nowadays that you can do a great mastering job without spending a dime. Of course, you will need a properly treated room, as well as proper monitoring gear. And of top of that you will need lots of knowledge and experience in order to truly grasp the process of audio mastering.

I can’t really help you with those! But when it comes to free mastering software, this article will be a great starting point. Whether you’re an experienced mastering engineer or a beginner, you can use this list as an easy reference for refining your mastering chain. Terry West Productions V.O.F. MHORSE P3 Parallel Mastering Unit v1.58 Full Parallel Mastering Processor. Full Bypass. EQ Bypass. In/Output -3dB option. 3 parallel parametric equalizers. 6 Q's per band. 4 freq. for low, mid, high. Boost/cut option per band. Peak/LoShelf/HiShelf. MOJOE v1.0 Analog Parallel Equalizer. Bypass. 3 parallel bands with each 4 freq's. 3 parallel independed saturators on each band. MHORSE v1.3 Master Channel Processor. Bypass. MASQUARADE v1.1 Master Channel EQ with Mid/Side mode.

Bypass. Screenshot shown here is smaller than real gui. MASQUARADE XTRA v1.1 Bypass. MASQUARADE Baby v1.1 Channel EQ. Bypass. Ultimate Mastering Processor. The Peak and Spectrum Analyser. It's been a couple of weeks since I've been using Twelve Pro and so far i have had zero problems with this EQ in REAPER 3... 0dB.pl review snippet: CS-12 is a unique virtual mastering plugin.

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Home Mastering EQ Workshop. Scenmolton till mässor, nattklubbar, teatrar och samlingslokaler. Bygga basfälla - Kan man göra så här? - Studiobygge - Studio forum. Qbaze, den 2009-04-06, 11:44, sa: Jag har inte provat de rören specifikt men har varit intresserad av att prova, så du får gärna posta dina erfarenheter. Det jag eventuellt skulle ändra på är att forsta vinkeln in i rummet skulle jag ta bort och ersätta med den böjliga, ljudämparen du har. Anledningen är att ljud tycker det är jatteskoj att bli dämpade i krökar, för det är mer effektivt. Annars ser det ut som en konstruktion värd att satsa på. Jag fattar att du inte är ute efter att bygga en panelabsorbent eller liknande och jag tycker konstruktionen ser alldeles utmärkt ut för att vara en hörnabsorbent. Steven P. Helm: DIY Bass Traps. Kontrollrummet. Index. Mixing, CD Mastering, Vocal Tuning and Audio Editing Services.

Online Mastering, Audio Mastering Studio, London. LUFS - the new loudness unit measurement, and how to read it. Audio Mastering Techniques Course. LUFS - the new loudness unit measurement, and how to read it.