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Basic Mixing Techniques (Sound on Sound) Review

Basic Mixing Techniques (Sound on Sound)
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Get this book! This little book (literally - it's a little bigger than a palm pilot) is five chapters packed with 175 pages, including the glossary. It is worth more than books twice its size, with twice the content. I started in music doing rap, hiphop and electronica so I got my experience from doing talent shows, contests, and parties and later in college playing gigs in a band, and later going totally digital on a PC. I never went to school for this stuff, so what I wanted was some indepth tips and techniques to polish my sound. Most other books are extremely intellectual and contain very little practical-wise for someone who already has some experience. You'll learn all the correct words and terminology for what you've already done from experience. Now you can take a written test and pass with an A. But it won't help you recording wise. Also typical books will only give advice on your standard pop or rock recordings. I'm doing techno which pretty much goes by its own rules. No reverb on the bass track? Yeah right! This book gives you practical techniques, tips and advice on a whole lot of stuff!! Effects techniques, recording vocals, balance, mix automation and little tricks for getting around little shortcomings your gear may have. And it gives you alternatives for different styles of music. First I was a little nervous when I saw how little it was. And it came a big 'ole box. I was like, "oh no, I wasted my money again." But believe me this book delievers!! It gives new meaning to "put it in da mix!"

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In music recording, the quality of a mix is every bit as important as the quality of the performance, and potential hit singles have been ruined by poor mixing. This helpful guide blows the lid off the secrets of mixing and explains in easy and illustrated terms how you can create a professional-quality recording with even the most basic equipment.

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Modern Recording Techniques, Sixth Edition Review

Modern Recording Techniques, Sixth Edition
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Modern? As a reprint this book is getting pretty old now and would really benefit from some new material. I'm also not sure who the audience is meant to be. It's too generalised to appeal to someone who understands the fundamentals of recording and yet would probably scare off someone who is relatively new to the subject.
The format is very text bookish and is let down by the lack of solid tips, techniques and examples that would have bought this otherwise ordinary book to life.
Unless you have the luxury of already owning all the other recording books advertised on Amazon I would shunt this one further down the list.

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Audio-Technica ATR-6550 Video Camera Condenser Shotgun Microphone Review

Audio-Technica ATR-6550 Video Camera Condenser Shotgun Microphone
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The ATR6550 is a GREAT $50 mic. If you are going to interview others, or recording in a room with echo, USE THIS MIC! The video explains my reasons for choosing this one...

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Designed especially for use with video cameras, this condenser shotgun mic features a switchable polar pattern for effectively capturing nearby or distant sound sources. Get crisp and intelligible pickup in the studio or in the field.

Made for Video Cameras The ATR6550 includes a camera mount for easy attachment to your video camera (also includes a standard stand clamp).
The 3.5mm mini jack connector plugs directly into your camera, and the included foam windscreen reduces wind interference in the field.
Switchable Range Setting In its "Tele" range setting, or supercardioid pattern, the condenser is engineered to pick up dialogue and sound effects at a distance, while bypassing ambient noise such as traffic, air-handling systems, room reverberation and mechanically coupled vibrations.
When ambient noise is not an issue, or the sound source is nearby, switch to the "Normal" (cardioid pattern) range setting.
ATR6550 Specs
Element:Condenser
Polar Pattern:Normal: Cardioid; Tele: Supercardioid
Frequency Response:70 - 18,000 Hz
Open Circuit Sensitivity:Normal: -56 dB; Tele: -45 dB
Impedance:Normal: 1,000 ohms; Tele: 2,200 ohms
Weight:113 g (4 oz)
Cable:1 m (3 feet) long, permanently attached cable with 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) mini-plug

What's in the Box ATR6550 Microphone, Camera Mount, Microphone Stand Clamp, Foam Windscreen, 6.3 mm (1/4-inch) Adapter Plug, AA Battery

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