My Audio Engineering course blog...
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Posted on Jan 12, 2008 02:12 am
BeerHunter
www.TheLondonProject.ca
Member Since: Feb 07, 2005
...can be found here. beerhunter341.blogspot.com/
I'm going to try and keep a record of what I learn while attending an audio engineering course.
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Keith WarrenMans reach exceeds his graspMember
Since: Oct 23, 2007
Jan 12, 2008 02:22 am Wow BH... I feel like we're getting really close. This is way too fast of a relationship for me.
On the real though, I'll be checking that out weekly. It'll be like I'm going to school on your dime! Thanks young, strapping step father, lol.
BeerHunterwww.TheLondonProject.caMember
Since: Feb 07, 2005
Jan 12, 2008 02:27 am It's really helpful for me to do this blog. It will make sure that I actually understand what I'm learning and that is what is important to me (besides being a step father of course).
Keith WarrenMans reach exceeds his graspMember
Since: Oct 23, 2007
Jan 12, 2008 02:52 am I think it's a great idea. This way, we get weekly progress reports, and like you said, you can make sure you retain all this stuff. And, you can use it as a reference if in the future you need to. I envy your courage my dear BH. It seems we've all underestimated you.
JScottDethklok, DethklokMember
Since: Dec 25, 2007
Jan 12, 2008 04:48 am Cool Idea! LOL I just read it. I will be awaiting the next Blog.
BeerHunterwww.TheLondonProject.caMember
Since: Feb 07, 2005
Jan 12, 2008 01:53 pm ... as long as I have readers, I will keep writing - lol. If anyone has any questions, just post in the comments area of the blog site and I will try and answer them or ask the teacher if I have to. Even more importantly, if I have misunderstood something, please correct me.
olddogMember
Since: Jul 02, 2003
Jan 12, 2008 02:28 pm Cool BH, I'll be keeping an eye on your blog.
Dan
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Jan 12, 2008 07:04 pm Ya, cool beans.
cooloFrisco's Most UnderratedMember
Since: Jan 28, 2003
Jan 15, 2008 01:45 pm Awesome. I will be reading this for sure. But maybe when you post, you could update this thread to give people a reminder to go read... just a suggestion.
BeerHunterwww.TheLondonProject.caMember
Since: Feb 07, 2005
Jan 15, 2008 02:59 pm Yup, will do.
FYI - i will be making my updates on Friday of each week as the class runs late one Thursday.
BeerHunterwww.TheLondonProject.caMember
Since: Feb 07, 2005
Jan 18, 2008 10:24 am New blog entry is up.
Cheers
cooloFrisco's Most UnderratedMember
Since: Jan 28, 2003
Jan 18, 2008 03:59 pm nice!
Jan 18, 2008 09:16 pm Whats the desk BH? And you should do some reviews on the sweet outboard... that AD2022 looks like a good place to start :-D.
BeerHunterwww.TheLondonProject.caMember
Since: Feb 07, 2005
Jan 18, 2008 09:56 pm Ya, AD2022 is nice and I've heard them before but not this one. We are still getting ramped up though so we haven't used it yet.
The desk is a Peavey 1600 (32x16x32)
BeerHunterwww.TheLondonProject.caMember
Since: Feb 07, 2005
Jan 25, 2008 01:22 pm Latest blog entry now posted.
Cheers and happy friday!
JScottDethklok, DethklokMember
Since: Dec 25, 2007
Jan 26, 2008 04:38 am Another fine Blog! Keep em comin'.
I am taking an Accounting class, maybe I should start a blog for it.................. I wouldn't do that to you guys. HaHa
Jan 26, 2008 08:44 am Somehow I missed this! All I can say is WOW! Maybe I'll be your apprentice someday...
BeerHunterwww.TheLondonProject.caMember
Since: Feb 07, 2005
Jan 26, 2008 05:49 pm Quote:
Maybe I'll be your apprentice someday...
"As quickly as you can...snatch the pebble from my hand."
"When you can take the pebble from my hand, it will be time for you to leave."
GregorMember
Since: Jan 08, 2004
Jan 26, 2008 06:00 pm I think things like this should be mandatory for all students to do. It's a great way to see if you get it and will help you in remembering what has been taught. Great idea BH! That closet gives me an idea......
Jan 26, 2008 10:23 pm When you can record the next Sergeant Pepper on two four-track machines linked together, then you can leave.
BeerHunterwww.TheLondonProject.caMember
Since: Feb 07, 2005
Feb 01, 2008 01:07 pm This weeks blog entry now posted. Learn about waveforms and how a microphone works.
You guys probably already know this stuff but check it out anyways if you get a chance.
Have a great weekend!
beerhunter341.blogspot.com/
cooloFrisco's Most UnderratedMember
Since: Jan 28, 2003
Feb 19, 2008 05:56 pm so you're using reaper in the class?
I think i've heard of ogg before, or was it something else. there's some sort of compression out there that is supposed to be lossless... can't remember what it it... anyways, good stuff.
BeerHunterwww.TheLondonProject.caMember
Since: Feb 07, 2005
Feb 19, 2008 06:01 pm Quote:
so you're using reaper in the class?
We are using anything/everything we can get our hands on. So far we have looked at Roland, Pro Tools, Cubase, Sonar and Reaper.
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I think i've heard of ogg before
We are just now getting to the bottom of this. Apparently it is more efficient than MP3. The instructor is looking into this and has said he will update us this Thursday.
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Feb 19, 2008 09:48 pm I use FLAC for lossless compression when I need to shrink an audio file.
I also use OMF as well.
Although I like the OGG Vorbis it is still more like and mp3 compression then FLAC or OMF. But it appears to be pretty much lossless as well.
Everything you could possibly want to know about Vorbis is here on there site. It is an open source code and does work very well.
www.vorbis.com/
BeerHunterwww.TheLondonProject.caMember
Since: Feb 07, 2005
Feb 19, 2008 11:49 pm Checked out the link... awesome... cheers Noise, I'll be passing this on to the instructor. :)
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Feb 20, 2008 07:48 pm Ya, I've been using Vorbix for a while now. I found that awhile after I found FLAC and started using it as some people didn't trust FLAC at the time.
HuePinnipedal Czar (: 3= Member
Since: Apr 11, 2004
Feb 21, 2008 09:59 am I finally got a chance to read your blog . Nice work, BH... keep 'em comin' .
BeerHunterwww.TheLondonProject.caMember
Since: Feb 07, 2005
Feb 21, 2008 11:57 am Hey guys, thanks for checking it out. Just in case you didn't know, there is a subscribe button that the bottom of the blog that will allow you to recieve alerts when the blog has been updated.
"Without no audience, there ain't no show"
Apr 01, 2008 12:50 am Hey BH, whats with that '8 feet from the space between the kick and snare' OH micing? How'd it turn out?
BeerHunterwww.TheLondonProject.caMember
Since: Feb 07, 2005
Apr 01, 2008 11:21 am Hi CS, my instructor is a believer in using the overheads as the foundation for a great drum sound. His technique (the one shown in the blog) invloves placing the OH's on an angle rather than the typical side to side. This allows the kick and snare to appear in the center of the stereo image rather than the snare being slightly off center.
It sounded awesome! Now then, a couple of things to keep in mind. The overheads were AKG451's which are awesome mics and as you would have seen in the photo, the room is huge and professionally treated. Both of course have a huge impact on the sound.
I will be recording some bed tracks tomorrow night and I will be using this technique so I will be able to hear how well this technique will work in a less than ideal environment with less than ideal mics.
Apr 01, 2008 11:29 am BH! Thanks again. You just gained another reader! :)
cooloFrisco's Most UnderratedMember
Since: Jan 28, 2003
Apr 01, 2008 02:49 pm Man, I can't imagine tracking in that large of a room! It must be treated nicely, I would be concerned about all kinds of funky reverb finding it's way onto the recording...
...my mind is tainted by only having ever recorded in my bedroom....
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Apr 02, 2008 10:02 pm Yep, I'm still catching it when I can BH.
And ya, I've used the style of OH miccing for years. It works a charm in the right room. And even in some rooms that are not perfect.
I'm with you on the placement it gives the snare and kick.
Apr 03, 2008 04:54 am Dude, thats great. My main problem with rooms and OH's is a wayward center image. Keen to hear some sounds aye.
Did they give you any tips for rooms? I've tried an XY pointing towards the gap in the snare and kick and that worked pretty well, but not perfect.
I put down 451's in my letter to Santa last year, but I don't think he got it. ******* elves.
BeerHunterwww.TheLondonProject.caMember
Since: Feb 07, 2005
Apr 07, 2008 11:18 am Hi everyone, just an FYI that last weeks blog has be posted.
Learn about fundamental frequencies and harmonic content.
Mar 31, 2008 11:37 pm 
