Studio Sound Techniques

Tape echo techniques for reel-to-reel machines.

Acoustics

An extensive step-by-step guide to correct editing.

Dual Sweep EQ & Stereo Reverb

Control room window design.

Studio Sound Techniques

Making tape loops.

The Mixer

A brand new series that delves into the intricacies of studio equipment. Part 1: The Mixer.

A rundown on the various 'head' formats available on tape recorders and the reasons for their existence.

Studio Wiring

Studio Wiring - how to interconnect all that equipment you've been buying.

Acoustics

The function of 'sound absorbers' and how to build a sound absorbent wall box.

Acoustics

This month an explanation of the function of the Helmholtz Resonator.

Founder of Ultravox and owner of The Garden Studio, John Foxx talks about all aspects of his recording methods and highlights the technological changes that have caused him to rethink the way he composes.

Acoustics

Sound Absorbers Part 3. The final part deals with acoustic treatment of the studio floor and ceiling.

TLO Records recently released a single by Bonaventura in the form of a four track Portastudio-compatible cassette that you can mix yourself. Could it be a new trend for the future?

Following on from last month's glossary of terms, we begin our run through the complicated business that is recording, with a back-to-basics approach to setting record levels.

Which Microphone?

Which Microphone? We take eight mics from Shure's successful PE Series and subject them to some rigorous practical tests - with surprising results.

Noise Reduction Systems

An explanation of the most common noise reduction systems in audio use, including Dolby A, B, C, and dbx.

Greater reliance on hi-tech instruments in the studio means there's more demand for people able to programme them. Paul Gilby spoke first to Karin Clayton about her recently formed agency that supplies programmers for studio sessions, and then to Fairlight programmer Simon Lloyd about his work.

Beyond the razor-blade: HHB's innovative CLUE system provides an answer to the digital editing dilemma. Paul Gilby pieces together the story.

Creative mixing with MIDI controlled effects

Paul Gilby takes a look at the first MIDI controlled effect - Yamaha's D1500 which heralds a series on creative mixing with MIDI controlled devices.

EXCLUSIVE: Paul Gilby examines the very latest American audio invention for removing cotton wool from your ears!