The Gain Pot gives you control over the input level. Don’t be scared of gain – it’s just a matter of science – once you get the gain right, then you will use the fader to adjust the volume to your tastes. Engineers will always tell you to make sure this is set to an [...]
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The +48 Switch
In the input section of your mixing board, you’ll a find a +48 switch that provides 48V phantom power to your condenser microphone. If your mic has its own power supply (e.g. Brauner VM1, Neumann U47) or is a ribbon microphone (e.g. Royer, AEA), do NOT switch the phantom power on as it can damage [...]
The Low Cut or High Pass Filter Switch
Depending on the manufacturer (and the price you pay!) you may have a Low Cut filter switch (sometimes called High Pass), where you can cut out unwanted low frequency rumble –these are usually centered around 75Hz. This is useful to vocalists in a recording environment to reduce low frequency hum from the outside world. Keep in [...]
Phase Reverse
One last switch you may encounter in the input section of your mixing board is phase reverse. This swaps pin 2 and 3 around on your connection, inverting the phase. “Phase Reverse” may sound like a boring and geeky term, so let’s think back to mic pick up patterns. You’ll remember we talked about different [...]
*200th Peer Review* – Lawrence Trailer – Take It To The Heart
Lawrence was one of the first to post a video on Peer Review and for our 200th Video he shares what he’s been up to since then: Currently I’m in preproduction to record my first full production album, Declaration, with producer/engineer Dave Clauss, www.DaveClauss.com. Performing my original music is still and will always be my [...]
Recording Your Voice – Some Key Terms
DAW Digital Audio Workstation. Nowadays this usually refers to the computer software used to record and mix your music on. Midi Musical Instrument Digital Interface. Commonly used to connect keyboards to your computer and send digital information to a computer about the notes played, their positions and volumes. This information can then be played back [...]
Luke James – Animal cover
My name is Luke James. I have been pursuing music for a number of years now. I am realizing that it is the only thing I want to be involved with, a part of and working on. I auditioned for American Idol and made the top 50 two years in a row (seasons 9 & [...]
Dane Chalfin. Laura Oakes. Bios.
Dane Chalfin is an industry vocal coach and the only officially contracted voice rehabilitation specialist working for the National Health Service in the UK. His clients include well-known artists and actors and his teacher training courses attract professional vocal coaches and singing teachers from around the world. He is a director of the British Voice [...]
The Causes of Vocal Paresis
According to information from the University of California at Davis’ Department of Otolaryngology, the most common causes of vocal paresis include surgical trauma and neurological disorders. However, the onset doesn’t always relate to medical complications or frequently credited overuse of the voice. Emotional events could contribute to diminishing vocal strength and control as well. The [...]
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