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Volume 3 Number 15
September 19, 2004


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icon - arrows RANDOM LINKS: Audio Recording

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Training in the principles of sound and recording is not often effectively covered in multimedia training programs. This edition of Random Links provides links to learning more about the basics of audio through well designed online tutorials on the subject.

An excellent set of tutorials is provided is provided by MediaCollege.com. This is a free resource providing educational and reference material in the field of electronic media including video & television production, audio work, still imagery & graphics, and website design.

MediaCollege.com: Basic Audio Tutorials

  • Introduction to Audio: The basics of sound theory, sound equipment and audio work. 4 pages
  • Connections: Audio cables and connectors, wiring instructions, etc. 8 pages.
  • Sound Quality: Controlling sound levels and quality. 3 pages.
  • How Microphones Work: Basic microphone technology, examples of common types, characteristics, etc. 6 pages.
  • Using Microphones: How to choose the correct microphone and use it properly. 6 pages.
  • Balanced Audio: How balanced audio works and how to use it in your systems. 4 pages

Another source for information about recording is that offered by Audio Courses.com an online audio production school. The following are of particular interest.

  • Recording the spoken word. Many studios record narration for documentary films, sideshows, educational programs, radio dramas, commercials and books on tape. Here you will learn ways to record the spoken word most effectively.
  • Studio Recording a Simple Definition."Studio Recording as a term can mean all manner of things to a new-comer, this brief paper will help you understand the term if you are a new-comer. We just break the phrase down into three easy sections of Home Studio Recording, Semi Pro Studio Recording and Professional Studio Recording."
  • Audio Compression: Basic Overview. " H'mm so what is compression? Well the concept of compression can be hard to get initially. I still remember the feeling of not being able to hear it, or at least not knowing what to listen for. I would turn the dials on the unit and expect to hear something really obvious, but I never did. Well I heard something was changing but just didn't understand what was happening to the signal. So what is going on?"

 

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