When putting together a home audio recording studio, there is no
doubt that equipment will play a major factor in the success of the
recordings. However, this does not mean you have to pay top dollar for
everything you purchase. Most people are going to initially navigate to
the well established brand names. And if you have thousands of extra
dollars collecting dust, why not? These companies manufacture great
equipment. But it is not necessary to limit yourself to these brands. In
fact there are countless other companies out there that produce
top-notch equipment and at much more reasonable prices. I have made it a
point to do my homework before making any purchases. And it has seemed
to work well for me. Here are a few tips when it comes to purchasing
equipment for your home audio recording studio.
1. Before any
recording is done, make sure the recording space sounds good! Test the
area with room measurement software. REW Room EQ Wizard is amazing...
and free. Adequately treat the problem areas with bass traps and
broadband absorbers. There is no point in having quality equipment if
the room sounds like crap.
2. Research! This is why God gave us
the internet. There are a ton of great recording forums out there that
can teach you everything you need to know about equipment. Members of
these forums may be able to lead you in the direction of some low-cost
gems. Also check out the review sections on music instrument retail
sites.
3. Check out equipment shootout videos on the internet. There
are plenty of quality videos that compare equipment from different
brands. Use your ears. Decide what you like best. It's okay to pay
attention to brand names, put don't put too much value on them. There
are less well-known companies out there that make excellent equipment.
Seek them out. Quality doesn't have to come with a high price tag.
4.
Study the fundamentals of setting up a recording studio. Good equipment
is of little use if you have no idea how to set it up correctly. Just
imagine having several thousand dollars invested in microphones. Now
envision an unsatisfactory final project because you neglected to learn
the proper placement of these audio-capture devices. Extremely
depressing, isn't it?
5. Practice! Learn your equipment just like
you would a music instrument. Get accustomed to all the features.
Regardless of the quality of the equipment, you have to know how to use
it. Being able to get the maximum capability out of your equipment can
make all the difference.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Home Audio Systems for Use in Multiple Rooms
Imagine being able to take pleasure in your home by enjoying the
sound of your favorite music flooding the rooms, hallways, kitchens and
bathrooms. The technology of today has worked efficiently to make this
sort of creative thinking possible by providing your household with
in-ceiling speakers that are very easily controlled with just a keypad
or wireless remote control. Dinner parties can now extend with no
interruption from one room to the next without ever having to worry
about the musical mood not following. If you would like to change the
pace of the evening from calm to more upbeat, it is so easy with just
the touch from your iPad. This makes it more convenient to enjoy your
guests, your parties and your life.
Music has evolved into such an important part of everyday life. With such impressive advancements in technology, it is surprising that music does not follow us around everywhere. Well, now you can add a charming melody to a romantic evening. This greatly enhances the mood and allows you to stretch your creativity muscles. While setting a mood, take pleasure in entertaining simply by enjoying your favorite band or artist in accurate and detailed stereo sound.
Getting creative with technology and sound allows you to design a music system that is tailored to your personal interests. You can work with the company prior to installing to make sure that your needs are met from the perspective of the casual listener to even the most distinguished aficionado. Today's creative technology works happily in building systems that integrate very easily into clients' chaotic lifestyles while maintaining their invisible presence within the homes and businesses.
The options for audio for a home theater are overwhelming due to the array of possibilities offered with today's creative audio systems. Invite a specialist to your home to analyze your room acoustics. This will help the company prepare a tailored audio system for your room or perhaps recommend an existing system. Either way, your home theater will be equipped with the perfect speaker for every individual application. There are so many speaker choices available.
Calling or visiting a site will help to give you an idea as to what could possibly happen for your home theater. Express your ideas and let others take care of executing your creativity. The technology is here and it is possible. Impress yourself by being impressed by your home.
Music has evolved into such an important part of everyday life. With such impressive advancements in technology, it is surprising that music does not follow us around everywhere. Well, now you can add a charming melody to a romantic evening. This greatly enhances the mood and allows you to stretch your creativity muscles. While setting a mood, take pleasure in entertaining simply by enjoying your favorite band or artist in accurate and detailed stereo sound.
Getting creative with technology and sound allows you to design a music system that is tailored to your personal interests. You can work with the company prior to installing to make sure that your needs are met from the perspective of the casual listener to even the most distinguished aficionado. Today's creative technology works happily in building systems that integrate very easily into clients' chaotic lifestyles while maintaining their invisible presence within the homes and businesses.
The options for audio for a home theater are overwhelming due to the array of possibilities offered with today's creative audio systems. Invite a specialist to your home to analyze your room acoustics. This will help the company prepare a tailored audio system for your room or perhaps recommend an existing system. Either way, your home theater will be equipped with the perfect speaker for every individual application. There are so many speaker choices available.
Calling or visiting a site will help to give you an idea as to what could possibly happen for your home theater. Express your ideas and let others take care of executing your creativity. The technology is here and it is possible. Impress yourself by being impressed by your home.
Monday, September 29, 2014
Are Home Theater Amplifiers or Preamplifiers Necessary?
There are many lesser-known components available that are vital to
creating a high-end home theater environment. Some of these components
include sound equipment like a home theater amplifier or a surround
sound preamplifier. If you aren't familiar with these custom home
theater components, don't be overwhelmed. Below you'll find descriptions
of both as well as how you can find a home theater preamplifier and
amplifier that's right for your entertainment system.
The surround sound preamplifier and the home theater amplifier, though similar, are two separate components for a reason. The following is information on these components that will help you get a better understanding of what each does and how they work in unison.
Surround Sound Preamplifier
The home theater preamplifier was originally a simple component contained in the audio-visual receiver that serves as the core of a home theater system. To allow for better control over a theatre's audio quality, however, many manufacturers have begun offering preamplifiers as a separate component that can be more directly controlled. This doesn't mean that it's been completely removed from the A/V receiver and its functions. Several models such as the NAD T175 from NAD still feature decoding technology as well as control functions which allow for greater customization of the audio experience.
As the name implies, the surround sound preamplifier's job is to act as an initial amplifier for audio signals that come in to the A/V receiver. This allows the amplifier, or power amplifier (as it is also known), to have much less work to do in order to get the audio level to the point that you want it at. By using one in your system, you will also gain an additional control point for making small adjustments to the quality of your sound so that you can make everything exactly like you want it to.
Home Theater Amplifier
The home theater amplifier was also originally just a component of the A/V receiver. As the use of custom components began to rise in popularity, though, the amplifier was one of the first pieces to be separated. A separate amplifier allows for a much greater level of control when it comes to the volume and clarity of your audio, and when combined with a preamplifier, will allow you to customize your audio experience to the layout of the room or rooms that your system covers.
As previously mentioned, the home theater amplifier is sometimes referred to as the power amplifier because it is independently powered, as opposed to having to share its power with the other components of the A/V receiver. When audio information is sent to the amplifier from an A/V receiver or other decoder, it is sent as separate audio channels which are then independently amplified. The specific levels of amplification can be altered at the amplifier itself, allowing you to "shape" the end result to accentuate the specific qualities of your audio that you prefer and that work best with the acoustics of your home layout. Audio components manufacturers such as PSB strive to include as many options for audio customization as possible, ranging from basic graphics equalizers and volume controls to virtual audio effects, bass boosting technology, and the ability to emulate a wider range of sounds from individual speakers to better control the way that your home theater system plays audio.
If you are designing a very large home theater room or if you plan to have a complicated theatre layout, consider purchasing these components. When the two pieces are installed and are working together, you will have greater control over volume, better sound quality and clarity, and an optimum system for making additional customization changes to. A home theater custom installer can give you specific information about your amplifier needs if you are unclear about whether these items are right for your theater.
The surround sound preamplifier and the home theater amplifier, though similar, are two separate components for a reason. The following is information on these components that will help you get a better understanding of what each does and how they work in unison.
Surround Sound Preamplifier
The home theater preamplifier was originally a simple component contained in the audio-visual receiver that serves as the core of a home theater system. To allow for better control over a theatre's audio quality, however, many manufacturers have begun offering preamplifiers as a separate component that can be more directly controlled. This doesn't mean that it's been completely removed from the A/V receiver and its functions. Several models such as the NAD T175 from NAD still feature decoding technology as well as control functions which allow for greater customization of the audio experience.
As the name implies, the surround sound preamplifier's job is to act as an initial amplifier for audio signals that come in to the A/V receiver. This allows the amplifier, or power amplifier (as it is also known), to have much less work to do in order to get the audio level to the point that you want it at. By using one in your system, you will also gain an additional control point for making small adjustments to the quality of your sound so that you can make everything exactly like you want it to.
Home Theater Amplifier
The home theater amplifier was also originally just a component of the A/V receiver. As the use of custom components began to rise in popularity, though, the amplifier was one of the first pieces to be separated. A separate amplifier allows for a much greater level of control when it comes to the volume and clarity of your audio, and when combined with a preamplifier, will allow you to customize your audio experience to the layout of the room or rooms that your system covers.
As previously mentioned, the home theater amplifier is sometimes referred to as the power amplifier because it is independently powered, as opposed to having to share its power with the other components of the A/V receiver. When audio information is sent to the amplifier from an A/V receiver or other decoder, it is sent as separate audio channels which are then independently amplified. The specific levels of amplification can be altered at the amplifier itself, allowing you to "shape" the end result to accentuate the specific qualities of your audio that you prefer and that work best with the acoustics of your home layout. Audio components manufacturers such as PSB strive to include as many options for audio customization as possible, ranging from basic graphics equalizers and volume controls to virtual audio effects, bass boosting technology, and the ability to emulate a wider range of sounds from individual speakers to better control the way that your home theater system plays audio.
If you are designing a very large home theater room or if you plan to have a complicated theatre layout, consider purchasing these components. When the two pieces are installed and are working together, you will have greater control over volume, better sound quality and clarity, and an optimum system for making additional customization changes to. A home theater custom installer can give you specific information about your amplifier needs if you are unclear about whether these items are right for your theater.
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Article Marketing - How to Promote High End Audio Home Systems Using Article Writing
Products that cost thousands of dollars are usually harder to
sell. This is especially true if you are trying to sell high end
products on the Internet - a faceless medium. So how can you build up
enough trust for the customer to be willing to part with thousands of
dollars for a high end home audio system? Perhaps the answer lies in
article marketing.
Tip 1: Provide home audio setup tips.
Tip 2: Show customers how to choose the right audio system.
Tip 3: Build trust by sharing expert knowledge.
Tip 4: In the author box, state that the content is provided by a reputable Company.
Tip 1: Provide home audio setup tips.
Writing audio related articles that show sound enthusiasts how to setup home audio systems can attract a lot of targeted traffic. These are homeowners who are interested in setting up a complete audio system in their living room, and they are searching for information on how to do that. Provide that information, and you stand a chance of making a sale.
Tip 2: Show customers how to choose the right audio system.
Pick the top audio systems in the market, and write about them. Tell your readers why you have recommended these systems. What are the strengths? And what kind of experience can the homeowners expect to have after installation?
Tip 3: Build trust by sharing expert knowledge.
It is very difficult to sell something that is worth thousands of dollars to someone who doesn't trust you. So try to build trust by sharing expert knowledge. The more good stuff you share, the more credible you sound.
Tip 4: In the author box, state that the content is provided by a reputable Company.
Finally, customers want to know who they are buying from. If you have been in this business for years, let the customers know in the author box.
Tip 1: Provide home audio setup tips.
Tip 2: Show customers how to choose the right audio system.
Tip 3: Build trust by sharing expert knowledge.
Tip 4: In the author box, state that the content is provided by a reputable Company.
Tip 1: Provide home audio setup tips.
Writing audio related articles that show sound enthusiasts how to setup home audio systems can attract a lot of targeted traffic. These are homeowners who are interested in setting up a complete audio system in their living room, and they are searching for information on how to do that. Provide that information, and you stand a chance of making a sale.
Tip 2: Show customers how to choose the right audio system.
Pick the top audio systems in the market, and write about them. Tell your readers why you have recommended these systems. What are the strengths? And what kind of experience can the homeowners expect to have after installation?
Tip 3: Build trust by sharing expert knowledge.
It is very difficult to sell something that is worth thousands of dollars to someone who doesn't trust you. So try to build trust by sharing expert knowledge. The more good stuff you share, the more credible you sound.
Tip 4: In the author box, state that the content is provided by a reputable Company.
Finally, customers want to know who they are buying from. If you have been in this business for years, let the customers know in the author box.
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Marketing? I have the tools, knowledge, and resources to help you
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Thursday, September 25, 2014
Home Audio Recording Fun
I'm not even sure how old I was when I got the gift for
Christmas, but I remember thinking it was a pretty impressive piece of
electronic hardware. It was really cool looking (technologically
speaking), and I was awfully proud to own it. It certainly made for lots
of fun times.
What was this high-tech gift, you ask? Why, it was a tape recorder! It was a monographic, reel to reel tape deck that came with it's own plug-in microphone. I could hold that mic up to my transistor radio's speaker and record songs onto tape. I could also play the guitar and sing and record every second of it. I could even hide and record conversations from unsuspecting family members. I was in recording heaven!
Years later I owned an 8 track stereo recording deck (ok, that was a mistake). At another point in time I had a stereo cassette recording deck that would physically flip the tape over when one side was finished recording or playing. Now I own a more conventional stereo dual cassette deck, but I no longer use it for recording or much of anything else for that matter.
All my recording is now done on my computer. The audio and midi software available today for computer recording is quite amazing. You can record multiple tracks, edit the recordings and add special effects as desired. Many of the audio recording programs come with their own native special effects such as reverb, compression, flanger, and chorus, to name a few. Some of the recording software can also accept third party effects such as vocal removers, tube amp effects and many more.
Multitrack recording software allows for recording various live instruments, vocals, etc, onto individual tracks. After recording one track, you can play it back while recording another. Once finished, you can mix all the individual tracks down into one stereo track. Some recording software will import and record both audio and MIDI, some audio only. If you have a MIDI keyboard or other MIDI instrument, be sure to pick software that handles both formats.
Creating a simple home audio recording studio is easy. In addition to software, an audio and/or midi interface will allow you to plug all kinds of audio components, microphones and instruments into your computer for live recording, recording from tape or even from your old vinyl lp's. You can also use a home stereo system as an interface for audio components by running cables to it from your computer's sound card. A laptop with recording software and a USB interface can serve as a totally portable recording studio. And again, if you have MIDI instruments, be sure to get an interface that will allow connecting them in additon to audio components and instruments.
The digital revolution has made music recording easily available to anyone with a computer. If you enjoy music and want to do more than just download mp3's from the Internet, get some multitrack recording software and start your own home sound studio.
What was this high-tech gift, you ask? Why, it was a tape recorder! It was a monographic, reel to reel tape deck that came with it's own plug-in microphone. I could hold that mic up to my transistor radio's speaker and record songs onto tape. I could also play the guitar and sing and record every second of it. I could even hide and record conversations from unsuspecting family members. I was in recording heaven!
Years later I owned an 8 track stereo recording deck (ok, that was a mistake). At another point in time I had a stereo cassette recording deck that would physically flip the tape over when one side was finished recording or playing. Now I own a more conventional stereo dual cassette deck, but I no longer use it for recording or much of anything else for that matter.
All my recording is now done on my computer. The audio and midi software available today for computer recording is quite amazing. You can record multiple tracks, edit the recordings and add special effects as desired. Many of the audio recording programs come with their own native special effects such as reverb, compression, flanger, and chorus, to name a few. Some of the recording software can also accept third party effects such as vocal removers, tube amp effects and many more.
Multitrack recording software allows for recording various live instruments, vocals, etc, onto individual tracks. After recording one track, you can play it back while recording another. Once finished, you can mix all the individual tracks down into one stereo track. Some recording software will import and record both audio and MIDI, some audio only. If you have a MIDI keyboard or other MIDI instrument, be sure to pick software that handles both formats.
Creating a simple home audio recording studio is easy. In addition to software, an audio and/or midi interface will allow you to plug all kinds of audio components, microphones and instruments into your computer for live recording, recording from tape or even from your old vinyl lp's. You can also use a home stereo system as an interface for audio components by running cables to it from your computer's sound card. A laptop with recording software and a USB interface can serve as a totally portable recording studio. And again, if you have MIDI instruments, be sure to get an interface that will allow connecting them in additon to audio components and instruments.
The digital revolution has made music recording easily available to anyone with a computer. If you enjoy music and want to do more than just download mp3's from the Internet, get some multitrack recording software and start your own home sound studio.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
What's So Good About Home Audio Visual Systems
Everyone would love to have a dedicated room in the house
especially designed for recreational and entertainment purposes, however
not many people even dare to dream about purchasing an audio-video
system because these devices are considered not only very expensive, but
also hard to connect together. In addition, there is also the
misconception that you will make a large investment in a home theater
system that you can only watch TV on or listen to your favorite music.
However, nothing can be further from the truth, as these systems can
provide a lot of fun for all the members of the family, regardless of
age or gender.
For example, if you are enjoying a fine Sunday afternoon and your friends decide to come over and you did not finish watching a movie, you can prepare some snacks and continue watching that movie in the kitchen, if you have an audio video distribution system. At the same time, you can make a fine recording of your family or one of your members playing the piano for instance and send the perfect gift to an aunt or uncle that you did not see for a long time. As you may notice, the audio video systems allow you to do a lot of activities with the members of your family and friends, even though it is recommended that an adult is the one responsible with making the necessary adjustments to the devices.
Another advantage of the audio video systems, mostly on the professional devices, is the flexibility they provide. Most of the speakers, subwoofer, cables and the TV have handles or wheels on the table support, that allow you to easily move them around the room for the moments when you want to rearrange their position or clean up the place. In addition, the professional home audio video systems are usually more resilient and provide an extended warranty that can prove to be very useful in case of accidents.
However, one of the most appreciated benefits of an audio video system is the possibility to choose to watch what you want and exactly when you want it. Moreover, if you invest in a whole house audio video distribution system, you will no longer have any fights in the family regarding a certain TV channel. Every member will be able to watch their favorite programs in any room they want without disturbing the others
For example, if you are enjoying a fine Sunday afternoon and your friends decide to come over and you did not finish watching a movie, you can prepare some snacks and continue watching that movie in the kitchen, if you have an audio video distribution system. At the same time, you can make a fine recording of your family or one of your members playing the piano for instance and send the perfect gift to an aunt or uncle that you did not see for a long time. As you may notice, the audio video systems allow you to do a lot of activities with the members of your family and friends, even though it is recommended that an adult is the one responsible with making the necessary adjustments to the devices.
Another advantage of the audio video systems, mostly on the professional devices, is the flexibility they provide. Most of the speakers, subwoofer, cables and the TV have handles or wheels on the table support, that allow you to easily move them around the room for the moments when you want to rearrange their position or clean up the place. In addition, the professional home audio video systems are usually more resilient and provide an extended warranty that can prove to be very useful in case of accidents.
However, one of the most appreciated benefits of an audio video system is the possibility to choose to watch what you want and exactly when you want it. Moreover, if you invest in a whole house audio video distribution system, you will no longer have any fights in the family regarding a certain TV channel. Every member will be able to watch their favorite programs in any room they want without disturbing the others
Monday, September 22, 2014
Great Ways to Enjoy Your Home Audio Wireless Speaker System
Watching HD movies and TV programs will give you the best
experience if you have high quality speakers hooked up. But, that's not
all. You could even use these speakers to play out your favorite songs.
Think about it, with the surround setup of your speakers, it would be a
great treat. Shop around and you will discover in the market there are
varieties of home speakers that are available. The conventional ones are
the wired speakers. Now, if you are a trend setter, you might want to
take a closer look at the Home Audio Wireless Speaker package.
Personally, I will use the following two ways to take full advantage of my Home Audio Wireless Speaker system. Read the first one, which is the conventional way. But, don't forget to check out the second one, my creative usage of the wireless technology.
Hook up to your home theater system:
With the launching of new flat screen TV every now and then, and coupling with the price competition among the different brands, owning a flat screen TV would naturally be on top of most households shopping list.
For me, I hook up my flat screen HDTV with my wireless surround sound speakers system to create the cinematic feel in my living room. Big brands such as Samsung and Philips are already offering home theater systems that take full advantage of the wireless surround sound to reproduce the cinematic atmosphere that movie goers would craze for. When it comes to superb sound quality reproduction, I give my two thumbs up to Dolby digital surround system. This is on the top of my "features" checklist.
Other big boys are not losing out to Samsung and Philips. Many manufacturers are also incorporating the wireless technology into their entertainment appliances like TVs and DVDs.
The main plus point with wireless speakers system is that there will be minimum usage of wires. It is easy to hook them up to your home theater or audio system through signal transmitter.
Hook up to your gadgets
Do you know that you can connect your mobile phone to the wireless speakers? This is what I called my personal "blow-up portable headphone". I love it this way because I can move freely without the wires hanging below my chin.
PC speakers development are not far behind the audio big boys. The PC speakers have their own wireless version too. Some are of pretty good audio quality for casual songs playback and as well as for gaming.
Home Audio Wireless Speaker systems are not without its fair share of drawbacks. The primary cause surrounds on the use of radio frequency to deliver sound. Critics claimed that this produced poorer quality sound reproduction in comparison to wired speakers.
To me, the bottom-line in making your shopping decision, is very much depends on your needs and budget. Read out on as many reviews as your time permit and then ask yourself this question- With my current budget, how best can I satisfy my needs?
Personally, I will use the following two ways to take full advantage of my Home Audio Wireless Speaker system. Read the first one, which is the conventional way. But, don't forget to check out the second one, my creative usage of the wireless technology.
Hook up to your home theater system:
With the launching of new flat screen TV every now and then, and coupling with the price competition among the different brands, owning a flat screen TV would naturally be on top of most households shopping list.
For me, I hook up my flat screen HDTV with my wireless surround sound speakers system to create the cinematic feel in my living room. Big brands such as Samsung and Philips are already offering home theater systems that take full advantage of the wireless surround sound to reproduce the cinematic atmosphere that movie goers would craze for. When it comes to superb sound quality reproduction, I give my two thumbs up to Dolby digital surround system. This is on the top of my "features" checklist.
Other big boys are not losing out to Samsung and Philips. Many manufacturers are also incorporating the wireless technology into their entertainment appliances like TVs and DVDs.
The main plus point with wireless speakers system is that there will be minimum usage of wires. It is easy to hook them up to your home theater or audio system through signal transmitter.
Hook up to your gadgets
Do you know that you can connect your mobile phone to the wireless speakers? This is what I called my personal "blow-up portable headphone". I love it this way because I can move freely without the wires hanging below my chin.
PC speakers development are not far behind the audio big boys. The PC speakers have their own wireless version too. Some are of pretty good audio quality for casual songs playback and as well as for gaming.
Home Audio Wireless Speaker systems are not without its fair share of drawbacks. The primary cause surrounds on the use of radio frequency to deliver sound. Critics claimed that this produced poorer quality sound reproduction in comparison to wired speakers.
To me, the bottom-line in making your shopping decision, is very much depends on your needs and budget. Read out on as many reviews as your time permit and then ask yourself this question- With my current budget, how best can I satisfy my needs?
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