Sound Design · Storytelling · Video Production

Sound Engineer Mark P. Stoeckinger

Sound designer vs Sound mixer. Stoeckinger tells us about his experience making sounds for films such Unstoppable. Enjoy. REF:  2012, ‘DP/30: Unstoppbable, sound editor Mark P. Stoeckinger (by TheHotButton)’ [online], Film… Sound… Color… Tumblr, 27 August, Available from: http://film-sound-color.tumblr.com/ [Accessed: 27.8.2012].

Creativity · Inspirational · Sound Design

SONOS STUDIO [LA] The making of.

The space serves as the best place in Los Angeles to experience Sonos, with events designed to explore the intersection of music, art and technology through creative collaborations.” REF: 2012, SONOS STUDIO LA & SUB- 06.27.12 [online], NOTCOT, 1, Available from: http://www.notcot.com/archives/2012/06/sonos-space-la-sub.php [Accessed: 28.6.2012].

Inspirational · Sound Design

Playing for Change Project [Stand by Me]

“Playing for Change is a multimedia movement created to inspire, connect, and bring peace to the world through music.” Playing for Change, 2005. We built a mobile recording studio, equipped with all the same equipment used in the best studios, and traveled to wherever the music took us. As technology changed, our power demands were… Continue reading Playing for Change Project [Stand by Me]

Radio Production · Sound Design

10 Quick Specs omitted from the Specs Chart of the ZOOM H4n

Pros Great audio quality recording [Better than CD: up to 24bit/96kHz]. Affordable price [around £230 / $300]. Stereo pair Condenser mics. Phantom Power [+48v/+24V] for external mics supported. Works fine with batteries [around 5 continuous hours]. Cons: Doesn’t allow you to check input levels or setting if the SD Card is not inserted into the slot [that… Continue reading 10 Quick Specs omitted from the Specs Chart of the ZOOM H4n

Sound Design

Microphone Techniques for Recording from SHURE

The selection and placement of microphones can have a major influence on the sound of an acoustic recording. It is a common view in the recording industry that the music played by a skilled musician with a quality instrument properly miked can be sent directly to the recorder with little or no modification. This simple approach can… Continue reading Microphone Techniques for Recording from SHURE

Radio Production

BBC – College of Production – Radio Skills: Guide to a radio studio

BBC – College of Production – Radio Skills: Gui…, posted with vodpod Gary Bales shows us around the studio where he produces Lauren Laverne’s show on 6 Music. As well as demonstrating the technical equipment that makes up the studio, Gary explains his responsibilities and those of his team and runs through a few golden… Continue reading BBC – College of Production – Radio Skills: Guide to a radio studio