HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR STUDIO MICROPHONES TO MAKE THEM LAST LONGER All Broadcasting Gadgets Podcast Radio Recording Streaming Studio television Tips TV by socadmin - October 23, 20250 Microphones are important assets that a recording studio cannot do without. Good microphones help make your records come out great. But amassing various types of microphones in your studio isn't enough. You need to take care of them so they can serve you well and live out their life span. Microphones defer in durability, and some are more prone to damage than other. However, this doesn't mean the more durable ones should be handled roughly because of their make up. In this post, we'll be covering eight top tips to help you take proper care of your mics, irrespective of the type of mics you have in your recording studio. Prevent frequent falls Frequent dropping of microphones can lead to permanent damage. For dynamic
WHAT IS A CONDENSER MICROPHONE? AND WHEN DO YOU NEED ONE? All Broadcasting Gadgets Studio by socadmin - October 21, 20250 Are you wondering about which type of microphone to get for your studio? And whether you need a Condenser microphone in your recording studio or not? Then keep reading. But first, what is a Condenser microphone? A Condenser microphone is a microphone that is capable of capturing much quieter sounds with a high degree of accuracy. THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT CONDENSER MICROPHONES Condenser microphones cannot be used on very loud sources because they often have lower maximum sound pressure levels. Condenser microphones are best used to capture vocals and high frequencies. Condensers need Phantom Power to work. This means that to get your condenser mic working, you need power supply which is easily accessible via an audio interface. Condenser microphones are more fragile than
7 HOME STUDIO RECORDING MISTAKES YOU SHOULD AVOID All Broadcasting Music Podcast Radio Recording Studio television Tips TV by socadmin - October 20, 20250 Home studios have become increasingly popular because of the many benefits it offers to both aspiring and established musicians. The liberty to record at any time you wish and for as long as you desire without thinking about the hourly cost of using a paid studio, is very exciting. And many have gone down this path to have their own studio built into their homes for the sake of convenience. But for your home studio to translate into actual benefits to your music career, you have to ensure that both the set up of your studio and your music recording is done right. The output of most home recording studios turn out to be below par because of the numerous mistakes
WHAT IS A DYNAMIC MICROPHONE? AND WHEN DO YOU NEED ONE? All Broadcasting Gadgets Recording Studio by socadmin - October 19, 20250 Are you wondering about which type of microphone to get for your studio? And whether you need a Dynamic microphone in your recording studio or not? Then keep reading. But first, what is a Dynamic microphone? A Dynamic microphone is a microphone that converts sound into an electrical signal by means of electromagnetism. A Dynamic microphone can be a moving coil or ribbon microphone, and it can be referred to as the grandfather of microphones. They have been around for a long time, and when used correctly, will give you a great sound. THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT DYNAMIC MICROPHONES Dynamic microphones are the toughest of all the microphones available. They are durable and can survive falls. Dynamics are insensitive, and works great on
QUALITIES TO LOOK FOR WHEN HIRING A VOICE OVER TALENT FOR YOUR RADIO STATION COMMERCIAL All Broadcasting Radio Recording Studio by socadmin - October 13, 20250 A voice over talent refers to an actor who records the narration, monologue, or dialogue for a radio commercial. Radio commercials are written as a script and they require a voice over talent to translate the script into an audio format. A voice over talent provides the core material in a radio ad and brings a script to life. When seeking to hire a voice over talent for your radio station commercial, it is important to go for someone that represents your brands' voice well. To get a perfect fit for your radio commercial, there are certain qualities your voice over talent should possess. And in this article, we’re going to cover six top qualities to help you make the best hire decision of a
ESSENTIAL TIPS TO AVOID HAZARDS IN YOUR RECORDING STUDIO All Broadcasting Music Podcast Radio Streaming Studio television Tips TV by socadmin - October 3, 20250 An hazard refers to any risk, object, situation, or behavior that has the potential to cause injury, ill health, or damage to property or the environment. The recording studio environment is not exempted from hazards. When proper care isn't taken, accidents can occur in the studio and result in loss of equipment, and in extreme situations, can result in loss of life. But the possibility of hazards in the recording studio should not scare you in any way. When safety precautions are taken, things will go on smoothly in the studio. And in this article, we'll be covering seven common hazards of a recording studio and also share essential tips to avoid them happening in your recording studio. ELECTROCUTION Electrocution is an hazard
10 ESSENTIAL TIPS TO PROTECT YOUR MUSIC STUDIO EQUIPMENT All Gadgets Music Recording Studio Tips by socadmin - September 30, 20250 Getting the right equipment for your music studio is very important, but that isn't all. Equipment don't and can't take care of themselves, and that is something you have to consciously do by yourself. As a Studio manager, Musician or Audio Producer, you need to be knowledgeable about how to preserve and protect the equipment that helps you produce great music. And in this article, we'll be covering ten essential tips to help you protect your music recording equipment from damage, theft or any other thing that can damage or shorten the life span of your studio equipment. Keep an Inventory of your Equipment It is important to keep an inventory of all the equipment in your studio. You can take the inventory
8 BEST BROADCASTING SOFTWARE FOR YOUR ONLINE RADIO STATION All Broadcasting Radio Streaming Studio television TV by socadmin - September 29, 20250 Searching for a radio broadcasting software for your online radio? Then you are in the right place. In this article, we'll be covering eight best radio broadcasting software you can use for your online radio. SAM Broadcaster Pro SAM Broadcaster is currently a big name in internet radio. It is easy to install, simple to use and learn and it also comes with an built-in encoder which supports AAC+, Mp3, WAM & Vorbis. SAM Broadcaster supports pal scripting and it requires an external database which are Firebird, MySQL or Microsoft SQL Server. You can run SAM Broadcaster in three modes which are the Auto DJ Mode, Play queue mode and Manual mode. The features in SAM Briadcaster are organized in three desktop views. In Desktop A,
7 TOP TIPS FOR PRODUCING A SUCCESSFUL BAND RECORD All Gadgets Music Recording Studio Tips by socadmin - September 28, 20250 Producing a band record is a little different from producing a singer or songwriter. A band is made up of different people with different personalities, and they all have their different ideas and opinions about the music they are working on. And in this post, we'll be covering seven top tips for producing a successful band record. Avoid dictatorship Don't be a dictator. Don't shove your ideas and opinions down the throat of the band members. This results in friction and hampers further relationship with the band. Be friendly with whatever band you're working with and don't make anyone feel uncomfortable with a dictatorial approach. Patience Working with a band means you have to be really patient with every member of the team. When
HOW TO MAKE YOUR STUDIO ENVIRONMENT MORE COMFORTABLE FOR YOUR CLIENTS All Broadcasting Music Podcast Radio Recording Streaming Studio television TV by socadmin - September 27, 20250 A studio environment that is comfortable generally attracts clients. And a studio that doesn't lack clients will continue to make money. Happy customers become repeat customers, and they also refer others to your studio as well. And in this post, we'll be looking at ten tips to make your studio environment more comfortable and attractive to your clients. A Clean environment The environment and ambiance of your studio can attracts or repel people. Ensure your studio is clean, well organized and homely. Your studio should smell nice and look good to attract clients. Ensure that all surfaces are wiped free of dust at the beginning and end of the day. Few staffs and limited walk-ins during sessions When your clients are in the