Q1: Professor Case, what is the least sensitive microphone, needing the most gain from a Microphone Preamplifier? Q2: And, what is the hottest microphone that might still clip the preamp, even with a pad? A: The Studio Documents/References section now has this comparison of the relative Sensitivities of all of the microphones in both … [Read more…]
For Immediate Release Lowell, MA. – The Department of Music at the University of Lowell Massachusetts has announced a change in the highly regarded Sound Recording Technology program. In September 2017, Dr. Brandon Vaccaro became the Coordinator of Sound Recording Technology. Dr. Vaccaro succeeds Dr. William Moylan, who served as coordinator of the program since … [Read more…]
To better notate microphone placement on the UML Steinway B piano in Studio 114, you may make measurements based on structural landmarks of the piano shown on the recall sheet. Thanks to MM:SRT alumnus, Bradford Swanson, for creating this for us, and alumnus Sean Patterson for the finishing touches!
High resolution photos are now available to let you take a visual tour of the API Vision console and prepare for a session from the comfort of your own browser. Many photos are quite high resolution, so this is not to be done on a dial-up modem or on a data-limited plan. Created By Ture … [Read more…]
Senior Sound Designer, Samsung Mobile, Myoung Nam has been invited to lead a Workshop at the Audio Engineering Society International Convention 2017 in Berlin. In his talk, “A Universal Language for Auditory Interaction – Sound Design for Electronic Devices,” Mr. Nam will share his experiences making the sounds you hear and feel whenever you use … [Read more…]
Recent graduate, Karl Fleck (BA: Recording Arts, Hope College (2013); MM:SRT 2016) focused his Master’s recording project on the mastering process. His paper titled, “Audio Mastering: An Investigation and Analysis of Contemporary Techniques” was split into two main sections. The first of which was a series of interviews with prominent mastering engineers including, Jay Frigoletto … [Read more…]
The leadership organizing the 140th International Convention of the Audio Engineering Society invited University of Massachusetts Lowell Sound Recording Technology Associate Professor Alex U. Case to deliver the keynote address at the event’s Opening Ceremonies. He created and delivered the following presentation, rich with audio illustrations, to a packed theatre: Intuition, Rebellion, Courage, and … [Read more…]
Dr. Shirley says: “Not so Blue is my new EP featuring 5 songs in differing styles including metal, rock, blues, jazz fusion and world influences. Each of these tunes contains harmonica, which is mostly presented in non traditional ways. It includes standard diatonic, low tuned diatonic, double bass, XB-40 and chromatic harmonica playing.” Hear it … [Read more…]
Dr. Moylan met with researchers, educators, practitioners and alumni while speaking about his recently published 3rd Edition at the “Plenary Book Session: Writing On The Art Of Record Production” at the 9th Art of Record Production Conference: Record Production in the Internet Age at the University of Oslo, Norway. Photo Caption: Dr. William Moylan and … [Read more…]
Strive for better communication with your talent! See the following Prezi for a full explanation of how to set up a talk back microphone in 114/213. Link to Prezi