WikiAudio

What is the Haas Effect?

WikiAdmin — Thu, 21 May 2020 15:50:20 +0000

The Haas Effect was discovered by Dr. Helmut Haas back in 1949, and it is somewhat of a psychoacoustic phenomenon. This law, also referred to as the “precedence effect,” states that if a sound follows another sound within 40ms (below the threshold of a human’s echo...

The post What is the Haas Effect? appeared first on WikiAudio.

Oscillator Sync

WikiAdmin — Sun, 17 May 2020 00:09:28 +0000

One major feature that you’ll find on a variety of different synthesizers is oscillator sync. This refers to the process where one oscillator restarts the period of another oscillator, which results in both having the same base frequency. The timbre on the synched...

The post Oscillator Sync appeared first on WikiAudio.

Wave Field Synthesis

WikiAdmin — Sat, 16 May 2020 23:55:15 +0000

Wave Field Synthesis, commonly referred to as WFS, is a technique for spatial audio rendering. Users can create acoustic environments in the virtual realm. WFS involves producing “artificial” wave fronts that are synthesized by a number of individually driven speakers...

The post Wave Field Synthesis appeared first on WikiAudio.

ADAT Lightpipe

WikiAdmin — Sat, 16 May 2020 22:35:16 +0000

The ADAT Lightpipe, officially known as the ADAT Optical Interface, is a standard for transferring digital audio between equipment. This interface was originally developed by Alesis. Lightpipe gets its name from the fiber optic cables it uses to carry data. Toslink...

The post ADAT Lightpipe appeared first on WikiAudio.

Equal Loudness Contour

WikiAdmin — Fri, 15 May 2020 21:35:56 +0000

For those who don’t know, the equal-loudness contour is the measurement of sound pressure over a range of frequencies in the spectrum where each is perceived at the same volume as the next. ‘Phon’ is the measurement for these loudness levels in reference to these equal...

The post Equal Loudness Contour appeared first on WikiAudio.

Dynamic Range Compression

WikiAdmin — Fri, 15 May 2020 19:45:57 +0000

Dynamic Range Compression (DRC), also referred to simply as “compression,” is a procedure in which an audio signal’s dynamic range is lessened. Compression can be used in many different situations, including broadcasting, live sound reinforcement, and sound recording to...

The post Dynamic Range Compression appeared first on WikiAudio.

Jack Douglas: Record Producer

WikiAdmin — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 19:17:53 +0000

Jack Douglas, an influential American record producer, was born and raised in New York City. While starting out his career as a folk musician and performer, he worked as a songwriter on Robert Kennedy’s senatorial campaign. Douglas then had the opportunity to move to...

The post Jack Douglas: Record Producer appeared first on WikiAudio.

How do Guitar Pickups Work? Everything You Need to Know

WikiAdmin — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 15:46:26 +0000

It seems that guitarists talk about pickups more than anything else. We describe them with words like “hot”, “crunchy”, “jazzy”, etc., yet most of us have no idea what makes one pickup different from the next. So that begs the question: how do pickups work? Well, before...

The post How do Guitar Pickups Work? Everything You Need to Know appeared first on WikiAudio.

The 5 Best Cheap Delay Pedals under $100

WikiAdmin — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 15:46:52 +0000

Are you in the market for a delay pedal that can give your sound an entirely new dimension? Delay pedals are the most talked about type of guitar effects pedals on the market right now. They provide players with a unique take on space and time while naturally enhancing...

The post The 5 Best Cheap Delay Pedals under $100 appeared first on WikiAudio.

How to Set up Studio Monitors [Complete Guide]

WikiAdmin — Fri, 06 Dec 2019 10:00:13 +0000

One of the most important aspects of designing a good space where you can record and mix is making sure that your studio monitors are set up properly. Each and every decision that you are going to make during your mixing process will be based on the sounds that you hear...

The post How to Set up Studio Monitors [Complete Guide] appeared first on WikiAudio.