AUDIO BY DESIGN

Jan 17, 2012 / 11:35AM
Avoiding Built-In Equipment Noise Problems
As audio systems designers, we often need to track down unexpected hums and buzzes in our systems that, despite our best efforts, crop up.

Mobile Apps Making Field Measurements Easier

It's truly amazing the extent of available measurement tools that literally fit in the palm of a hand.

Synchronizing Audio and Video
The problem is that not everyone perceives lip sync errors in the same way.

Ensuring Correct AV Sync
Many processors, such as embedders or encoders, have internal delays, obviating the need for external ones.

AES42: Updating the Standard for Digital Microphones

At its core, the standard defines digital phantom power (DPP) for a microphone with built-in digital circuitry.

Low-Frequency Sound And Room Acoustics
Sound has dimension, and it's sometimes easy to forget just how big sound can be.

Exploring the Properties of Acoustical Materials
When you think of an acoustical material, what comes to mind? Maybe some kind of dark gray foam glued to a wall? Perhaps orange shag carpeting?

Beware the Specs
But how meaningful are these specs? Do they provide the information we need to differentiate performance among competing models?

Learning More About 'Audio'

Even if you've been in audio for years, there are always new things to learn.

Electric Lady Studios Celebrates 40 Years
Audio and video facilities come and go.