Sound Designers make everything you hear in a game except for dialog and music. They will use a DAW to create the sound effects. They can pull sounds from sound effects libraries or make the sounds from scratch. They will record sounds in the field or in a foley studio. Then they can take those […]
A spectrum analyzer allows you to observe a graphic representation of an audio signal’s amplitude and frequency response, shown in vertical and horizontal axis respectively. By inserting one of the many freely available spectrum analyzer plug ins across your computer audio, you’ll have access to a very useful ear training tool that can be used […]
The Production Sound Mixer controls recording levels, equalization settings, track assignments, media formatting and oversees the creative and technical operation of the Production Sound Crew while bringing the Director’s story to life. Being the department head, the mixer has the responsibility of interacting with the producers, editors and other department heads on the production to […]
Audio engineers and audio techs in the world of broadcast are very different in terminology and context compared to live concert sound, even though they perform similar tasks. Below you will find common television vernacular along with descriptions per position (some may vary). Broadcast Engineer (EIC): A Broadcast Audio Engineer and Broadcast Engineer, commonly referred […]
By: Gil Eva Craig You can divide sound for theater into three main areas: Sound Design: The Sound Designer creates the soundtrack for the dramatic work. This covers music, sound effects (either sourced from libraries or recorded) and atmospheres (again, either out-sourced or recorded), and any sound generating props. Sound System Design: The Sound System […]