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What happened to the Blu-ray? The Once King of High-Definition Entertainment

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Once the undisputed champion of high-definition home entertainment, Blu-ray has experienced a market decline in recent decades, based on statistics. While its mainstream dominance may have somewhat faded, the format is far from obsolete. This…
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How the Digital Age Revolutionized the Recording Studio & Production

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For decades, recording studios were known as large soundproof buildings with specialized audio gear that were very expensive to construct and manage. The audio equipment and instruments alone were unreachable to purchase for most artists. The…
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Automated Dialogue Replacement (ADR) and How It’s Used

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What is Automated Dialogue Replacement? Automated Dialogue Replacement, or ADR for short, is the process of replacing the original dialogue in a video or film with new dialogue to match. This technique can be used for many reasons, such as…
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Audiobook Self Recording Guide | Steps and Process

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When recording an audiobook, it can seem like a daunting task. However, there are some procedures you can take to make the process smoother and less time-consuming. One practice the narrator can do when recording is to keep reading and not stop after making a mistake. This will help the narrator keep a constant tone, speed, and cadence throughout the audiobook.
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What are audio stems? The process and its uses.

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An audio stem is combined audio or multitracks that is exported as one mono or stereo audio file to be processed later for the mixing or mastering stage. Learn the steps to creating stems and consolidating audio.
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How to Build Your Career as an Audio Engineer | Skills, Networking & Getting Jobs

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The first step is to find a good education platform within your budget that offers courses in sound recording and audio engineering. This can be by online audio engineering lessons, workshops, courses, and institutions. The first class I took when considering audio engineering was a week-long course at a recording studio. It was an introduction to the basics of recording. This created the spark and passion to continue the path. When beginning, I would encourage you to start with introductory classes to get the understanding and basics.
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What is a Broadcast Studio? The uses and Design

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A broadcast studio is a facility with an assortment of audio and video production technologies tailored to the media and broadcast medium. The studio may be used to produce live television programs, commercials, and talk shows. With these tools, TV producers can ensure that everything that's recorded is broadcast in the best way possible.
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Pro Tools First is discontinued! What does this mean for users? What’s next?

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This article has been updated to provided new information on Pro Tools Intro. Article originally published  1/1/22. Released in 2015, Pro Tools First was a limited version of the software which allowed up to 4 input tracks for recording…
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The Complete Guide to AudioBook Production & Budgeting

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Audiobooks have experienced unprecedented growth in popularity over the past decade, with more and more people turning to audio as their preferred way of consuming content. In 2021, it is estimated that over 130 million people listened to audiobooks…
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A Guide to Promoting Your Music Online | Top Websites for Promotion & Distribution

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In this digital age, the promotion and distribution of music have been greatly advanced by the internet. Several websites now make it easier for musicians to promote their music as well as find a wider audience through social media. We will…
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What is Audio-Post Production, the Roles and Process?

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Audio post-production is an essential process in the film industry. It can be anything from adding sound effects to a film, mixing dialogue, or even fixing background noise. Many different programs are used for post-production but the most common is Pro Tools. Pro Tools has been used for decades in the industry and it's easy to use. Other programs include Logic, Adobe Audition, and Audacity.