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092 – Dynamic Range and Headroom
092 – Dynamic Range and Headroom

In live sound, we need to know how much volume we have in the speaker system before clipping.

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Joel BlairFebruary 18, 2022
091 - The Miracle of Sound
091 - The Miracle of Sound

TPA contributor Brian Maddox discusses the nature of sound, how it relates to audio, and the importance of “getting it right at the source”.

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Joel BlairJanuary 28, 2022
090 – Clipping and Signal to Noise
090 – Clipping and Signal to Noise

In live sound systems, clipping an audio signal can eventually damage a speaker. This can be expensive to replace.

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Joel BlairJanuary 21, 2022
089 – Radio Frequency Coordination
089 – Radio Frequency Coordination

The wireless audio landscape is changing year by year, which makes the job of an RF (Radio Frequency) coordinator increasingly important.

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Joel BlairJanuary 7, 2022
088 – Highlights of the Auditory System
088 – Highlights of the Auditory System

TPA Contributor Madeleine shares some amazing knowledge from her audiology studies.

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Joel BlairDecember 17, 2021
087 – Electromagnetic Induction
087 – Electromagnetic Induction

Electromagnetic induction creates current from a changing magnetic field. This can mess with our audio systems.

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Joel BlairDecember 10, 2021
086 – AC vs. DC
086 – AC vs. DC

These two types of current power every aspect of our production.

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Joel BlairDecember 3, 2021
085 – Ohm’s Law + Wattage
085 – Ohm’s Law + Wattage

Calculating power needs is critical in production.

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Joel BlairNovember 19, 2021Ohms, wattage, power, electricity
084 – Current, Voltage, Resistance
084 – Current, Voltage, Resistance

All electrical circuits function by controlling the flow of electrons.

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Joel BlairNovember 12, 2021
083 - Hearing Loss
083 - Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is not a one-size fits all condition.

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Joel BlairNovember 5, 2021
082 - Outputs: Main L/R Mix, Aux Sends, Matrix
082 - Outputs: Main L/R Mix, Aux Sends, Matrix

Once we have a good mix we need to route it to the output of the mixer.

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Joel BlairOctober 29, 2021
081 – VCAs/DCAs
081 – VCAs/DCAs

You can assign input channels to VCAs or Subgroups, but they function differently.

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Joel BlairOctober 22, 2021
080 - Breaking Down the Decibel
080 - Breaking Down the Decibel

Sound levels are measured in “decibels,” but what does this actually mean? TPA contributor Madeline Campbell explains the science.

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Joel BlairOctober 15, 2021
079 – Dynamics Processors 101: Compressors
079 – Dynamics Processors 101: Compressors

Compression can help you build a well balanced mix.

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Joel BlairOctober 8, 2021
078 – Dynamics Processors 101: Gates
078 – Dynamics Processors 101: Gates

Gates are especially effective on percussion and other transient sounds.

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Scott AdamsonOctober 1, 2021
077 - Parametric vs. Graphic Eq
077 - Parametric vs. Graphic Eq

Both Parametric and Graphic EQ can dramatically alter a sound, but each tends to work best in specific situations.

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Joel BlairSeptember 24, 2021
076 – Soft Patching
076 – Soft Patching

Soft Patching is a super handy feature of digital mixers.

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Joel BlairSeptember 17, 2021
075 – Setting Gain
075 – Setting Gain

Correctly setting input gain is the first step to a great mix.

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Joel BlairSeptember 10, 2021
074 – Polar Patterns
074 – Polar Patterns

Being aware of a microphone polar pattern can help you control what gets in (or stays out of) your mix.

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Joel BlairSeptember 3, 2021
073 - Mic Choice in Live Sound
073 - Mic Choice in Live Sound

We have many options for microphones, but some tend to work better in certain situations.

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Joel BlairAugust 27, 2021
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