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Re-micing via a Piano

I've heard stories of people re-micing a voice or instrument with certain keys of the piano open so the strings sympathetically vibrate with the sound, thus adding more harmonics and another timbre to the sound. Has anyone else tried something like…
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sfx library codewords

Once your library reaches a certain size then you start needing codewords to jump to the specific sounds you're looking for quickly. This is especially true with common sounds like impacts, whooshes and UI. For example, I have a batch of custom UI…
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How to connect Powered Subwoofer to Mixer?

I have two Alto TS210 Powered Active Speakers connected to Yamaha MG06 Mixer, which is then connected to my laptop via Stereo Y-Cable. That setup is working fine, however, I would like to now add a sub-woofer. Can I use the Polk Audio PSW125…
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Do you design sound for video games as well as film and television?

How much of an overlap is there between the two industries? Some games companies promote the fact that their sound designers worked in the film industry. If you work in both industries what are the main similarities and differences? Obviously…
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How would you record a tesla coil?

Hello all, I have an opportunity to record a number of Tesla coils. To put it shortly, would you have any advice as to how to make sure I do not electrocute myself or my equipment? I intend to bring my DR680 recorder, a Rode NTG-3, and perhaps also…
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What type of microphone is best suited for recording ambient sounds?

I've seen countless examples of recordings of an environment that are supposed to help you fall asleep. Examples: Train ride or Heavy Thunderstorm I am wondering, what is the best kind of microphone to record such things? It should capture all of…
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How do you make fairly portable Foley surfaces?

I want to start practicing foley walking, since it's been a while since i did it.... (And being able to do it for short projects wouldn't hurt either) I was thinking of using suitcases, but they might take to much space, since the studio i'm…
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As a sound designer/Location Audio Recordist, what would you like a Director to know before production?

Hi guys, This Tuesday, I will be attending a filmmaker's meetup group to talk about sound. The current speaker had a conflict arise and had to bail. I was asked to do the presentation. I have my own ideas as to what I wish other filmmakers knew as…
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pirate audio samples - how risky is it really?

I did a quick search for some information regarding sound design and legal issues, sound samples licensing, etc. though couldn't find anything too specific. For some time now I've been downloading pirate audio warez (mainly SFX libraries and…
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How do sound engineers maintain levels in live performances?

When I watch videos of live performances, like rock concerts, I notice that when the vocalists use the microphone the distance to the mouth will vary somewhat, sometimes significantly, and I would expect this to affect the volume levels. I have a…
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How to make your voice sound like another persons voice?

Is there any software that will make a voice of someone sound like a voice of someone else? A guy in my skype list claims he has a friend who works in "SoundDesign business" who has such a tool, and he doesn't want to tell me the name of that…
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How do binaural recordings sound in a typical stereo situation?

I'm curious if there's any notable difference between a binaural recording and a typical stereo miking pattern when listening in a studio environment. Is there anything that needs to be compensated for? Obviously I've listened to binaural recordings…
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How to balance channel volume in Adobe Audition?

I've recorded audio with a Zoom h4n and the right channel is louder than the left one. How do I balance them to make them even in Adobe Audition? People in threads over the internet just say it is possible to do but they don't say how. Is that even…
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Placement of monitor speakers: Is it normal to hear a lot more bass when stepping back?

I recently purchased my first pair of studio monitors, KRK Rokit 6's. The instruction manual states... ...and accordingly I've placed the monitors 5' apart and 5' from me, with the acoustic axis level with my ears. Sounds great, but when I roll my…
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Removing Reverb

is there any technique of removing reverb from a sound clip with out altering the original clip?
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