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Tips on Recording Gunshots

I'm headed down to Pennsylvania to help on a shoot this weekend, and I'm really excited because I'll be recording gunfire courtesy of a local Civil War reenactment group. I've never tried recording gunshots before, so I'd like some tips. The max…
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A basic question: What is the difference between Mono, Stereo, Dolby and Ultra-Stereo? (Don't worry, not looking for a detailed answer...)

Hi there, I'm producing and directing a documentary (for the first time!) and I'm currently filling out a profile of our film that will be seen by a number of industry executives (including possible buyers of our film). As well as asking for the…
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While editing dialogue, what tool do you use to eliminate clicks within words?

In order to eliminate clicks in words in Pro Tools, and I use either the Pencil Tool or cut out a cycle of the waveform. What would software tool would you recommend?
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Tackling the 100-200Hz mix overload

How do you guys deal with mix definition in the high lows/lower mids? I find that everything fights for the 200Hz range, and with track-heavy mixes, it's so easy to overload the region and turn things into mud. "It depends" is the easy answer so…
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Iphone 4 field recording

I just ordered an Iphone 4 and was getting excited about the opportunity of having the ability to lug around a field recorder everywhere I went without too much extra baggage. I was planning on ordering Blue's Mikey as I've heard some pretty decent…
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Small budget solution for portable recording

Before I start I have to admit: I am far, far away from being a pro - in fact, I am not even making sounds/music for a living. It´s what I love to do in my leisure time and that´s why my budget is a maximum of 700 Dollars. I have an obsession for…
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Free VST Effects and Instruments

Hey guys, I'm Indian and I'm pretty cheap so I've never paid for plugins or VST instruments (yet) and I'm always on the look out for something free, so I thought I'd list some of the stuff that I've found and if you guy's have something that I…
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Pro Tools vs Logic...

Hi all, I am looking for a little bit of advice on DAWs. I am Mac-based and have exclusively used Logic Studio for my work which, so far, I have found to be sufficient. But I am beginning to wonder whether I should invest in Pro Tools as my main…
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Rate of Pay for Services

Hi All: This is a great forum - I have learned so much, in the short time I have been a member. I am getting requests to do Sound Design work and people are asking me how much I charge. As a Novice Sound Designer can anyone offer any suggestions as…
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Is it bad to plug in a mic when phantom power is on?

Should I switch off phantom power before plugging in my mics that require phantom? I hear a click when I don't switch the machine/phantom power off. I tend to do it, but if I don't need to that would save me some time :-) Thanks!
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Damaged Ears are common

I've been working in the industry for almost six years. I've come across all types of engineers and a majority of them have a hard time hearing. Recently I've been wondering why this is the case? How is an industry full of sound professionals…
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Tips on creating "frozen bodypart ripped apart"

Hi! My first question here! I was wondering if anybody has any good tips for creating frozen bodyparts that gets ripped apart? Example: A man's hand gets frozen so badly that it's practically ice and another man shakes his hand, the hand gets stuck…
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Any tips on creating "dangerous/harsh" backgrounds

So upon reading all the great interviews and posts on BG creation/layering, im finally designing a specific set of backgrounds for a film. Im trying to make a background that can convey the harsh danger of a homeless girl living on the street. Its…
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Death of Osama Bin Laden -- so who's recording the crowds in NYC and outside the White House?

Come on folks, don't disappoint me! Chance of a lifetime!! I hope to hear some SoundCloud samples tomorrow morning! PS> Steve, get out of bed and get down to Pennsylvania Ave!
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How long do you usually take on a effect/on a track?

I've always wondered how long it took other sound designers to finish a single sound effect. Sure there are those 2 min wonders, but I know sometimes a sound effect can be so frustratingly obscure (I work in videogames) that it takes me more then a…
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