Learn how various room characteristics and source-to-microphone distance affect the sound that is picked up by the microphone.

Learn which microphone characteristics influence the way microphones sound, and how you can use these characteristics to help choose the right microphones for a variety of applications.

Part two of a two part series discussing the addition of audio effects to recorded audio. In this episode, Matt Engstrom joins us to talk about gating, compression, automatic gain control, normalizing, and limiting.

In this episode, we explore the top frequently asked questions from the Shure Applications Group. Chris Lyons is joined by Tim Vear as they discuss how to clean a microphone grill and how to hook a mic up to a computer. Liftpoint from Chicago, IL provides the soundtrack on this podcast.

Part one of a two part series dealing with adding effects to recorded audio. In this episode, we're joined by Matt Engstrom to talk about EQ, reverb, delay, and pitch shifting.

Part three of a three part series on wireless microphone technology. In this episode, we help our listeners choose the appropriate antenna and its placement for their wireless system.

Part two of a three part series on wireless microphone technology. In this episode, we help our listeners pick the appropriate frequency for their wireless system.

Part one of a three part series on wireless microphone technology. In this episode, we help our listeners pick the appropriate system for their application.

Part three of our three part series on microphone basics. In this episode, Chris Lyons talks about microphone directionality, both unidirectional and omnidirectional.

Part two of our three part series on microphone basics. In this episode, Chris Lyons talks about the frequency response of a microphone, both flat and shaped.

Part one of our three part series on microphone basics. In this episode, Chris Lyons talks about the transducer found inside of any industry standard microphone, dynamic or condenser.

Ever wanted to know the difference between sound isolation and noise cancellation? In this episode, along with guest Chris Lyons, we explore the characteristics of both technologies, complete with real world audio samples.

We take a look at the history and technology of the legendary SM57 and SM58 microphones in this episode. A few highlights from the show include: the "drop test" and a testimonial from devoted SM58 user Henry Rollins. Tim Vear from Shure's Applications Department is our guest.

In this episode, we explore Shure's earphone technology and the features of the Shure SE Earphone line. Sean Sullivan, Associate Product Manager of Earphones, is our guest speaker on this topic.

In this episode we discuss common techniques for stereo miking. Spaced pairs, X-Y pairs, and Mid-Side arrangements are reviewed along with audio samples and illustrations showing set-up. For more information, download the Shure booklet "Microphone Techniques for Music - Studio Recording" at www.shure.com/ProAudio/TechLibrary/EducationalArticles.

Tim Vear from Shure's Applications Engineering department can talk wireless with the best of them. In this installment, Tim shares his knowledge of wireless technology and television airwaves... past, present and future.

In this episode, we are joined with Senior Applications Engineer Tim Vear to get a little insight on the different types of wireless antennas and the proper way to place them for optimal performance.

 

Tim is Shure's resident wireless expert and has enough knowledge on this topic to fill hours and hours of podcast shows. Luckily, we were able to talk him into only providing the highlights of his presentation.

 

At the conclusion of this podcast, if you should still feel the hunger for more wireless antenna information, log on to www.shure.com and check out our FAQ Database or contact one of Shure's applications engineers to help curb your appetite for wireless antennas.

 

Let us know what you think of this podcast, we are always looking for suggestions on topics.

 

Until next time...