Field recordings and found sounds can be invaluable sources for getting unique results from sound design. Timo Preece shows how sound exciters help him capture the sound of Berlin.
A technique pioneered for field recording can give unique and fascinating results when transplanted to a studio setting. This short video from Diego Stocco shows you the secrets of sound design.
If you've been scratching your head trying to emulate the sound of Chewbacca from Star Wars... stop. There are everyday objects that sound just like the Wookie. You just need to find & record them.
What happens if you put Tim Exile inside an IBM Data center equipped with a Zoom audio recorder, laptop, Ableton Push and his range of controllers? Music made from samples from machines of course.
Zoom tell us their new recorder, H4n Pro, has improved upon everything that was loved about the original H4n, including better X/Y microphones, clean preamps and super-low noise floor.
Watch sound designer Diego Stocco reveal his field & studio recording microphone technique for capturing dynamics and resonances more intimately than with a standard setup. Sound designers take note.
Tascam tell us their new DA-6400 which captures 64 tracks in a single rack space has an Internal SSD Drive and Pro I/O options that make it the ideal live recorder. More info below...
An electromagnetic listening tool? Why would Electrosluch 3 be of interest to producers and sound designers? Honestly, just click on the video already and you'll see why.
TASCAM's DR-22WL & DR-44WL handheld recorders boast great features, but it's smartphone operation via Wi-Fi really caught the attention of The Sound Tutor. He shares his experience with the DR-44WL.
It was just a matter of time before an app with Apple Watch control came out to cater for the audio recording (and video production) communities. And Apogee's MetaRecorder sure looks interesting!
Whether you're primarily a recording sound designer, or an in-studio, behind a computer or synth kind, here's five types of hardware/gear every self-respecting sound designer should be armed with.
Tascam tell us their update to their popular DSLR recorder, the DR-60D MKII, now comes with new and improved microphone preamps. If you're a budding DSLR film maker this could be worth checking out.
Looking for a portable 4-track audio recorder with stereo microphones, XLR mic inputs and WiFi connectivity? Then Tascam's new DR-44WL will probably turn your head.
Will Olympus' LS-12 field recorder appeal to the serious and price conscious musician and engineer? Hollin Jones finds out if this lightweight, well-built option excels in its sound quality too.
Here at AskAudio Mag we've used the original Røde iXY for iPhone and been very impressed. So, we're excited to see what's been improved with their new iPhone 5, 5s and 5c compatible iPhone stereo mic.