All About Sound episode 1: The Basics Of Equipment

i’m proud to present the latest addition to the samcast network! On this the premire episode of all about sound we go over what types of equipment there are in sound and give a lookover of what they are for before we dive more in depth in later episodes. Consider this your basic lookover into what sound mixing is all about.

What we covered in this episode:

Mic Types: Dynamic, Condenser, Unidirectional, Omnidirectional, Powered, Hi/Low-z

Mixer types: Board, Head, Rack mount, Powered, Dry (non powered), Studio, Live, Mono-Stereo-Multi-Bus, Automated

Power Amps: FET, H-Class

Crossovers

Speakers: Mains, Monitors, Subs, Powered

Cable Types: (Shielded instrument, Speaker, Hi/Low-z mic, Speakon, Tip-Ring-Sleeve, RCA)

Effects systems (onboard, external)

Recorders/Recording Equipment

Recommended Links:http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.html

http://studiobuddy.com/

http://www.taxi.com/

http://www.discmakers.com/

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/

http://www.americanmusical.com/

http://www.music123.com/

http://www.juststrings.com/

http://carvin.com/

http://www.stewmac.com/

http://www.allparts.com/Default.asp

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