A new report based on a Bectu poll of more than 4,000 UK film and TV workers lays bare the shocking lack of work and wider crisis facing the sector, and shows that the industry’s freelance workforce is bearing the brunt.
Metric Halo Launches MH Production Bundle v4
Metric Halo has unveiled the latest iteration of its acclaimed MH Production Bundle, now in version 4. This substantial update is tailored for producers, engineers, and musicians seeking a robust and versatile suite of plugins to enhance their production capabilities. We have the details.
The One Thing Nobody Is Telling Us About Online Collaboration
Many sing the praises of collaborative workflows. After all, it promises seamless remote working across borders. But here we talk about the single biggest factor spoiling the remote collaboration dream that nobody seems to be talking about.
iZotope RX 11 Review - Deep Dive From Post Expert
iZotope has just released RX 11 and RX 11 Advanced. We have all the details of what’s new, a first-look video, and our verdict of this latest version of the popular audio restoration software.
What Is Speaker Calibration Software? Everything You Need To Know 2024
Most engineers understand that quality of their loudspeaker monitoring is only half the story. With a number of options now available to help engineers actually remove the effects of the room itself, here we take a look at some options for speaker calibration in 2024.
My First Post Production Studio Set-up - Mike Thornton
Some of the team have been sharing their first studio setups. Mike Thornton started back in 1978, with the mixer and outboard designed and built by Mike to save money.
5 Ways Krotos Plugins Can Help To Speed Up Your Sound Design Workflow
In this article, Paul Maunder shares some of his favourite (and ingenious) ways that he incorporates Krotos plugins into his work, from crafting immersive soundscapes to engineering intricate audio effects.
Experts Name 'Best Kept Secrets' Studio Gear
For want of a better title we were talking the other day about certain pieces of studio gear that we swear by but don't get the attention they deserve. Sometimes overshadowed by siblings in the same family, or just not regarded as very cool, here’s some stuff that you may want to check out, in no particular order.
Adam Audio Introduces A4V and A7V Limited Edition White Studio Monitors
To mark its 25th anniversary in 2024, Adam Audio is launching a limited edition of its A4V and A7V studio monitors. These models will sport a high-gloss arctic white finish and be available from June 2024 exclusively through selected Adam Audio retailers and the company's own webstore.
Audio Production Things We Loved In April 2024
As we hit the second quarter 2024 the list of things to keep engineers interested kept on growing. With the whole gamut of mics, speakers, software, and hardware covered in this month’s offering, here we round up our favourite arrivals from April.
PSP Flow Unveils Enhanced Compression Capabilities for Film and TV Post-Production
PSP Audioware has introduced a new tool, PSP Flow, designed to elevate the quality of compression in sound engineering, especially tailored for film and TV/video post-production. Rooted in the innovative work of Italian sound engineer Paolo Pasquariello, PSP Flow incorporates a unique single-band probability compression algorithm that ensures both musical and smooth processing across diverse tracks and groups.
Pro Tools Satellite Link Explained
In this article, Paul Maunder explores a powerful feature of Pro Tools called Satellite Link which allows you to link multiple Pro Tools systems over an ethernet network. Paul explains the reasons why you would want to do this and demonstrates how to configure a Video Satellite.
The Pros & Cons Of Using Templates In The Studio
Templates promise a streamlined workflow, consistency, and a reduction in mundane setup tasks. But could these conveniences be subtly undermining the very creativity they aim to support? In this article we consider the pros and cons of using templates for the creative professional.
Tools Every Dialogue Editor Should Have In 2024
Is dialog editing part or all of what you do? Either way, you need a suite of tools to help you manipulate the spoken word, whether it’s Film, TV or Radio. In this article Mike Thornton looks at which tools, both standalone software and plugins, he feels every dialog editor should have.
Collaborator Or Hired Help - What's Possible In Freelance Audio Work?
Any audio professional worth hiring is always going to try and do their best on a project, but how far is it possible to go from hired-help to collaborator? We explore this question.
Why Audio Marketing Claims Need To Be True More Than Ever!
The audio production market is flooded with software tools promising to revolutionise the creative process. The choices are vast, but so are the claims. The integrity of these marketing claims is more important than ever. We call out some of the more dubious claims and say why they matter.
Harrison Mixbus 10 - New Features Explored
Now in its second decade, Harrison’s Mixbus sets out to bring the American console manufacturer’s sound and workflow into the box. Here we give an overview of Mixbus 10 and its new features, get some user opinion, and some background from the people behind it.
Audio Post Production Is Changing - Here's How
Earlier this year, we considered how AI is changing audio post production, however the industry has actually been on a course of change for some time already, most notably in the job roles which many of us have to take on day to day. In this article, Paul Maunder explores the other factors which have driven this change.
7 Audio Plugins Mike Thornton Can’t Live Without
Following on from various team members sharing their list of must-have plugins, in this article, Mike Thornton shares his top 7 plugins from his lifetime of working in broadcast audio and post production.
How Intelligent Audio Plugins Can Streamline The Mix Process
With a new generation of tools using either advanced algorithms or AI to do what they do, engineers can achieve more than ever in the mix. Whether it’s a fresh take on an old favourite, or the latest restorative fix, here we take a look at what can be achieved with these magic modern helpers.