The annual NAMM Show (National Association of Music Merchants) was once again a success in highlighting some innovative and exciting advancements in audio processing. Of course most of the excitement at the show revolved around software and digital audio advancements but my attention was focused on analog processing. My hat comes off to SSL, Tube-Tech […]
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The Advantage of a Word Clock
What is a Word Clock? Every digital device, from a simple portable CD player to a Pro Tools HD rig, has a word clock. Not to be confused with sync clock (like MTC or SMPTE), word clock is what tells a A/D or D/A converter when to take the sample. It fires an impulse to the […]
Mixing a Song for a Vinyl Release
Vinyl mastering is an artform. It is an all-analog format and it sounds great. But with that come some physical limitations. Digital formats like CD and MP3 can reproduce anything where as vinyl is more unforgiving. The last vinyl cutting lathes were produced in the early 80’s and it is impressive that we are still […]
RIAA Equalization
RIAA Equalization, there or Recording Industry Association of America, is a specification for the recording and playback of vinyl records (phonographs). In general terms, the recording is boosted in the high end and reduced in the low end for the recording and the reverse happens during playback. That is, the high-end is reduced and the low-end is […]
Producing Great Sounding Records
(Why Records Don’t Always Sound Like the Master Tape) BY: KEVIN GRAY 5/3/97 The following was written to aid engineers and producers who wish to release vinyl records. It is especially important for those who may be well versed in recording, but have not released vinyl records before. The paper is mainly about “pop” music […]
New Release: Billy Currington – “We Are Tonight”
The Audio Bay’s Andrew Mitchell is credited as one of the engineers on Billy Currington’s latest album, “We Are Tonight,” which was released on Tuesday, September 17. Currington – who is sitting at No. 8 on Hot Country Songs with the set’s first single says Mercury gave him time to create on the album. “The album was […]
Grammy Nominated Battersby Duo voted Most Awesome in Kids Music category!
The Battersby Duo was voted the Most Awesome in the Kids Music Artists category. The Battersby Duo is an award winning musical comedy team for children and families. Their fun blend of country, bluegrass, and rock led to a Grammy win in 2010 and performances at The White House for President Clinton. They’ve produced 10 best […]
International Video Release
Poni, a well-known recording artist from Albania has recently released her latest video now available on youtube: http://youtu.be/koaAQU-1p14 Three of the songs from this latest album, including the track n the video, were mastered at Audio Bay. A pop music performer, her songs incorporate elements of local folk music traditions commonly associated with southern Albania. Including her latest release she […]
Audio Bay Mastering Incorporates The Classic Sound Of SSL
The Audio Bay Mastering Studio has added the classic sound of the SSL to its equipment list. The SSL Stereo Bus Compressor Module is the center compressor section from the SSL G-Series Console. The module is a unit with a simple purpose, to makes complete mixes sound bigger, with more power, punch and drive. It brings cohesion […]
#1 Song on CD Baby.com “Top Songs” Chart (Latin Jazz)
Congratulations to Malita Barbie! Her 2nd release, discount mastered by The Audio Bay Mastering Studio & from the EP “Room 2 Groove” landed at #1 on CD Baby’s Top Songs List over the past week. The album is a unique blend of smooth jazz, funk, and Latin rhythm. Information below on where to preview & purchase the album. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/room2groove […]