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AUDIO ARTICLES
New ! Creating an Audio CD in Soundtrack Pro
Soundtrack Pro does not create audio CDs automatically, but you can still do so, if you know how. This article explains the steps. Also, Peter Neil, from the BBC, suggests another program that makes this process even easier. (Published: Jul. 2010 ; Soundtrack Pro v. 2.x, 3.x) Setting Audio Record Levels on a Video Camera
Setting the correct audio recording levels on a video camera is crucial to obtaining the best sound during production. This short article explains some of the choices and what you need to know. (Published: Jun. 2010) Creating Surround Sound Mixes
Surround sound mixing is even more of an art than standard stereo mixing. In this article, we take a quick look at channel allocations and some general thoughts to getting the right mix. (Published: Jun. 2010 ; Soundtrack Pro v. 1.x, 2.x, 3.x) Gear Report: Covering the NAB 2010 Show for The Buzz
In this post-NAB 2010 report, I show how we covered this huge trade show for the Digital Production Buzz. 16 reporters, crew of 22, live hourly audio brodcasts, and daily one-hour show specials. This goes into the gear, the process, the file naming conventions ... everything. (Published: Jun. 2010 ; Soundtrack Pro v. 2.x, 3.x) A Fiber Option Connection Built-Into Every Mac
You may not know it, but there's a fiber optic audio connection built into every Mac. This article describes what it is, where it is, and how to use it. (Published: Jun. 2010) Audio Gear for The Buzz at the 2010 NAB Show
As we gear up for the 2010 NAB Show - where the Digital Production Buzz is the Official Podcast of the event - I thought you'd be interested in the gear we are using and how we are using it. Next month, I'll report on what we did. (Published: May 2010 ; Soundtrack Pro v. 3.x) Fixing Audio Sync Drift in DSLR Cameras
A common complaint about matching audio between DSLR cameras and digital audio recorders is that the audio sync drifts. This article provides three references you can use to resolve this problem. (Published: May 2010) Where Do You Drag What?
It's possible to drag files from the Finder into the Final Cut Browser. But do you want to? In this article, I explain the process and provide reasons both pro and con about doing so. (Published: May 2010 ; Final Cut Pro v. 5.0x, 5.1x, 6, 7.x) Technique: Green Bar at the Top of an Audio Clip
Have you ever wondered what that thin green line means at the top of some of your audio clips? Well, this short article let's you in on the secret. (Published: Mar. 2010 ; Final Cut Pro v. 4, HD, 5.0x, 5.1x, 6, 7.x) Technique: Nesting in Final Cut Pro
Nesting is the process of placing one sequence inside another sequence. There are many reasons why this technique is useful. This article highlights several of them, including ways to fix problems when your nested audio does not appear. (Published: Mar. 2010 ; Final Cut Pro v. 4, HD, 5.0x, 5.1x, 6, 7.x) | 
