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Analog & Digital Audio Feature Writer: Richard Mudhar

Explore the world of sound and audio, including portable audio players like the Ipod and home hi-fi audio systems. Discover how to set up digital music servers at home to have your music collection at your fingertips - or alternatively play an Ipod through your stereo system..

Learn how to make field recordings and location sound for video or own podcasts. Set up a home music recording studio, discover how to edit sound using free software.

Music recording shows how to record a drum kit, the parts that make up a home studio and the cutting edge of electronic musical instrument designs. Find out what radio production is all about.

The section features reviews of audio equipment for real-world experience of items like portable music players, hi-fi, recording equipment and software.


Feature Writer Articles in Analog & Digital Audio

 		A Lost Decade for Audio Quality, 2000 to 2009
A look back over a decade with plenty of audio developments. The iPod, Spotify, downloads, peer-to-peer file sharing - generally it was about quantity, not audio quality.
Zoom H4n Handheld Audio Recorder
The Zoom H4n works well for the musician on a budget. It can record from its own mics, or interface to studio mics or mixer via XLR or mini jacks.
How to Repair A Headphone Cable
Headphone cables are very difficult to solder due to their special construction. Knowing the details makes it possible to replace the moulded plug in many cases.
DAB Digital Audio Broadcasting
FM radio has served well since the 1950s, but performance in portables is often poor. DAB addresses many of these issues, but cross-country standardisation is needed.
Audio Noise Measurement And Weighting Filters
Noise weighting compensates for the fact that the human ear does not have a flat frequency response. The variation in noise weighting curves can be confusing.
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Contributing Articles in Analog & Digital Audio

 		Home Studio Basics: Makeshift Percussion Sets
This tutorial deals with the construction, arrangement and sonic engineering of a solid percussion session for those without access to a drum or percussion set.
Home Studio Basics: Building The Rhythm Section
Here are some basic pointers to help both professionals and home studio producers improve their rhythm section through music comprehension and structural understanding.
Historic Preservation of Vinyl Records
Vinyl Records can have a lot of historical value. Their preservation can therefore be vital.
How to Choose the Best Bathroom Shower Radio
Shower radios differ in their water resistance, sound quality and features. Here's how to choose the right analog or digital model.
Installing A Sound Distribution System
When planning an installation for overhead music, consider licensing costs, mono or multichannel outputs, wiring schemes and equipment, and the need for volume controls.
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