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Immersive Audio is an evolving, collective term for any listening experience beyond stereo. It places the listener at the epicentre of a 3-dimensional audio environment. Immersive Audio systems can create more realistic, emotive and complex soundscapes than...

In parts 1 & 2 of this guide we looked at the basics of selecting control room, live room and cue monitoring systems. In this final instalment we’re going to take a look at some considerations when choosing studio headphones and amplifiers to drive them. We’ll focus...

by Michael McMenemy | @michaelmcmenemy In a matter of weeks, tours, local shows, festivals and public appearances have been cancelled across the board as the international music community comes to a standstill. We face an uncertain future, and with entire populations...

To start our look at microphone preamplifiers (Mic-Pres), it’s worth reminding ourselves of the basics before we get into the multitudes of contenders for your hard-earned cash. A good performance, in a suitable acoustic space, captured by an appropriate and...

In this guide we’re going to look at the basics of selecting a monitoring system for your space/to meet your needs. At Funky Junk, we’ve run countless demo’s and loaned numerous pairs of monitors out for assessment over our 30 years in the pro audio game and, whilst...

EQ can be used to create or correct sounds, but is not the only way to do either. When well used at the recording stage EQ can produce sounds characterised as full, round, warm and natural; these are then open to any manipulation you choose to put them through. When...

Today’s recordists are a different breed from yesteryear. Many work in small production rooms or have sophisticated rigs at home, often without machine rooms, three phase electricity or air conditioning. Nevertheless, master quality recordings can be made using a...

When I was a young child, my grandmother took me to the Halifax Odeon to see a movie called ‘The Incredible Shrinking Man’. I remember it clearly for two reasons; firstly, it was one of the first films I ever saw, and secondly it left me curious as to my stuffy...

More and more clients and potential clients are calling to ask my advice about buying an analogue console. While I understand the desire to return to the golden age of sonic splendour, I am concerned at the misconceptions and poor advice promulgated by the internet....