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The Art of Music Tech Podcast features legendary engineers, producers and musicians. 23dB Productions speaks with them about studio experiences, gear they use and how they use it. 23dB also gives tips and tricks on audio‘s latest gear on the market!
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Friday May 25, 2018
Friday May 25, 2018
On this week’s episode of The Art of Music Tech, Fela and Denis welcome drummer and producer Jermaine BEATdown McQueen. Jermaine is a Queens native and began to play the drums as early as four years old. His faith has made an huge impact on his music career and has been fortunate enough to play with talented musicians such as Mike Campbell and Artie Reynolds. He also shares how he broke into R&B, his experience auditioning for gigs as a young adult, and gear he began his music career with.
Check Out Our “Don’t Stop Me” Youtube Video with BEATdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP1R2IhLZvo
Check Out BEATdown on Social Media:
Instagram: MrBeatdown
Facebook: King Beat
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Friday May 18, 2018
Friday May 18, 2018
On this week’s episode of The Art of Music Tech, Fela and Denis discuss how to retrieve additional information on audio. Before the two audio experts purchase their equipment, they ask their friends about the product or do extensive research beforehand. Both Fela and Denis explore the internet for Youtube videos, podcasts, websites and workshops to further their knowledge on sound technology. From Dave Rats, Larry Milburn, Buford Jones, and Lesly Ann Jones, you’ll be sure to learn a lot of new information on live mixing, podcasts, and more. In addition, Fela and Denis discuss the Europe tour of Grammy Award Winning Christian McBride Big Band. Fela shares the microphones she carried on tour and the boards she had a chance to mix with. Below we provided links for all of our favorite audio podcasts, videos, websites, workshops and equipment so be sure to check them out!
Microphones Used on Tour:
Horns:
Sennheiser 421: https://en-us.sennheiser.com/recording-microphone-broadcasting-applications-md-421-ii
Sennheiser e 935: https://en-us.sennheiser.com/vocal-microphone-dynamic-cardioid-e-935
Lewitt MTP 840 DM: https://www.lewitt-audio.com/microphones/mtp-live/mtp-840-dm
Telefunken M80: https://telefunken-elektroakustik.com/microphones/m80
Vocals: Neumann Microphones: https://en-de.neumann.com/microphones
Saxes and Flutes:
Sennheiser 421: https://en-us.sennheiser.com/recording-microphone-broadcasting-applications-md-421-ii
Neumann Pencil Condenser: https://en-de.neumann.com/kk-184-km-d
Check Out Some of Our Favorite Podcasts:
Roadie Free Podcast: http://www.roadiefreeradio.com
Recording Lounge Podcast: https://www.recordingloungepodcast.com
Check Out Some of Our Favorite Workshops:
Buford Jones Sound Workshops: http://bufordjones.com/tour-consulting-workshops.html
Check Out Some of Our Favorite Websites:
Sound Girls: soundgirls.org
Avis’s Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/user/avid
Dave Rats Audio Blog: https://ratsound.com/daveswordpress/
Izotope: https://www.izotope.com/en/learn/audio-mastering.html
Check Out Our Podcast With Leslie Ann Jones: https://youtube.com/watch?v=u1Pe6JJuGNQ
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Friday May 11, 2018
Friday May 11, 2018
On this week’s episode of The Art of Music Tech, Fela and Denis discuss the upcoming Europe tour for Grammy award winning, Christian McBride Big Band. Winners of the Grammy for ‘Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album’ are taking on tour with Fela, with their first destination being France. During this podcast, Fela and Denis discuss the importance of pre production and the perks of bringing your own engineer on tour. The two audio experts also explain the importance of a stage plot for saving time, knowing your own setup, and your own input list (which also allows you to know which channel gets high pass filters, compressors, etc.) Below we provided links for Lewitt Audio, which is the top brand Fela uses to mic the band on tour.
Check out Stage Plot Pro to Stay Organized and to Save Time on Tour! - https://www.stageplot.com/
On Piano and Drums (Overhead Mic), Fela uses a Lewitt LCT 550, Check it Out Here: https://www.amazon.com/Lewitt-Self-Noise-Large-Diaphragm-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B00XR5FL0Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1526063902&sr=1-1&keywords=lewitt+550
The Christian McBride Big Band consists of multiple instruments such as drums, bass, piano, horns, trumpets, trombones, saxophones, and more. For all of these instruments, we use Lewitt Microphones. Check out Lewitt Microphones: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_in_l_p_89_36?fst=as%3Aoff&rh=n%3A11091801%2Cn%3A%2111965861%2Cn%3A11974521%2Cn%3A8882489011%2Cp_89%3ALewitt&bbn=8882489011&ie=UTF8&qid=1526063832&rnid=2528832011
Christian McBride Big Band in Macau: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S724Z1zv2SE
Christian McBride Big Band at Toronto Jazz Festival: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j57yRmc3i8
Check Out Our Live Recordings Playlist on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3jR-iW1FzE&list=PLudM1FqmSZOqjUd5nmGRnGihc3mzdRNVK
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Friday May 04, 2018
Friday May 04, 2018
On this week’s episode on The Art of Music Tech, Fela and Denis discuss the topic of podcasts. The two audio experts go into detail of why they began to create podcasts and how they started to make podcasts. Both Fela and Denis have created music and produced content for such podcasts, and their biggest advice is to get started with a RSS Feed such as Podbean. An RSS bean allows you to submit your podcasts to different platforms all at once (which is what 23db Production uses!).
Products Fela and Denis use for Recording their Podcasts:
LCT 440 Pure Lewitt Microphone - Studio Condenser Mic (Great for Recording Vocals) - https://www.amazon.com/Lewitt-LCT-440-PURE-Diaphragm-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B0725FV21W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525479199&sr=8-1&keywords=LCT+440+Pure+Lewitt+Microphone
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Audio Interface -https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-Scarlett-Audio-Interface-Tools/dp/B01E6T56EA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1525479262&sr=8-3&keywords=Focusrite+Scarlett+2i2+Audio+Interface
Focusrite ISA Two Classic Dual Mono Transformer based Microphone Preamplifier- https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-ISA-Two-Transformer-Based-Preamplifier/dp/B008GLM01M/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1525479333&sr=8-14&keywords=Focusrite+ISA+Preamp
Wireworld Aurora 7 Power Conditioner Cable - https://www.amazon.com/WIREWORLD-Aurora-Power-Conditioning-Cord/dp/B00FO7LJWM/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525479449&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=Wireworld+Aurora+7+Power+Conditioner+Cable
KLOTZ M5 cable XLR- https://www.amazon.com/Klotz-M5FM06-Microphone-Cable-20ft/dp/B00B1RAKRY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1525479526&sr=8-2&keywords=KLOTZ+cable+XLR
Check out these Podcasts!
Check out Joy Pratcher’s Unsuspected Success (Business Related Content): https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unexpected-success-podcast/id1359293528
Check out the Unsuspected Success Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqTSKAwqilk
Check out Forty Love (Tennis Related Content): https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/forty-love/id495494580
Check out Radiance and Rosé (Beauty and Health Related Content): https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radiance-ros%C3%A9/id1375266291
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Friday Apr 27, 2018
Friday Apr 27, 2018
On this week’s episode on The Art of Music Tech, Fela and Denis discuss the topic of endorsements. The two audio experts go into detail of what endorsements are and how they can benefit your business. Endorsements can benefit both professionals and people who are just starting their business. Going to different conventions such as NAB Show and AES (Audio Engineering Society) can help you make connections and grow your company. During this podcast, Fela and Denis emphasize the importance of believing in the products you are endorsing and share their career tip of the day, which is there is no straight line for whatever you want to do, so just do it!
Companies Mentioned:
Lewitt Audio: https://www.lewitt-audio.com/
Wireworld: http://www.wireworldcable.com/
Products Fela and Denis use for Recording their Podcasts:
Lewitt 450: https://www.lewitt-audio.com/microphones/lct-recording/lct-450
Lewitt 440 Pure: https://www.lewitt-audio.com/microphones/lct-recording/lct-440-pure
Check Out National Jazz Museum in Harlem: http://jazzmuseuminharlem.org/
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Friday Apr 20, 2018
Friday Apr 20, 2018
On this week’s episode of The Art of Music Tech, Fela and Denis discuss DIY kits of pre amps and outboard gear. The two audio experts discuss the differences between Universal Audio Hairball 1176 versus Warm Audio 76 and Klark Teknik 1176-KT. Within this podcast, Fela and Denis share their thoughts about gear that even famous performers such as Radiohead and well known recording studios have used in the past. Although it is emphasized that outboard gear is costly, it is important for studio grade recording and pushing your sound to a whole new level!
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Check Out Swiss Chris’ Performance and Conversation with Oliver Lake: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3UhWucbZWyCftr3ELbQ8bg/videos
Check Out Hairball’s Website for Quality Gear: http://www.hairballaudio.com/
Check Out More Audiobooks and Podcasts: audible.com
Mentioned Equipment:
Warm Audio WA 76: https://www.warmaudio.com/wa76
Klark Teknik 1176-KT: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/1176KT--klark-teknik-1176-kt-classic-fet-style-compressor
Millennia Preamps: https://www.mil-media.com/products.html
Rupert Neve Preamps: https://www.sweetwater.com/c661--Rupert_Neve_Designs--Preamps_and_Channel_Strips?gclid=Cj0KCQjwn-bWBRDGARIsAPS1svvhbn2AHvJu56xUZsDvflbXL89gTxkhddfDXSNk0-2Lz8TeGELdjf0aAoltEALw_wcB
FiveFishAudio: http://www.fivefishstudios.com/
Friday Mar 30, 2018
Friday Mar 30, 2018
During week’s episode of The Art of Music Tech with 23db Productions, Fela Davis and Denis Orynbekov discuss their experience recording and working with artists such as Christian McBride, Swiss Chris, and J. Ivy. The two audio experts share their knowledge of what equipment to use for different instruments while recording for the highest quality sound. Fela and Denis conclude with their tip of the day which is to utilize the free audio tools that are out there, especially free software such as Sound Bridge!
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Mentioned Equipment:
Ear Trumpet Nadine - http://www.eartrumpetlabs.com/products/microphones/nadine
Phoenix Ascent One EQ - https://www.phoenixaudio.net/products/ascent1q/
LCT 440 Pure - https://amzn.to/2vh08Ep
Mentioned Software:
Sound Bridge - https://soundbridge.io/
Check out Arnie Lang's Percussion video - https://amzn.to/2vg4rQj
Get your copy of Modern Drum Set Sticking by our friend Swiss Chis -
https://amzn.to/2HG1JpO
Check out Swiss Chris on our Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiZ4ytCGJdc / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vUAHIn0My0
Friday Mar 23, 2018
Friday Mar 23, 2018
Partners of 23dB Productions Fela Davis and Denis Orynbekov discuss basic audio equipment to revamp your live events and help your audio career soar. The two audio professionals stress that you are not only investing in new tools, but you are also investing in yourself. Fela and Denis emphasize the importance of choosing quality tools such as microphones, cables, consoles, and even gloves while working in a professional audio setting.
Check out Jason Greenberg's live recordings at https://www.hottunalive.com/home-alt
Jason also engineers at Boulevard Pro, which is based in Lyndhurst, New Jersey: http://www.blvdpro.com/
Check out Larry Millburn’s Roadie Free Radio Podcasts: http://www.roadiefreeradio.com/sum/
Use the CODE: ROADIE to get 15% off your entire order!: https://www.gig-gear.com/
Learn more about 23dbProductions: https://www.23dbproductions.com
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Check out our Instagram: @23dbproductions
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For more content check out our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3UhWucbZWyCftr3ELbQ8bg
Mentioned Equipment:
Console Companies
Avid S6: http://www.avid.com/products/pro-tools-s6go
SSL: http://www.solidstatelogic.com
Yamaha: https://www.yamaha.com
Microphones
Sennheiser: https://amzn.to/2IXZjC8
Shure: https://amzn.to/2H1quLR
Neumann: https://amzn.to/2qzyM6C
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Zoom H4n: https://amzn.to/2HmPNvd
Tascam DR40: https://amzn.to/2qAG36m
Friday Mar 16, 2018
Friday Mar 16, 2018
Partners of 23db Productions Fela Davis and Denis Orynbekov discuss plugins, specifically from the professional audio software company, Acustica Audio. Acustica Audio has been creating plugins since 2009 and they are used for both studio and live recordings. Recently, Prime Studio and Acustica Audio have collaborated to make new plugins to improve their customers audio experience. Fela and Denis share their personal favorite plugins such as the Acqua plugins, the Crimson plugins, the Diamond plugins, Nebula 3 and the Black Series Bundle. To conclude episode seven, the two audio junkies discuss the benefits of different audio software and give you valuable tips for pursuing the audio industry.
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Subscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3UhWucbZWyCftr3ELbQ8bg
Check out Acustica Audio: http://acustica-audio.com/store/en
Check out Acustica Audio and Prime Studio’s plugins packages:
https://primestudio.at/magento2/index.php/plugins.html?___store=en&___from_store=de
Check out Fela and Denis’ favorite plugins:
Acqua: https://www.acustica-audio.com/store/t/acqua
Crimson: https://www.acustica-audio.com/store/products/crimson
Diamond (Mixing and Mastering): https://www.acustica-audio.com/store/products/diamond-lift
Black Series Bundle: https://primestudio.at/magento2/index.php/blsbndl.html
Audio Software Discussed:
Logic Pro X: https://www.apple.com/logic-pro/
Protools: http://www.avid.com/pro-tools
Friday Mar 09, 2018
Friday Mar 09, 2018
Partners of 23db Productions Fela Davis and Denis Orynbekov discuss basic audio equpiment to revamp your live events and help your audio career soar. The two audio professionals stress that you are not only investing in new tools, but you are also investing in yourself. Fela and Denis emphasize the importance of choosing quality tools such as microphones, cables, consoles, and even gloves while working in a professional audio setting.
Check out Jason Greenberg's live recordings at https://www.hottunalive.com/home-alt He also engineers at Boulevard Pro, which is based in Lyndhurst, New Jersey: http://www.blvdpro.com/
Check out Larry Millburn’s Roadie Free Radio Podcasts: http://www.roadiefreeradio.com/sum/
Use the CODE: ROADIE to get 15% off your entire order!: https://www.gig-gear.com/
Learn more about 23dbProductions: https://www.23dbproductions.com
Follow and like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/23audio/
Check out our Instagram: @23dbproductions
Tweet Us: @23dbproductions
For more content check out our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3UhWucbZWyCftr3ELbQ8bg
Mentioned Equipment:
Console Companies
Avid S6: http://www.avid.com/products/pro-tools-s6go
SSL: http://www.solidstatelogic.com
Yamaha: https://www.yamaha.com
Microphones
Sennheiser: https://en-us.sennheiser.com/vocal-microphones
Shure: http://www.shure.com/americas/products/microphones
Neumann: https://www.neumannusa.com
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Zoom H4n: https://www.zoom-na.com/products/field-video-recording/field-recording/zoom-h4n-handy-recorder
Tuscan DR40: http://tascam.com/product/dr-40/