Archive for April, 2010

April 25

What is some good noise reduction software?

Author: admin Category: Noise Reduction

I am making a movie with a DV camera, but no external microphone. There is a constant buzzing because the on board mic picks up the motor humming. I am looking for software that can reduce/remove the background noise while not affecting the other audio. Anyone know of any good noise reduction software?
The noise appears [...]

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April 25

Does cork flooring act as a sound barrier?

Author: admin Category: 5

I’m interested in installing cork flooring. I’ve been told that it acts as a sound barrier. I have a new home, the master bedroom is above the kitchen and the genius builder didn’t insulate between the floors. It doesn’t matter how softly or hard someone walks across the floor, it wakes me up b/c of [...]

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April 23

What would happen if you broke the "sound barrier" in water?

Author: admin Category: 5

I know that the "sound barrier" would be 4.3 times faster in water but its just a theory question.
Very similar phenomena to what happens when you break the "sound barrier" in air.
It is just MUCH more difficult to do so in water, because water’s speed of sound is much greater, and water fluid drag effects [...]

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April 19

recording vocals - soundproofing?

Author: admin Category: Home Studio Soundproofing

i have been putting together a home recording studio but i find that i don’t like the sound of my vocals. i find if i sing too loudly they don’t end up clear enough and if i sing too quietly with a high gain on the mic it’s clearer but i can also hear everything [...]

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April 13

How do I mix rock music in a home studio?

Author: admin Category: Home Music Studio

I am using cubase in my home studio to record some songs for my punk band. I need to know how to pan everything and stuff so that all the tracks don’t mush together. I have one guitar track, one drum track, one vocal track, and one bass track. Please help!
There’s any number of Cubase [...]

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April 11

I need noise reduction for a photo?

Author: admin Category: Noise Reduction

There’s this photo I have, and I want to reduce the noise in it.
Does someone know a free website with a noise reduction effect?
I checked picnick and fotoflexer but they don’t have it.
you may need program or plugin to reduce noise,
Noise Ninja:
http://www.picturecode.com/
Neat Image
http://www.neatimage.com/
Aura Labs: Smart Refinment Filter plug-in
http://www.auralabs.com/products.html
Gimp ~image editor,
http://gimp-win.sourceforge.net/stable.html
http://registry.gimp.org/taxonomy/term/129
you can try online tools, [...]

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April 5

What is the best material to place over windows for noise reduction that can be removed and replaced easily?

Author: admin Category: Noise Reduction

New drumset in basement
2 small windows
pissed off neighbors
I want something I can make at home or a cheap material I could buy at a store, not some special material that I would have to purchase over the internet. The windows are not recessed (They are flush with the walls), so I would love some [...]

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April 5

at home vocal studio??!!?

Author: admin Category: Home Studio Soundproofing

so i am going to make a home vocal studio because i love to rap &remix songs.
if u are gonna hate or say something stupid i dont wanna hear it.
i dont need like a beat maker or anything i just want to record nice quality vocals.
i am gonna rap over populor beats to show that [...]

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April 3

Does anyone know roughly how much it costs to use a recording studio?

Author: admin Category: Home Studio Soundproofing

I dont really want to make one at home because it seems like that would be more expensive. Like i would have to buy a new computer, a mike, get stuff to soundproof the walls, download software. etc etc.
Depending on where you live, studio time could run as cheaply as $25/hour up to $200-300 including [...]

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