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10 Videos about 1 hour 101 Audio

Jump into the basics of mixing audio in this course designed specifically for aspiring audio engineers. Explore how to manipulate and enhance audio for your environment.

Key Points:

Grasp the core principles of summation and cancellation. They are essential concepts for understanding how sounds interact within a mix.
Discover the most valuable tools for shaping the tone of an audio signal. These tools lay the groundwork for creating the desired soundscapes in your mixes.
Equalization (EQ) is a powerful tool in your arsenal. Learn what EQ is, how it works, and how to use it effectively. Balance and enhance the frequencies of your audio.
Uncover the mysteries of compression. Learn what it is, why it's used, and how to apply it. Use compression to control dynamics and add punch or clarity to your sounds.
Dive into the functionality of noise gates. Understand how they can clean up your audio. They do this by reducing unwanted background noise or bleed from other sources.
Learn the advanced technique of sidechain gating. Trigger a gate from another input on your console. It's a creative tool for achieving rhythmic effects. It can also manage bleed in complex mixes.
De-essing is a technique to smooth out harsh sibilant frequencies in vocal recordings. Using de-essing makes your tracks more pleasing to the ear.
Learn about the applications and use cases for dynamic EQ. It's a versatile tool that allows for frequency-specific compression or expansion.
Learn to compress certain frequencies while leaving others unaffected. This nuanced approach to dynamic control can solve mix issues without compromising your sound's integrity.