Is this a SCAM or what? – FREE iPod… FREE Plasma TV… FREE Laptop Computer… FREE Digital Camera? I get junk email offering me this crap all the time. I immediately delete them because if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Right? That’s what I use to believe. Then one day my friend Gus, showed me his new computer system. High-speed name brand computer, color monitor and color printer. “Guess how much it cost?” he asks me. Since I use to sell computers for a living, I had a pretty good guesstimate of what it should cost. “It’s Read more
December 4th, 2009
Sound, Lighting, Video, Security and Data Systems for Casinos
No Comments, Articles, by .Introduction to Casino Audio, Lighting and Data Systems Casinos are not just about a bunch of pool tables, card tables, slots and other gaming machines. In a casino, data systems automation and integration is always a critical part of the business. Without the perfect, system for handling all necessities from sound, lighting, video, security and data, imagine just what mess would your casino business get in to. This article hopes to make a clear understanding how a casino system arrangement would benefit your business as well as for you to know how you will provide the exclusive service to Read more
December 4th, 2009
Sound Reduction for Gymnasiums
No Comments, Articles, by .Gymnasiums in schools and churches are quite often the bustling center of activity, from sporting events to musical performances, guest speakers to social gatherings. These large, open areas surrounded by hard, reflective surfaces serve many practical purposes, but controlling the reverberation of excessive noise is not one of them. When crowds of cheering, clapping spectators gather in gymnasiums for events, sound waves travel effortlessly throughout the gym and reverberate off of the numerous hard surfaces which do nothing to control sound transmission. The result is an uncomfortable Read more
December 4th, 2009
The Sound That Sells
No Comments, Articles, by .It has been long known that music can inspire. Music reaches a place in our spirit that can motivate or distract, draw us in and pull us closer or make us feel on edge and force us away. Producers working on movies and TV shows that include strong emotions have mastered the technique of encompassing the mood of any given scene with a music piece that supports the intent. Many times the music carries the majority of emotion in a scene to help compensate for lack of excitement in a script. If you start to pay attention to this you will be amazed at the huge role music plays in the delivery of Read more
December 4th, 2009
Good Quality Sound System
No Comments, Articles, by .I for one can’t imagine entering into my daily commute without the sound assistance of a good auto sound system. Music in the morning is as necessary for me as oxygen and caffeine. If I live without any of those above my day is already up and running with wrong foot first. Music is a very important part of any given day for someone like me. My wake up call in the morning comes in the form of my favorite radio station and from that point on I have music as my companion for the vast majority of my morning routine. That is of course with the exception of children and husband and some of Read more
December 4th, 2009
Sound Therapy
No Comments, Articles, by .Sound Therapy is used to cure illness right from the olden times during which the Saints used Sound Therapy to cure and heal illness. The Sound Therapy was approved by the Tibetan Monks for healing illness or any infections. They used the method of “overtone chantingâ€. Actually this is based on a technical notion that mentions that as every thing constantly vibrates and that the internal parts are affected even with a little difference in frequency. According to the modern hypothesis of Sound Therapy which mentions that there is a specific note or tone for every organ of a human Read more
December 4th, 2009
Sound Systems
No Comments, Articles, by .Anyone that has a computer most definitely has a sound system that he enjoys listening music to. It is without a doubt that 99 percent of all pc users in the world have a sound system that they use to listen to music of play computer games. Lots of users choose their speakers system according the power output and the clarity of the sound. Little know that no matter how powerful and expensive are the speakers, it takes a good sound board to render high quality sound. These media devices, usually come with the sound system, but there are cases when a user decides to buy other models of output Read more
December 3rd, 2009
How Auto Sound Systems Have Evolved
No Comments, Articles, by .Finding auto sound systems that can keep up with the constantly evolving technology of today is a real challenge for many car and sound enthusiasts not only around the nation but also around the world. There was a time in the not so distant past when car stereos that had CD players or CD disc changers where the cutting edge of technology. New technology however has nearly rendered the CD players in cars as obsolete as long forgotten 8-track players. The sad news is that many carmakers are clinging to the old days and only offer something as modern as cassette players as standard equipment Read more
December 3rd, 2009
Audio for Films – 10 Easy Tips
No Comments, Articles, by .Films are an audio visual version, yet most film makers focus solely on the visual part. They tend to forget that without a good audio quality the film would totally loose its impact! None of your scenes would create that horror or terror or tickle without the right background score! Some of you might think that it can happen just like that – like a magic – but, the news is that nothing in film making happens like a magic! For a good audio impact what you need is a trained audiophile – a professional who loves to handle the boom of several wanted and unwanted noises with a Read more
December 3rd, 2009
Careers In Sound Engineering
No Comments, Articles, by .Sound Engineering, which is also often referred as Audio Engineering, is a branch of audio science. Characteristically, sound engineering refers to the recording, copying, editing, mixing, and reproduction of sound by means of electronic and mechanical devices. Sound engineers employ a variety of recording devices such as high-tech microphones that are required to record even the slightest sound variations. Electronic mixing boards or console boards are an essential element of sound engineering that are used to control sound input while recording or editing music. They include a variety of Read more