Earlier this week American software developer Avid released a new version of the popular Pro Tools digital audio workstation: 2022.4. The release arrives with significant changes: new versions, rebranding of the software, and an increased feature scope for all versions of the sound editing app. If you are a field recordist with more demanding recording […]
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How to Fix DC Offset in Field Recordings
If I hadn’t been watching, I wouldn’t have noticed it. I had been editing jungle field recordings from the northern mountains of Thailand. They sounded fine. I heard nothing unusual about the dense night insect drone I was mastering. But if I hadn’t been keeping an eye on my scopes and meters, this rare field […]
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First Look: Zoom F3 Audio Recorder for Ultra-Portable 32-Bit Field Recording
Earlier this year Japan’s Zoom announced its new F3 audio recorder. With a diminutive size, dual XLR inputs, and 32-bit float recording, it became one of the most anticipated new pieces of field recording kit in years. Originally only available in Japan, it has only recently had wider availability. Today’s post will look at the […]
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How to “Bank” Pro Tools Perpetual Licenses for Delayed Reinstatement
Last week’s post announced that Avid had provided a limited window to reinstate expired Pro Tools perpetual licenses. Until December 31st, perpetual users on older versions of can buy back in to the software and receive current versions of the audio editing app. That’s not much time to decide, of course. What if you are […]
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Pro Tools Upgrade Deal: Reactivate Expired Licenses Until Dec 31
A quick note for Avid Pro Tools users: until December 31st, users with expired perpetual licenses can upgrade to the current version of the audio editing software. Why is this important? Well, to understand why this Pro Tools upgrade is compelling, we’ll need to know a bit of history.
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New: Tascam Portacapture X8 8-Channel 32-bit Portable Recorder
Last week a compelling new field recorder was announced: Tascam’s Portacapture X8. It’s an 8-channel, 32-bit float handheld recorder with a touchscreen interface. This post will break down what the new portable recorder will have to offer and how it fits into the current handheld field recorder market.
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