Summary: Deals at zZounds, Mailbag, Vocal Recording, Data Compression, FXpansion BFD Drums, Editorial on Tech Support, Upcoming First Anniversary Total time: 34 min 54 sec. Hosted by Paul Garay and Derek K. Miller. See "Links mentioned" below to visit the sites we discuss. 00:00 Intros, Derek's back from vacation, GarageBand vs. Logic Pro for assembling podcasts, trying to put together some good-deal bundles for our zZounds affiliate program, right now NI Komplete 3 is a deal at $599 USD, IHR forums are getting busy, some interesting stuff coming up for us via the Blubrry.com podcasting community. 04:20 MAILBAG: Lance on pre- and post-fader effects (see the website discussion); Noel on his switch to Mac after 15 years on PCs and keeping computer recording setups working well; Andrew from the Home Recording Odyssey podcast on the benefits of Pro Tools and the frustrations of getting it set up. 09:00 IHR 101 - VOCAL RECORDING PART 1: Paul on effective techniques for recording vocals, especially under time pressure. Includes advice on microphones, mic preamps, polar patterns (cardioid vs. omnidirectional etc.), room acoustics and recording in closets. 15:40 IHR 101 - AUDIO FILE DATA COMPRESSION: Derek on making digital files (MP3, AAC, WMA, Ogg, etc.) take up less space on your hard drive, web server, or iPod without totally killing sound quality, with sound samples. Watch the IHR blog for some follow-up and direct links to the sample files. 24:30 GEAR REVIEW: Paul reviews FXpansion's extremely cool BFD drum plugin. See his review notes. 31:25 EDITORIAL: Don't forget to check with manufacturers' websites, or to contact their support, if you have problems with or questions about a product. Paul did, and with Native Instruments' help got Guitar Rig 2 working great on his PowerBook after all. He also found out that he can transfer his GR2 license from machine to machine, and authorize up to two machines at a time. 34:54 END - Show #22 will be IHR's first anniversary! Links mentioned: Remember: any purchase from our links to zZounds (not just these products) helps support IHR. Thanks for those who've already bought some gear there. Apple GarageBand (part of iLife) Apple Logic Pro at zZounds Native Instruments Komplete 3 deal at zZounds Blubrry.com Home Recording Odyssey podcast at homestudio.com.au Digi 002 and Pro Tools MIDIoverLAN Rode NT2 condenser mic at zZounds FXpansion BFD at zZounds Apple's new Mac Pro at the Apple Store Native Instruments Guitar Rig 2 at zZounds Native Instruments support and downloads Join the IHR Flickr photo group IHR at Blubrry.com Join the discussion at the IHR forums. Our theme music, "Acidic Bond," is by Steven Dennis in Louisiana, U.S.A.
