Concepts

Overview of Audio Engineering Principles

Audio engineering or sound engineering is a combination of art and science. It takes art's beauty and meshes it up with technology's precision to...

Wave Shapes & Waveforms: Sine, Sawtooth, Square & Triangle

When it comes to describing sounds, it is common to refer to different types of wave shapes and waveforms. These two terms are often...

What Are Harmonics & Overtones?

When it comes to sound, you may be wondering what are harmonics and overtones and why are they even important? When someone you know calls...

Basics

What Is A Sound System?

Audio engineers work with sound systems. But what exactly are sound systems? Is the sound system the same as the arrays of buttons and knobs...

What Is Phase?

When it comes to sound theory, phase is a topic that is often overlooked. However, understanding what is phase in the context of sound...

What Is Amplitude?

Amplitude is a term that sound engineers may come across. Sometimes, it is casually substituted with the word "loudness". What exactly is amplitude and...

Compression And Rarefaction In Waves

There are two main types of wave motion for mechanical waves. These are longitudinal waves and transverse waves. Sound waves are longitudinal waves. What is Compression...

What Is A Sound System?

Audio engineers work with sound systems. But what exactly are sound systems? Is the sound system the same as the arrays of buttons and knobs...

What Is Phase?

When it comes to sound theory, phase is a topic that is often overlooked. However, understanding what is phase in the context of sound...

What Is Amplitude?

Amplitude is a term that sound engineers may come across. Sometimes, it is casually substituted with the word "loudness". What exactly is amplitude and...

Compression And Rarefaction In Waves

There are two main types of wave motion for mechanical waves. These are longitudinal waves and transverse waves. Sound waves are longitudinal waves. What is Compression...

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The Role of An Audio Mixer: An Introduction

An audio mixer, also known as a mixing console,...

Audio Cables: How Signals Flow Through the Sound System

We will be looking at the humble audio cables...

Overview of a Sound System: A Means to Good Sound

A sound system is key for great live sound...

What is Good Sound & Why Is It Important?

When it comes to enjoying music or audio content,...

Roles & Responsibilities of a Live Sound Operator

A live sound operator plays a crucial role in...