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This is interesting. I know that audio compression is also used by talk radio hosts. I know that Rush Limbaugh designed a special compression system that he use
by aiyodev 8y ago
This is interesting. I know that audio compression is also used by talk radio hosts. I know that Rush Limbaugh designed a special compression system that he uses on his show. He mentions it in this quote:
> The incorrect way to use a microphone is to put it right in front of you like this (leaning in close) and speak into it because you pop your P’s real bad, and that could be dangerous on certain words. We broadcast professionals turn it aside and speak across it so that our P’s do not pop. We don’t have to worry about anything like that, and with the compression that is built into our system here, I can move this microphone even further — well, you’re probably hearing me not quite as loud, but the presence is still there. As I move it in closer, it gets a little bit more present, but not really louder. Now, sometimes I do what we professional broadcasters refer to as eat the microphone. That is when I really want to make a point. I am eating this microphone. My lips are touching this microphone right now. There are any number of highly trained specialist techniques that we who are professionals in this business use.
Audio compression is why talk radio sounds like garbage even when streamed compared to something with a wider dynamic range like NPR. It helps give talk radio hosts that loud, booming voice which helps them sound convincing to their audiences.
- grawprog 8y ago>The incorrect way to use a microphone is to put it right in front of you like this (leaning in close) and speak into it because you pop your P’s real bad, and that could be dangerous on certain words. Wouldn't a pop filter stop this? That's what most vocalists use. They're like $20. I've got one for use with my compressor mic. It works great. Also, i've been listening to a lot of tunes mastered for vinyl lately that doesn't use high compression(modern music). The same tracks on youtube sound noticeably worse not because of the file format but because of the automatic compression and gain youtube adds. You have to take this into account when you upload a music track there.
- shermanyo 8y agoI found this site for comparing my mixes to the requirements of different streaming sites before uploading: https://www.loudnesspenalty.com/ https://www.loudnesspenalty.com/
- cyberferret 8y agoA pencil and rubber band is a great trick that I use all the time. Simply band the pencil so it is positioned at the centre of the condenser diaphragm does a good job of reducing plosives.
- thaumasiotes 8y ago> Wouldn't a pop filter stop this? Clearly, the real solution is to speak a language that doesn't use aspirated stops. :D
- thosakwe 8y agoYou can get a decent pop filter for like $6 online, or just make a simple DIY one (there are YouTube videos about this).
- analog31 8y agoAs I understand it, Limbaugh is also deaf, which adds to the complexity of working with his speech in the studio. He may need special compression if he can't effectively perceive (and thus control) his own volume.
- Rebelgecko 8y agoHe got cochlear implants at some point, so I don't think he's totally deaf
- ruytlm 8y agoRelated, and interesting in my opinion, is that NPR also use the same microphone for everything, to create a 'signature sound': https://current.org/2015/06/a-top-audio-engineer-explains-nprs-signature-sound/ https://current.org/2015/06/a-top-audio-engineer-explains-np...