For a lot of people this can be extremely overwhelming given all the information in this video, so what I recommend is to just watch at least one section of this video a day until you have finished the whole video, then, repeat at least 3 times. It will probably seem boring and repetitive but trusty me all the information in this video is going to subconsciously be transferred into your brain without you knowing it. It is truly the best way to learn a great deal of info. Good luck :D
Great tip, especially mentioning to watch it 3 times :) I myself say I understand more the second time around but wouldn't have thought to do it here! Great help + comment.
This is far and away the best introduction to audio production that I've been able to find on CZcams or anywhere else. Extremely helpful for newcomers like me. I recently got the use of a Sound Devices MixPre-6 and have found myself feeling lost while watching Curtis Judd's excellent (paid) introductory course. This excellent basic tutorial will help greatly.
Agreed! I've taken a few courses in audio technology and engineering, and I'd say he really explained this content well. There were a lot of moments where I was like "Ooooh! I finally get it!"
I don't think it matters alot datawise with todays gear wether you choose 16 or 24bit. But you should point out that the typical signal to noisefloor obtainable today by most gear is about 70db wich makes 16bit's 65k levels more than enough for the human ear. You could technically get away with 48khz 12bit and you wouldn't be able to hear the difference between 48khz 16bit or 24bit if your gains is set for optimal s/n ratio. our ears is just not that "fine tuned" for level changes. 12 bit covers 4096 levels wich should be enough to cover -50db wich is about where a young human starts to being able to hear background noise. So if you record a signal at -10db, your ear can't distinguish noise at -60db or lower.
I'm a Sound Production student at a university, and I just watched this video to see if there's anything I didn't know about. Turns out there's a lot more than I actually knew. What a great lesson. Liked and subscribed!
Total new kid to sound recording and production - this video is brilliant, making the subject so clear and simple without being simplistic. Thanks so much for this!
Spent a lot of years on the radio. Those who experienced broadcasting back in the day will know what I mean when I say I was great "with a razor blade and a grease pencil." Radio days have been gone a while. Professional photographer now missing his radio days. Gotta get back to audio production. Got the equipment and now have to learn from scratch. Dave has been the best tutorial instructor I've found. Thanks...I'll be back!
I'm an old Studio rat. I checkout basic audio Production videos to see if I forgotten or skipped over anything. Three things happened, I learned new information, reinforced old information, and corrected some mistakes that have crept into my production over the years. Great video!
This is the kind of tutorial you really need to watch before make any investment. Usually, the info you get around is more about brands and theirs spectacular specs, but that approach use to be confusing, a waste of time and money rather than useful. What you explain instead is the key thing: what actually these things are about, options you have and their proper use in any situation or need. Thank you so much Dave!.
Thank you sir. I have been recording and making music since 1993. Thank you for you clearing up all those questions I still had. You rock sir!! Thank you again!
I teach audio, as an Audio engineer in small groups. This is an absolutely wonderful tool. Thanks a lot for live demo. It no more sounds theoritical.. i am learning..
Yo, I've been in the stagehand/audio world for many years and I never went to audio school. Ive run countless bands throughout my experience, content like this is just incredible for somebody like myself and I thank you a million. What a time to be alive lol, hopefully they never invent a robot with ears.
I’ve done a degree in music which taught me nothing and I mean nothing about music tech. All theory and scoring by Sibelius, that was the closest we got to tech. I’ve always felt like music tech was a huge hole in my knowledge and as an aspiring voice over artist it’s been a source of great shame. Your video has made this whole world so much more approachable. I feel like I’m starting to understand the physics of music and how signal works so that when I go to record an audiobook i know what to do to get the best sound. Will definitely be subscribing, thank you! Xx
I'm way beyond this video, just happened to pop up in autoplay, still stayed for the amazing quality and well laid out course anyone could understand.. Well done!
Been doing music more seriously for 2 years and decided to freshen up on some learning. This information is invaluable. Thank you for taking the time. Also been wanting to do reaper. I primarily use ableton. Great bonus to see the daw workspace.
Great Job - Envato: Take Notes ! Create a go to book of knowledge you can reference anytime - Envato, has nailed Recording 101 down. I like the way he cuts to the chase and dishes it out.
This is incredibly helpful. I am a complete beginner, but I learn quickly, and I was having trouble finding a tutorial for recording that wasn't starting with the assumption that you had some experience, or was going so slowly that I can't maintain focus. The examples provided are so helpful, and this video seems to be the next thing to an expert sitting down with you and teaching you in person.
This is an absolutely amazing and exhaustive guide! I've learned SO MUCH from this video. I definitely didn't expect this to have so much substance! I will have to watch this multiple times before I'm able to digest this in its entirety. Thank you for this full-course knowledge meal 😁😎🙌🙌🙌
Found this video on accident but this is by far one of the most informative and detailed videos I’ve seen in a long time..very excellent presentation. 👍🏾👍🏾
This is such a kick-ass tutorial for anyone who wants to understand their music setups, I understood about half but after I watch this about 100 more times I'm hoping this will sink in. I can't thank you enough for this food for thought. Great tutorial. Thank you! PS. Also subscribed.
Ive been makin music for 40 years.. and I have to say.. You really know your shit! Great info and in great detail!! I know this video is older.. but keep it up!
I took pages of notes during this video. Thank you so much!!! U should monetize, cuz I would've watched every ad, u deserve to get paid! Great intro course! Thank you!
I have been searching for something like this for months, and the only thing I can focus on is the mouth squishes?! Outstanding information very neatly delivered. A little post would’ve helped tremendously, but I’m giving a hard time. Thank you for this
Very well done. 👍 Just in case this hasn’t already been pointed out, it appears the narrative around 22:30 is incorrect. After testing the directional mic, the proximity effect and increased bass response is noticeable. However, your comment “[paraphrased] you should have heard the bass increase as I got closer” occurs only after testing the *omnidirectional* mic, which I don’t think exhibited that response. A simple edit, swapping out that line to follow the previous clip might clear up the issue and prevent any confusion. But I could be wrong or missing something. Cheers & thanks for the great instruction.
Only of this came out before I went to NEiA. You taught everything in 1 hour that the "professors" would stop every ten minutes to tell their corny 33 minute music industry jokes. Though I do know of all that you've taught here. Just refreshing the brain on a few things before I step back into the audio spectrum (pun intended). Ultimately? I want to run my own small studio.
WOW! Such great detail and clear teaching. I'm so glad I found this video and I feel ready to start moving forward with my audio career now. Thank You!!!
Thank you. This is a wonderful video for newbies. I have listened to many hours of CZcams and read lots of websites and you've really cut through all the jargon and made things easy to understand, providing layers of information to boost newcomers from basic definitions to required depth of info to get going. Great job!
Thanks so much Dave that was explained so clearly I learnt a lot I look forward to future videos I have a nine-year-old niece who composes her own music on both guitar and piano so far , she is amazing , so I thought I’d set up the recording studio. I had previous experience as DJ and hanging around musicians you’ve just made a little bit more clearer what I’m doing. Appreciate your clear and concise teaching. Mike J
Got here by accident but i stayed for the long haul and it was well worth my time. I've saved the video and subscribed. Thanks So much , keep up the great work.
What a fantastic production! Thankyou so much for clearly explaining the ins and outs of recording and the equipment used. And no stupid carry on attention seeking. So refreshing!
Excellent store of information to learn about audio/ sound ... Anyone who is a beginner or going to start the way I have done few days ago, this is the place ...you have really delivered an excellent tutorial. I may say thanks million times will still be less. I am going to view it few times now in the coming weeks
What a great class on sound recording.. I have always enjoyed having a sound tech when I worked but on my own later I realize what an art it is to record well.. I am struggling now to get a feel for DAW recording and using my 24 track as an interface device.. I paid some attention to my sound guys and watched from time to time but that doesn't make me much more qualified to engineer sound than him watching me play guitars and sing qualifies him to play on this side of the desk.. I need fundamentals and basic methodology..
You make a fantastic teacher! This video was very easy to understand, kept me interested the entire time, was well structured, and full of knowledge. Thank you very much!
Excellent, professional presentation. Very grateful I stumbled across this. Most helpful in understanding the fundamentals and basic concepts. Great for beginners like me. Highly recommended. Thanks!
some audio interfaces do come with built-in preamps though. for example, the Focusrite scarlet series. so I think for newbies it could possibly be easier and more cost-effective to purchase one like that over buying both a separate audio interface and preamp.
Thank you for the BEST course I have done online and since I had only minimal prior knowledge on the topic, the info you gave was super helpful. Thanks again :)
I have never seen someone teach a subject with such a crystal clear flow of information. Every word he spoke was totally understood!
Literally amazing
nice and clear 👌 Thank you
@@LadyPeter He does have a great editor. His name is Dave Bode. Haha!
Thatz the reason hez teaching it
Your teachers were ass that’s why
For a lot of people this can be extremely overwhelming given all the information in this video, so what I recommend is to just watch at least one section of this video a day until you have finished the whole video, then, repeat at least 3 times. It will probably seem boring and repetitive but trusty me all the information in this video is going to subconsciously be transferred into your brain without you knowing it. It is truly the best way to learn a great deal of info.
Good luck :D
Tnx
I trusty you. 😎🤘🏼 Thank you!!!
Great tip, especially mentioning to watch it 3 times :) I myself say I understand more the second time around but wouldn't have thought to do it here! Great help + comment.
This is far and away the best introduction to audio production that I've been able to find on CZcams or anywhere else. Extremely helpful for newcomers like me. I recently got the use of a Sound Devices MixPre-6 and have found myself feeling lost while watching Curtis Judd's excellent (paid) introductory course. This excellent basic tutorial will help greatly.
Absolutely superb...
Agreed! I've taken a few courses in audio technology and engineering, and I'd say he really explained this content well. There were a lot of moments where I was like "Ooooh! I finally get it!"
Sorry to hear that the MixPre course didn't work out. Feel free to email me any time if you have any questions or suggestions.
I don't think it matters alot datawise with todays gear wether you choose 16 or 24bit. But you should point out that the typical signal to noisefloor obtainable today by most gear is about 70db wich makes 16bit's 65k levels more than enough for the human ear. You could technically get away with 48khz 12bit and you wouldn't be able to hear the difference between 48khz 16bit or 24bit if your gains is set for optimal s/n ratio. our ears is just not that "fine tuned" for level changes. 12 bit covers 4096 levels wich should be enough to cover -50db wich is about where a young human starts to being able to hear background noise. So if you record a signal at -10db, your ear can't distinguish noise at -60db or lower.
I'm a Sound Production student at a university, and I just watched this video to see if there's anything I didn't know about. Turns out there's a lot more than I actually knew. What a great lesson. Liked and subscribed!
Total new kid to sound recording and production - this video is brilliant, making the subject so clear and simple without being simplistic. Thanks so much for this!
Spent a lot of years on the radio. Those who experienced broadcasting back in the day will know what I mean when I say I was great "with a razor blade and a grease pencil." Radio days have been gone a while. Professional photographer now missing his radio days. Gotta get back to audio production. Got the equipment and now have to learn from scratch. Dave has been the best tutorial instructor I've found. Thanks...I'll be back!
OH MY GOSH- I can't believe after so many years, I'm finally understanding all of this!
I done wrote a whole essay of notes and im only 30 mins in 😂 This is VERY valuable information. Thank you :)
Let me get the notes 🙏🏽
Kya mujhe ye notes hindi me bta sakte ho. Kyunki english me poor hu. Notes to mai khud bhi bna leti
Damn probably gonna do the same lol
Share the notes 🙏🏼
Do you mind sending me your notes plz.
I'm an old Studio rat. I checkout basic audio Production videos to see if I forgotten or skipped over anything. Three things happened, I learned new information, reinforced old information, and corrected some mistakes that have crept into my production over the years. Great video!
This is the kind of tutorial you really need to watch before make any investment. Usually, the info you get around is more about brands and theirs spectacular specs, but that approach use to be confusing, a waste of time and money rather than useful. What you explain instead is the key thing: what actually these things are about, options you have and their proper use in any situation or need. Thank you so much Dave!.
Hi Are u a Audio video engineer?
This Dude is a genius,
Thank you sir. I have been recording and making music since 1993. Thank you for you clearing up all those questions I still had. You rock sir!! Thank you again!
I teach audio, as an Audio engineer in small groups. This is an absolutely wonderful tool. Thanks a lot for live demo. It no more sounds theoritical.. i am learning..
"I love peanut butter and jelly" is where it all came together for me
thats what im saying
I was really confused about my sound engineering ... And now am really happy to have your explanation video... Also added to subscribing 😍 thank you
Yo, I've been in the stagehand/audio world for many years and I never went to audio school. Ive run countless bands throughout my experience, content like this is just incredible for somebody like myself and I thank you a million. What a time to be alive lol, hopefully they never invent a robot with ears.
I was struggling with DAW for almost 2 years. learning from mistakes, this tutorial is very useful in clearing doubts. Thanks Dear
I’ve done a degree in music which taught me nothing and I mean nothing about music tech. All theory and scoring by Sibelius, that was the closest we got to tech. I’ve always felt like music tech was a huge hole in my knowledge and as an aspiring voice over artist it’s been a source of great shame. Your video has made this whole world so much more approachable. I feel like I’m starting to understand the physics of music and how signal works so that when I go to record an audiobook i know what to do to get the best sound. Will definitely be subscribing, thank you! Xx
Good job actually going into depth and showing us actual information, whereas most people just sit there yapping in their videos.
I'm way beyond this video, just happened to pop up in autoplay, still stayed for the amazing quality and well laid out course anyone could understand.. Well done!
WHAT AN UNDERRATED VIDEO. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE INFORMATION!
Been doing music more seriously for 2 years and decided to freshen up on some learning. This information is invaluable. Thank you for taking the time. Also been wanting to do reaper. I primarily use ableton. Great bonus to see the daw workspace.
Took notes of 5 pages.
Crisp and clear information.
As a poor beginner, this video really helped me a lot, Thanks a lot. Thank you soo much
Glad it was helpful!
Great Job - Envato: Take Notes ! Create a go to book of knowledge you can reference anytime - Envato, has nailed Recording 101 down. I like the way he cuts to the chase and dishes it out.
Thanks for that!
This is incredibly helpful. I am a complete beginner, but I learn quickly, and I was having trouble finding a tutorial for recording that wasn't starting with the assumption that you had some experience, or was going so slowly that I can't maintain focus. The examples provided are so helpful, and this video seems to be the next thing to an expert sitting down with you and teaching you in person.
This is great to hear! We want to make the information accessible to everyone!
This guy is legendary! I've learned so much about Adobe AE and Premier from his in-depth Envato Tuts tutorials. Now, I'm about to learn Audio.
I am an on set sound recordist majorly in film and this video has helped me a lot I use a Zoom F8n and sound devices Mix-Pre6 mark 2
This is an absolutely amazing and exhaustive guide! I've learned SO MUCH from this video. I definitely didn't expect this to have so much substance! I will have to watch this multiple times before I'm able to digest this in its entirety. Thank you for this full-course knowledge meal 😁😎🙌🙌🙌
This video is an absolute goldmine. What a brilliant teacher
After a long run of search this is the most informative video course I have ever watched. Generous and detailed information.
Thanks
Found this video on accident but this is by far one of the most informative and detailed videos I’ve seen in a long time..very excellent presentation. 👍🏾👍🏾
This is such a kick-ass tutorial for anyone who wants to understand their music setups, I understood about half but after I watch this about 100 more times I'm hoping this will sink in. I can't thank you enough for this food for thought. Great tutorial. Thank you! PS. Also subscribed.
Ive been makin music for 40 years.. and I have to say.. You really know your shit! Great info and in great detail!! I know this video is older.. but keep it up!
30 mins in, huge amount of notes and im burned out. Gonna have to come back to this tomorrow. This is amazing though, thanks!
The best basic technical tutorial on audio I have seen so far.
They need to teach this in Highschools. I would have loved this.
Anyone else find it satisfying to see the graph behind him display the audio visually
I took pages of notes during this video. Thank you so much!!! U should monetize, cuz I would've watched every ad, u deserve to get paid! Great intro course! Thank you!
Wow, thank you!
Dude, you've got some serious talent as a musician as well as an instructor. Cheers man 🍻
I have been searching for something like this for months, and the only thing I can focus on is the mouth squishes?! Outstanding information very neatly delivered. A little post would’ve helped tremendously, but I’m giving a hard time. Thank you for this
I’m only through the first section, and I’m already really pleased with this. Can’t wait to keep learning with this resource!!
Very well done. 👍 Just in case this hasn’t already been pointed out, it appears the narrative around 22:30 is incorrect. After testing the directional mic, the proximity effect and increased bass response is noticeable. However, your comment “[paraphrased] you should have heard the bass increase as I got closer” occurs only after testing the *omnidirectional* mic, which I don’t think exhibited that response. A simple edit, swapping out that line to follow the previous clip might clear up the issue and prevent any confusion. But I could be wrong or missing something. Cheers & thanks for the great instruction.
He could explain this stuff to my 1st grade grandson! Thank you Sir!
Best audio recording course I've found. If this guy was teaching at a nearby University I would take his classes.
I must applaud you for your thorough demonstration and succinct production here. Excellent dude!
Only of this came out before I went to NEiA. You taught everything in 1 hour that the "professors" would stop every ten minutes to tell their corny 33 minute music industry jokes. Though I do know of all that you've taught here. Just refreshing the brain on a few things before I step back into the audio spectrum (pun intended). Ultimately? I want to run my own small studio.
Superb! Only 10 mins. Already many mysteries solved. I'm going to enjoy learning from you. Thank You
Brilliant Tutorial - This takes a lot of work behind the scenes - Thank You
Glad it was helpful!
I attend Full Sail University and I've learned more in this vid than I have learned so far for my expensive ass degree! 🙃
Really good. Simple basics. Total clarity. Easy to understand.
This was the best introduction I have ever heard, really enjoyed every second of it. Thanks a bunch
I am preparing some pro audio subjects lecture online. But this video already contains everything so significant pieces of stuff!!! Great video clip!
Great to hear!
This is how every tutorial/course should be like!!! Thank you!!!
Thanks so much! There's so much I've got to learn and you are a fantastic teacher on a complex subject! Really helping me to understand!
That phantom of the opera joke got dead😂 I’m minute 13 and I got hella notes down already, I’m learning so much thank you!
Great video. The cable twisting suggestion is spot on. My 50 foot power cables have been really messed up over the years.
WOW! Such great detail and clear teaching. I'm so glad I found this video and I feel ready to start moving forward with my audio career now. Thank You!!!
best all-around Audio Production demo/video i have EVER seen !! awesome dude....very well done. greatly appreciated !!
Great video; love how effective you are at explaining these concepts!!!🙏🙏🙏
Thank you. This is a wonderful video for newbies. I have listened to many hours of CZcams and read lots of websites and you've really cut through all the jargon and made things easy to understand, providing layers of information to boost newcomers from basic definitions to required depth of info to get going. Great job!
Thank you, Dave, that was the best explanation I get so far
Thanks so much Dave that was explained so clearly I learnt a lot I look forward to future videos I have a nine-year-old niece who composes her own music on both guitar and piano so far , she is amazing , so I thought I’d set up the recording studio. I had previous experience as DJ and hanging around musicians you’ve just made a little bit more clearer what I’m doing. Appreciate your clear and concise teaching. Mike J
i would never have forgiven myself without leaving a comment and liking this video
best video so far on youtube about this course
Thanks for commenting! It is great to hear from people who found this course helpful!
you are a saint. I am showing this video to everyone that i work with from now on
This is by far the most awesome video that i ever watched. Thank You bro
Never subscribed a channel in a second. Finally i'm home😭. Thank you
Got here by accident but i stayed for the long haul and it was well worth my time. I've saved the video and subscribed. Thanks So much , keep up the great work.
many thanks for the comprehensive introduction.
You are welcome!
Thank you for this incredibly all-inclusive informational resource! I have learned so much!
So can't wait to get into it and bring my culture to the world of music 😊🇿🇦
I watched this video without blinking!
What a fantastic production! Thankyou so much for clearly explaining the ins and outs of recording and the equipment used. And no stupid carry on attention seeking. So refreshing!
Thanks. Glad to hear you found it useful.
Wow! I never knew that just one minute of basic 16-bit / 44.1kHz audio records 84 megabytes of data!! Thanks Envato Tuts+!
that's what happen when you have 16 channels
16 channels × 16 bits × 44100 / 8 × 60 seconds = 84 672 000 bytes every minute
Bless you for giving free knowledge! This really helped me to start my new hobby.
You are so welcome!
Been working in tv for years so great to see the mic tests and everything else is amazing thank you!
I’ve never seen a video with NO dislikes!! Awesome job!!
CZcams has removed the dislike counter...
Excellent store of information to learn about audio/ sound ... Anyone who is a beginner or going to start the way I have done few days ago, this is the place ...you have really delivered an excellent tutorial. I may say thanks million times will still be less. I am going to view it few times now in the coming weeks
What a great class on sound recording.. I have always enjoyed having a sound tech when I worked but on my own later I realize what an art it is to record well.. I am struggling now to get a feel for DAW recording and using my 24 track as an interface device.. I paid some attention to my sound guys and watched from time to time but that doesn't make me much more qualified to engineer sound than him watching me play guitars and sing qualifies him to play on this side of the desk.. I need fundamentals and basic methodology..
This is the best introduction I've seen
You make a fantastic teacher! This video was very easy to understand, kept me interested the entire time, was well structured, and full of knowledge. Thank you very much!
This is great for beginners or intermediates looking to tighten up their knowledge
Excellent tutorial!!!!!! Would love to go through more of this. Very well explained and presented.
I love Peanut Butter & Jelly
underrated channel. very effective method of teaching
An organized presentation - very good production values
Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent, professional presentation. Very grateful I stumbled across this. Most helpful in understanding the fundamentals and basic concepts. Great for beginners like me. Highly recommended. Thanks!
This feels like it was made in the early 2000s but I’m into the retro vibe.
some audio interfaces do come with built-in preamps though. for example, the Focusrite scarlet series. so I think for newbies it could possibly be easier and more cost-effective to purchase one like that over buying both a separate audio interface and preamp.
More like most
I REALLY APPRECIATE THIS CONTENT! Thank you so much!
Finally I got what I'm looking for... Thanks
No problem!
This is gold dust - thanks!
Thank you for the BEST course I have done online and since I had only minimal prior knowledge on the topic, the info you gave was super helpful. Thanks again :)
You're very welcome!
Brilliant video - thank You for taking the time and sharing! 😊
such a passionate teacher. subbed
Thanks. Just what I was looking for to get started. Appreciate the in-depth introduction.
Practically an entire course.. Thanks!
Awesome! Thanks pal, helped a lot. I'm keeping some notes on these lessons so I can review them later.
Thank you for going into such depth! Sure helpful
Tons of great material. I'll be back to review. Thanks!
thank you this was awesome....but on that testing microphone I wasn't ready. Beware if you're using headphones lol
She wasn't reeeaaaadddddyyyy!
That snare in the intro is spankin!