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[ladynahualli]

Artwork cover, mixing and mastering by Dead Sheep

Lyrics, vocals by me

Producer, Eddie at Nearfield Studios

Available on Spotify and YouTube.

Saturday 9th it will be available on Soundcloud

This song is about my love for adventure and being on the road. Roadrunner is a rap single with a more melodic touch, the hook has a pop vibe inviting the listeners to not take life so seriously and have fun. The beat has a futuristic yet Retrowave style that will definitely leave an impression on you, as I'm careful when selecting beats, making sure they are on another level. This song was written in probably one night and i'm very satisfied with combining EDM with rap. I just wanted to have fun when songwriting it and I hope you feel the same way about it. 

[salvovaccarella]

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[charlesmwa]

Mixing and Mastering: The Importance of Quality Studio Monitors

Quite a number of key processes are involved in creating music. Among them, mixing and mastering stand out because they are critical to producing a professional-sounding sound. All they require is to apply the right tools so that good output can be expected. Indeed, studio monitors are among the most important tools in a music production setup. In this blog, we will discuss why quality studio monitors are indispensable for mixing and mastering and how they help elevate your audio projects.

What Are Mixing and Mastering?

Before we mention studio monitors, let's first talk about what we are mixing and mastering:

Mixing involves the process of bringing together different audio tracks-such as vocals, instruments, and effects-all into one musical output. It may include leveling and ensuring that sounds appear from left to right, and applying effects to make sure everything comes out well-balanced.

Mastering is the last auditive art treatment on a mixed track and sets it up for distribution. The mastering process is designed to ensure that a mixed track sounds absolutely great coming out of every possible playback system-be it the best loudspeakers or least in human consciousness earbuds.

Both mixing and mastering require extreme listening. Here lies studio monitors.

The Role of Studio Monitors

Studio monitors are specifically designed to deliver a flat frequency response. They do not encourage any particular sounds, unlike the regular speakers, which produce audio by amplifying certain sounds such as deep bass or bright treble, whereas studio monitors work on sound reproduction accuracy so that right decisions can be made during mixing and mastering.

Why Quality Matters

Accurate Sound Reproduction

The greatest benefit of quality studio monitors is how they can accurately reproduce the sound. You'll hear your mix exactly as it is, without any unwanted coloration to it. So the ability of an accurate sound enables you to detect all sorts of problems in your mix perhaps how some frequencies are out of balance or how some elements stand out too loud or too quiet.

Consistency Across Different Environments

Good studio monitors offer a consistent listening experience. Consistency is important because your mix should sound good on all different playback systems—car stereos, home speakers, and even smartphones. If you're relying on decent monitors, you can bet that your mix will translate well across different environments.

Detail and Clarity

What good studio monitors do is give you an accurate listening experience. Consistency is the key because your mix needs to sound excellent on different playback systems, whether the car stereo, home speakers, or even smartphones. Quality monitors deliver that kind of dependability-letting you know that your mix will translate well from one environment to another.

Better Room Acoustics

While good monitors are necessary, the acoustics of your space are just as important. Quality monitors will help point out problem areas in your room-the standing waves or reflections. With that knowledge, you can treat your space with sound-absorbing materials and possibly some bass traps, creating a space to mix and master in.

Types of Studio Monitors

When choosing studio monitors, you’ll find several types:Active Monitors

Active monitors have built-in amplifiers so an external amp isn't necessary. This is user-friendly and ensures that monitors will be completely matched with speakers. They are very popular in home studios

Passive Monitors

The passive monitors are always dependent on an external amplifier. Though they can be more flexible in terms of amplification, they can be a little more complicated to set up. Usually, these can be found in professional studios where there's a necessity for customization.

Nearfield Monitors

A nearfield monitor is constructed to be near the listener, and they prevent some of the room reflections, which makes them suitable for smaller spaces, such as home studios. They will make for very accurate listening without interference from the acoustics of the room.

Choosing the Right Studio Monitors

When shopping for studio monitors, consider the following factors:

Size and Space

The size of the available space determines the size of your studio monitors. Larger monitors may offer more bass, but again, a small room can be easily overwhelmed by this. Nearfield monitors are best suited for home studios because of their size and flexibility when it comes to placement.

Frequency Response

Look for monitors that have a flat frequency response. In this way, you will experience sound precisely. Better frequency range means you'll be able to form an opinion whether deeper bass elements exist or not-this is so crucial in all genres of music.

Budget

Studio monitors vary in so much price, and indeed, it would be so tempting to just take the cheapest out of the dozens being offered. Still, the extra investment made on brands that promise you high-quality sounds is well worth it. Professional audio equipment shops, as much as possible, offer a number of monitors fitting whatever budget or needs.

The Downsides of Poor Monitoring

Using low-quality monitors can lead to several problems:

Poor Mix Translation: A mix that sounds good on some lower-quality monitors will sound awful on other systems, and may even become a very frustrating and time-consuming task trying to chase down the cause of a problem that could have easily been solved to begin with.

Listening Fatigue: Distorting sound from monitors makes listening tiring. This affects your ability to concentrate and make decisions during mixing.

Lack of Confidence: If you can't trust your monitors, chances are you will question your mixing decisions. Quality monitors help you develop trust in what you're working on and increase confidence as an audio engineer

Conclusion

Bottom Line Up: In quality studio monitors, no one serious about mixing and mastering music can do without them. They will give you the provision of accurate sound reproduction under different environments so that you make well-informed decisions in terms of detail. Whether for a home studio or a professional space, putting money into quality monitors is vital to produce the best possible results.If you are looking to buy studio monitors, you can consider visiting professional audio equipment shops like VIP PRO AUDIO. Normally, they have very knowledgeable staff who will get you to your perfect choice. You will easily be well-set to provide music that sounds great on any system when prioritizing quality studio monitors.

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Understanding the Different Types of Studio Monitors and Their Uses

Studio monitors are a crucial part of any audio production setup. Unlike regular speakers, they are designed to provide a flat and accurate representation of your sound, helping you make precise decisions during mixing and mastering. Here’s a guide to understanding the different types of studio monitors and their uses.

1. Nearfield Monitors

What Are They? Nearfield monitors are designed to be placed close to your listening position, typically within a few feet. They are ideal for small to medium-sized studios.

Uses:

Precise Monitoring: They help you hear detailed aspects of your mix without the influence of room acoustics.

Compact Spaces: Perfect for home studios or tight spaces where larger monitors would be impractical.

2. Midfield Monitors

What Are They? Midfield monitors are larger and are placed further away from the listener compared to nearfield monitors. They are suitable for medium to large studio environments.

Uses:

Extended Range: They offer a broader frequency range and more power, making them suitable for larger rooms.

Balanced Sound: Useful for studios where you need a balance between close and far-field listening.

3. Farfield Monitors

What Are They? Farfield monitors are designed for use at a greater distance and are typically found in larger control rooms or studios. They are the largest and most powerful type of studio monitors.

Uses:

Large Rooms: Ideal for big studios where monitors need to be positioned far from the listening position.

High Output: Capable of handling high sound pressure levels and delivering an accurate sound over long distances.

4. Active Monitors

What Are They? Active monitors have built-in amplifiers, which means you don’t need a separate power amp. They are more convenient and often provide better performance because the amplifier is matched to the speaker.

Uses:

Ease of Use: Simple setup and optimized performance.

Integrated Design: Reduces the need for extra equipment and cabling.

5. Passive Monitors

What Are They? Passive monitors do not have built-in amplifiers and require an external power amp. They often offer more flexibility in terms of amplification and customization.

Uses:

Customization: Allows you to choose an amplifier that matches your specific needs.

High-End Systems: Preferred in high-end studios where specific amp-monitor pairings are desired.

6. Studio Subwoofers

What Are They? Studio subwoofers are designed to extend the low-frequency range of your monitoring system. They are often used in combination with studio monitors to ensure that you hear deep bass accurately.

Uses:

Enhanced Bass: Helps in mixing and mastering music with heavy bass content.

Improved Accuracy: Completes the frequency spectrum for more precise audio work.

Understanding the different types of studio monitors and their uses is essential for setting up a monitoring system that meets your needs. Whether you need the precision of nearfield monitors, the power of midfield monitors, or the extensive range of farfield monitors, there’s a solution tailored to every studio environment. For the best selection and advice, visit a reputable audio equipment store like VIP PRO AUDIO in Brooklyn, to check out various models and find the perfect fit for your studio setup. By choosing the right studio monitors, you'll be equipped to produce clear, accurate audio that translates well across different playback systems, ensuring your mixes and masters sound their best in any setting.

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Schmalbandige Messung des Verlustwinkels eines Polymers © Fraunhofer FHR/Alexander Balas

Intelligente Haut für präzisere Kommunikation und Nahfeld-Abtastung in der Robotik

Spezielle physische Mensch-Roboter-Interaktionen werden vermehrt in der Fertigungsindustrie, im professionellen Dienstleistungssektor und im Gesundheitswesen benötigt. Dies erfordert eine Verbesserung des Komforts und der Kommunikation zwischen Mensch und Maschine. Roboter müssen in der Lage sein, menschliche Handlungen vorherzusehen und Absichten zu erkennen. Dafür braucht es flexible Metamaterialien bzw. flächige Metasurface-Antennen mit hochintegrierter Elektronik, um die nahe Umgebung erfassen zu können. Solche Oberflächen, die einen Roboter wie eine adaptive, intelligente Haut umspannen, entwickelt das Fraunhofer FHR gemeinsam mit sechs Partnern im EU-Projekt FITNESS. Gerade in der industriellen Fertigung kommt Robotern eine immer bedeutendere Rolle zu. Entsprechend hat sich die physische Interaktion zwischen Mensch und Roboter zu einer Schlüsseltechnologie entwickelt, die hilft, Produktionsprozesse effizienter zu gestalten.

Bei allen Entwicklungen der Mensch-Maschine-Interaktion steht die Sicherheit der Arbeitskräfte im Vordergrund. Hier setzt das EU-Projekt FITNESS (Flexible IntelligenT NEarfield Sensing Skins) an, in dessen Rahmen die Kommunikation und Interaktion zwischen Mensch und Maschine mithilfe von intelligenten Antennenlösungen in Form von neuartigen, elektromagnetischen Meta-Materialoberflächen mit integrierter Elektronik optimiert werden soll. Die flexiblen und dehnbaren Metasurface-Antennen, die sich dazu eignen, Oberflächenwellen zu emittieren, sollen die nähere Umgebung deutlich besser abtasten können als herkömmliche Antennen und dadurch die menschliche Sicherheit sowie die Performance der Roboter steigern. An dem Projekt sind neben dem Fraunhofer FHR sechs weitere Partner aus Industrie und Forschung beteiligt: Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique CNRS, eV Technologies, Technische Universität Hamburg, Université Catholique de Louvain, University of Zagreb Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing und L-up. Die belgische Universität UCLouvain koordiniert das Vorhaben, das von der Europäischen Union unter der Vertragsnummer 101098996 gefördert wird. Intelligente Antennenhaut mit sensorischer und kommunikativer Funktionalität

Bei den Metasurface-Antennen handelt es sich um flächige, in folienförmige Substrate integrierte Antennen, die sich der Kontur des Roboters anpassen. Aufgrund ihrer flachen Struktur lassen sich diese Antennen biegen und dehnen und wie eine Haut um den Roboter legen. Alternativ und in Abhängigkeit der Anwendung können sie beispielsweise auch nur am Roboterarm angebracht werden. Sie werden daher auch als »smart skins« oder intelligente Haut bezeichnet. »Unsere künftige Antennenlösung zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass sie sowohl die nähere Umgebung abtasten sowie Bewegung detektieren kann und zugleich eine funkbasierte Kommunikation mit der Basisstation in der Industriehalle beherrscht«, sagt Andrej Konforta, Gruppenleiter 3D-Druck HF-Systeme am Fraunhofer FHR. »Eine derartige Lösung bietet der Markt bislang nicht.«

Kleine Geometrien mit hohem Freiheitsgrad

Die neuartige und innovative Antennenlösung soll das Beamforming – ein Verfahren zur Positionsbestimmung von Schallquellen in Wellenfeldern – ermöglichen, sodass der verstellbare elektromagnetische Strahl jederzeit zur Basisstation blickt, was ein stärkeres, stabileres Signal garantiert und eine erhöhte Reichweite zur Folge hat. Bisher unterstützen sogenannte Phased Arrays das Beamforming. »Dabei werden viele Antennen in einer Gruppe verschaltet. Die Phase jedes einzelnen Antennenelements ist variabel, wodurch sich die Blickrichtung der Gruppenantenne beeinflussen lässt«, erläutert der Forscher die Technologie, die bislang überwiegend im militärischen Kontext zum Einsatz kommt. In konventionellen Gruppenantennen sind die Antennenelemente und deren Elektronik eng platziert. Das Resultat: Hohe Kosten, viel Abfuhrwärme und hohe Fehleranfälligkeit. Metasurface-Antennen hingegen könnten mit weitaus weniger Elektronik aufgebaut werden – ohne Verlust der Eigenschaften der konventionellen Aufbauweise. Mit dem neuen Konzept lassen sich Kosten sparen und kleinere, kompaktere Strukturen realisieren. »Mit den Meta-Materialoberflächen verfolgen wir ein neues Konstruktionskonzept, das sehr kleine Geometrien ermöglicht, die einen hohen Freiheitsgrad beim Design der abgestrahlten Felder, aber auch die bestmögliche Extraktion der Gestensignale erlauben«, so der Forscher.

Entwicklung neuer Antennensubstrate

Üblicherweise werden Antennen in starre Mikrowellensubstrate integriert. Alternativ existieren Materialien, welche sich auch dehnen lassen und damit eine hohe Flexibilität aufweisen. Allerdings haben diese flexiblen Substrate zu hohe Verluste, sie erzielen im Hochfrequenzbereich keine optimale Leistung, wie die von den Fraunhofer FHR-Forschenden entwickelte Messtechnik ergab. Daher eignen sich die herkömmlichen, am Markt verfügbaren Substrate nicht optimal für die Übertragung von Hochfrequenzsignalen. Basierend auf den vom Fraunhofer FHR erzielten Ergebnissen werden beim Projektpartner Technische Universität Hamburg (TUHH) im Rahmen von FITNESS neue Substrate entwickelt – das dortige Institut für Angewandte Polymerphysik (IAPP) synthetisiert dehnbare und potenziell hochfrequenztaugliche Materialien, wobei man auf einen Mix an Polymeren sowie auf Polymere mit keramischen Fremdpartikeln setzt. Diese werden im Projektverlauf vom Fraunhofer FHR getestet. Auch wird derzeit, basierend auf den ersten Ergebnissen, ein vorhandener Messaufbau optimiert, für andere Frequenzbänder erweitert sowie die Software für den finalen Aufbau entwickelt. Parallel dazu untersuchen die Projektpartner, wie sich die Verformungen der dehnbaren Oberflächen auf die Eigenschaften im Nah- und Fernfeld auswirken. Langfristig geplant sind sich selbstkalibrierende Metasurface-Antennen, die ihre Krümmung und Formung eigenständig erkennen, um einen optimalen Signalempfang zu gewährleisten und Kommunikationsprobleme zu vermeiden.

Breites Anwendungsspektrum

Neben der Robotik im Produktionsumfeld bieten sich aus Sicht der Projektpartner auch die Medizintechnik und -robotik als Anwendungsfelder an: Hier könnten Metasurface-Antennen als intelligente Haut dazu beitragen, dass Geräte wie etwa Assistenzroboter Gesten besser erkennen und stärker mit Menschen interagieren. Auch in die Schutzausrüstung der Feuerwehr oder in Raumfahrtanzüge sind Einsätze der Technologie denkbar.

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[ladynahualli]

Singer songwriter-composer me

Production and mix and mastering, artwork cover by Eddie at Nearfield Studios

Available on Spotify and YouTube

Link in bio 🔗🔗

Saturday 9th it will be up on Soundcloud

When I wrote ‘Pretty Ranger' I was learning songs on my guitar from Jefferson Airplane, The Doors and Nancy Sinatra etc. I had just moved into a house that had a 60s, 70s aesthetic with sunflowers in the bathroom walls and sink. I created a fictional character after these influences named Darling, who just moved to Las Vegas to pursue a new life. The song was left unfinished and I dove into Trap and hip hop songwriting later on. I recently went back to my sketchbook and finished arranging the chords and lyrics. I like the idea of putting out different genres of music and my producer made an amazing Techno beat with a Retrowave touch. This song is an interpolation of the past into the future. 

-Darling is a cowboy traveling into the future.- 

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