Like with any business, there's always something to do to make things better and more comfortable. In the last month (mostly over the halloween weekend) we constructed and installed some heavy duty bass traps and sound treatments. Wanting to have our additions functional and attractive, we wrapped them in texture rich fabric.... And they look great.
Hanging them was rather entertaining. Wedge between the bass traps and the wall while balancing on a ladder, well.....if someone had a camera.....
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What are bass traps?
Bass Traps are acoustic energy absorbers which are designed to damp low frequency sound energy with the goal of attaining a flatter low frequency(LF) room response by reducing LF resonances in rooms. They are commonly used in recording studios, mastering rooms, home theatres and other rooms built to provide a critical listening environment. (Wikipedia)
There are many different designs and materials so take the time and do some research to ensure you make the right choice for your space.
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Sunday, October 30, 2011
Saturday, May 14, 2011
X929 Xposure 2011
Congratulations to this year's X92.9 Exposure Contest winners, 'Meesha and the Spanks', 'Bigger Fish Than Guns', and our recording artist 'Black Phoenix Orchestra'. Each of these bands received $25,000! Awesome contest from Calgary's Alternative Rock Station, who don't have any strings attached with their prizes, allowing the bands to spend the money where they need it most, and with whom they choose. Also local indie band 'Rockets and Dinosaurs' made it into the final Top 10 for Xposure with their EP 'High Five' that was recorded here at Taylor Sound as well so Congrats to them.
For the unsigned talent out there that wants to try their hand at the commercial radio scene, you can upload your songs directly to the x92.9 website. Make sure the quality of recording is very good, radio friendly! If not, a really great song may get tossed simply because the quality is not up to broadcast standards. If you're proud of your music, then show it through a good quality recording. If you're looking to record some stuff for Exposure, wether it be for the contest or simply for their feature segments, make sure to give yourself enough time. This year we unfortunately had to turn bands away because trying to book your studio time at the last minute is problematic. By calling early, booking early and giving your engineer time to do a good mix, the happier and hopefully more successful you'll be!
If you're a band that likes to record their own stuff, think about getting someone else to mix and master it. We are available to help in both those situations and are starting to see more work come our way in the form of mastering and remixing of songs.
Good Luck Out There!
Remember to follow us on Facebook to see what's happening here, as well, I try and keep everyone informed with upcoming grants and unique performance opportunities.
Toodles!
Trish Evans
Director of Marketing and Funding.
For the unsigned talent out there that wants to try their hand at the commercial radio scene, you can upload your songs directly to the x92.9 website. Make sure the quality of recording is very good, radio friendly! If not, a really great song may get tossed simply because the quality is not up to broadcast standards. If you're proud of your music, then show it through a good quality recording. If you're looking to record some stuff for Exposure, wether it be for the contest or simply for their feature segments, make sure to give yourself enough time. This year we unfortunately had to turn bands away because trying to book your studio time at the last minute is problematic. By calling early, booking early and giving your engineer time to do a good mix, the happier and hopefully more successful you'll be!
If you're a band that likes to record their own stuff, think about getting someone else to mix and master it. We are available to help in both those situations and are starting to see more work come our way in the form of mastering and remixing of songs.
Good Luck Out There!
Remember to follow us on Facebook to see what's happening here, as well, I try and keep everyone informed with upcoming grants and unique performance opportunities.
Toodles!
Trish Evans
Director of Marketing and Funding.
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