University of Hartford's Acoustics Lab, Mixing with Distortion, and MixCon Giveaway!

This Week at Audio University This week, take a look inside the University of Hartford’s acoustics lab and learn how distortion can be used as a creative tool in mixing. Plus, don’t miss your chance to enter the MixCon 2024 Mega Giveaway! Highlights of the Week ​ ​ Highlight of the Week: Inside the University of Hartford’s Acoustics Laboratory In this week’s highlight, we tour the University of Hartford’s acoustics lab to examine how controlled environments are used to study sound. Watch as we explore the anechoic room, designed to absorb nearly all sound, and the reverberation room, built to reflect sound and extend reverb. This video dives into the practical applications of these spaces for acoustic engineering and audio research. [Watch Here]( ​ ¢Â€Â‹ Throwback: Distortion Isn't Always a Bad Thing... You might think of distortion as a bad thing, but that’s not necessarily true. Even in today’s digital world, distortion and saturation are intentionally used to add character and warmth to music. In this video, we demonstrate how distortion can be used as a creative tool, featuring plugins from [Soundtoys](). [Watch Here]( ​ ​ Quick Tip of the Week: Managing Channels on a Digital Console If you're running live sound, one key advantage of digital consoles over analog is the shared channel strip controls. Instead of a dedicated strip for every input, digital consoles like the [TASCAM Sonicview 24]() allow you to manage multiple channels with the same knobs and faders. This reduces the console size while increasing control over your inputs. If you want to learn more about how digital consoles can improve your live sound setup, watch the full video here. [Watch Here]( MixCon 2024 Mega Giveaway – Over $7,000 in Studio Gear! ​[MixCon](, the only convention dedicated exclusively to music mixing, is back for its 2024 online edition – and it’s free to attend! Not only will you learn from top mixing pros with exclusive walkthroughs on everything from Atmos to soundtracks, but you’ll also have a chance to upgrade your studio with an epic prize package. Giveaway Prizes Include: - B&H $250 Gift Card - Soundtoys 5 Plugin Bundles - JZ Mics Condenser Microphones - Kali Audio Monitors and Bluetooth Module - Perpetual Licenses for Oeksound and Relab plugins The promotion ends November 15th, 2024, and is open to residents of the US, Canada, UK, and EU. Winners will be contacted within two weeks after the giveaway closes. ​ Sign up here for your chance to win! [Enter Here]() 113 Cherry St #92768, Seattle, WA 98104-2205 ​[Unsubscribe]( · [Preferences](​ [[Built with Kit]​](