We offer telephone audio services directly to businesses, but we also work with a number of telecoms companies who use our audio service to provide IVR prompts, out-of-hours and on-hold messages to their clients. However, we found that some of our telecoms clients wanted to present an audio service directly to their customers and that […]
Will your on hold audio work in my telephone system? Try for Free
This is a question we often get asked. Usually, by small to medium businesses that want to avoid or break away from expensive contracts. These contract based suppliers will often write your scripts, install and lease the phone system and audio to you, which can prove very costly. Whereas, we provide a simple, pay-as-you-go service […]
How to Use Audio Loops in Adobe Elements and Adobe Premiere
Audio loops are very useful for video producers. Using music loops to underpin dialogue and using a variety of loops can be effective and economical from a licensing perspective. I am an audio producer, but do have to dip my toe into basic video editing from time to time. I currently use Abobe Elements, but the process of […]
The Result of a Green Day in the Studio
I posted a picture of my workplace on Facebook a few days ago. This is the studio that I spend many hours in and as you can see it has mood lighting, which can help to get me into the right frame of mind for making music. This was the day I finished my new corporate […]
Less of the Boring Drone Footage Please!
I recently became interested in drones, more specifically drone photography. I realised that there are two distinct breeds of dronists. Those who are using them for film purposes and those who are flying for the thrill of doing stunts and racing. I was very interested in the filming aspect and bought a stabilized drone with […]
The Challenges of Three Dimensional Binaural Recording
With the rise of immersive visuals using VR headsets, audio is following. This is the science of binaural sound. Essentially binaural sound relates to having two ears. The dictionary definition is: relating to or involving both ears. “human hearing is binaural” While you could be forgiven for thinking that surround sound, such as that heard in the […]
How to Play Music in Your Business Without Paying PROs such as PRS, ASCAP, BMI
For many years now we have had regular inquiries from business owners who are surprised to be contacted by PRS and other PROs (Performance Rights Organizations) regarding the music they are playing in their shop, restaurant, cafe, gym, medical practice etc. These are not all new businesses, sometimes they have just not been contacted previously […]
Is the Composer / Artist Losing Out If I Don’t Pay PRS, ASCAP or BMI?
While many businesses understand that music creates a certain atmosphere in their restaurant, bar, or shop, many businesses are still not happy to pay for using music, as they don’t understand where the money goes. What happens if you don’t pay? Mainstream Music If you are playing mainstream music in your business and not paying […]
Why Is Inaudible Dialogue a Problem in Films in 2017?
I love audio in film. A great film soundtrack, great foley work and clear, powerful dialogue. The thump of the subwoofer and surround sound in cinema gives me a real buzz. If I’m being honest, I love it so much I am one of those ‘annoying’ people who likes to listen to all of the […]
Cue Sheet Royalties for Sound Effects
This is something that seems to crop up a lot. With some broadcasters, there is an assumption that everything has to be added to the cue sheet. While this is true for music that is registered with royalty collection societies the same can’t be applied to sound effects due to the very nature of their […]
