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Best Pop Filters for Voice Recording

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Pop filters are an essential part of recording vocals, as they reduce the popping noises you create by saying certain letters. The air created by popping sounds can distress the microphone you are using, which is something you really do not want.

Here is a list of some of the best pop filters.

 
 
 

The Kaotica Eyeball is more than just a pop filter. It’s also an isolation piece that you can place around your mic to give you a professional sound. It’s made from a custom foam that does a great job keeping out unwanted sounds as well.

 
 
 

This pop filter has a double mesh screen that doesn’t dim your voice or take away the sound quality. It’s great for filtering unwanted sounds.

 
 
 

This pop filter is all metal, and mounts well to microphone stands and boom poles. It does a great job with filtering unwanted sounds. It also easily cleans with soap and water.

 
 
 

The WindTech PopGard 2000 protects well against popping sounds, and prevents any moisture from getting to and ruining your microphone. It easily attaches to your microphone using elastic bands, and is simple to clean and use.

 
 
 

The Stedman Corporation Proscreen XL is a high quality metal pop filter. It has an extended clamp that offers easy setup, and directs air downwards away from your microphone. It is also durable and protected from scratches.

 
 
 

This pop filter was designed for professional environments. It also has a double mesh screen, and it also includes a boom pole and microphone stand clamp.

 
 
 

This filter is made of solid brass, and has a strong gooseneck and clamp. It’s design allows for quick and easy adjustments, and does well to prevent popping sounds.

 

Conclusion

All of these filters would do great to help you minimize the popping sounds that can appear when recording vocals!

If you need extra help recording your music or a podcast, please contact us here.

We look forward to adding massive value to your brand!

So which filter do you like best? Let us know!

- By Julianna Martinek

 
 

Audiobook: What is it, Who Creates it, How It Works

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Audiobooks in truth, have been around for a while. However, it was only during the last couple of years that it gained extraordinary popularity. Similar to podcasts, audiobooks became popular for people on-the-go who didn’t have enough time to sit and read. They also became a popular resource for people who cannot read or do not enjoy reading.

Don’t know what podcasts are? Check out Jony Studios blog Podcast: What is It, How It Works, Who Creates It to know more.


WHAT IS AN AUDIOBOOK?

They are voice recordings of books/novels that you can listen to rather than read. They are replicas of the written text in an MP3 format.

Customers are usually given an option to purchase and download audiobooks similar to digital music and video. There are many audiobooks available for free as well on Audible. Even apps such as Spotify now carry audiobooks.

Audiobooks give you a different reading experience for situations in which reading is not possible. It doesn’t matter whether you’re driving, walking, at the gym or working, audiobooks give you a chance to catch up with your reading without actually having to read!

And if you are a picky reader who doesn’t like to read books that are long, some audiobooks come in an abridged and unabridged version. Audiobooks that are marked as abridged are shorter and modified versions of the book made to better the listening experience. Unabridged audiobooks, on the other hand, are recorded word to word and are exact replicas of the printed book.



WHO CREATES IT?

Audiobooks are created by the author or publishing house. Audiobooks are usually made to reach a wider audience and to give audiences a version other than printed and e-text.

Curious to learn more about audiobook recording and who they are made for? Check out Jony Studios blog Benefits And Tips For Recording An Audiobook For Your Novel to learn more.

Many authors provide a free sample of the audiobook on their website for audiences to judge for themselves whether or not they wish to buy that version or not.


HOW DOES IT WORK?

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Audiobooks come in a format similar to a digital song. They are available in MP3 formats and more and are supported by every mobile device. You can listen to audiobooks on smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktops, speakers or even in your car using the car entertainment system. 

You can either download the audiobook or stream it online. Streaming means to “download” the audiobook on the go as you’re listening. It doesn’t take up any additional space on your device but streaming does, however, take up a lot of data. It is recommended to download your audiobook over WiFi for a better listening experience. And although downloading the audiobook will take up a lot of space on your device, you have the option of deleting it from your device without losing your purchase. Audiobooks, like ebooks, are always available on a ‘cloud library’ thus ensuring you never lose your purchase.

Now you might be wondering who records an audiobook?

Audiobooks are usually recorded by professional narrators who tend to be actors and vocal specialists. It is, however, very common for the author to record the audiobook themselves as well.

Are you an author looking to record an audiobook for your book? Jony Studios offers audio production services that will help you reach a wider audience and increase your book sales. 

Contact us here to get started.


Conclusion

Audiobooks are a great way of catching up to your reading while on-the-go. There are thousands of audiobooks to choose from and many different genres to choose from as well. 

There are audiobooks made especially for children, seniors, teenagers, adults, romance lovers, fiction lovers, etc. And they are so easy to listen to and browse through that even the most non-tech savvy person can learn how to use it.

Here are some of Jony Studios’ favourite audiobooks to get you started:

  1. The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer

  2. Shoe Dog by Phil Knight

  3. Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins

  4. The Surrender Experiment by Michael A. Singer

  5. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson

  6. The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

Did you find one you liked? Let us know below!

- By Neha Agarwala

If you need help turning your book into an audiobook, we offer audiobook production services that will help you reach a wider audience and increase your book sales. 

Learn more here and listen to some of our audiobook samples.

 
 

Everything You Need to Know About Songwriting

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Today the music world has no rules.

Artists have the freedom to create and mix any form of music they can imagine. Music has reached the point where artists have the independence to create new categories of music by mixing rhythms and genres.

However, creating music still comes with its stages, dos and don'ts. In order to make good music that people will enjoy listening to, you still need to follow stages of music production that have been perfected over the years by professionals.

Like a chef in the kitchen, just because you have unlimited ingredients and tools to play with does not mean you should. There are some things when you mix and match that just don’t taste good.

On that note, check out Jony Studios’ mixing and mastering services that will help you elevate your sound and bring your song to life!

When it comes to creating good music, the first step is always songwriting.



WHAT IS SONGWRITING?


Songwriting like the word suggests means writing a song. It is the process of musical ideas coming together to form a melody that is harmonious and rhythmic.

The finished product results in a beginning, middle and end.



WHAT IS A GOOD SONG?


Although this is highly debatable and subjective, a good song usually has all the elements: melody, harmony, rhythm, beginning, middle, and end.

In terms of lyrics, a good song has both the lyrics and music working together and supporting each other. It is important for the lyrics to sound musical while singing to develop a pleasant sounding, successful song.

Repetition in a song is also very integral in order to get the listener used to the chord progression before transitioning to the next section. The motive behind any song is to always get the listener to tap their foot with the groove regardless of there being drums in the song.



HOW TO WRITE A SONG?


Each writer and musician has a different way of songwriting. 

Some tend to use the tracking process to write a song. They start with a drum loop and go on from there. As they progress along, new ideas form until a finished song is created.

Some sit with their guitars and take notes to sketch out a tune that results in a song.

And so on..

However, no matter the method, the criteria for examining the quality of the song in terms of its lyrics and music should always be the same. Are the melody and harmony catchy? Do the chords capture the attention of the listeners? Does it groove?



Conclusion

Want your music to sound up to the industry's golden standards? Jony Studios’ offers music production services that will help you elevate your sound and bring your song to life!

Contact us here to get started.

Which songwriting method do you use? Let us know below in the comments!

- By Neha Agarwala

Curious about the other stages of music production?

Check out these blogs to learn more:

Arranging

Tracking

Editing

Mixing and Mastering