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In this episode, Mark explores the history, technology, and development of noise cancelling headphones. Later, Gabe breaks down the process behind a western inspired composition.

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Sound Design and Editing by Mark Stelter and Gabe Alvarez

Featuring musical excerpts from:

“The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly" by Ennio Morricone

"Riders in the Night" by Ben Valdmets

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To hear more of Ben's work, consider checking out his current project: local audio tapas, a curated selection of music featuring anonymous artists recorded locally.

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Today’s audio was recorded in studio using:

Rode NT-1 and Shure SM27 microphones.

Sound Effects Packs available at our Bandcamp

Sources and Resources for today's episode:

https://electronics.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/audio-music/noise-canceling-headphone3.htm

https://www.soundguys.com/how-noise-cancelling-headphones-work-12380/

https://www.soundguys.com/best-noise-cancelling-headphones-5220/

https://krisp.ai/blog/noise-cancelling-headphones-story/

soundboard is a production of Austin Audio Laboratory.

New technologies yield rapid advances in sound recording capabilities, and Mark lays out those developments in part 2 of his History of Recording series. Then, Gabe walks through the creative and technical process of designing the sounds of a space ship!

For a transcript of today's episode, additional content, and links to our sound effects library, visit austinaudiolab.com/soundboard

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Sound Design and Editing by Mark Stelter and Gabe Alvarez

Music featured in today's episode:

“I Got Rhythm” arranged and performed by Mark Stelter

"Registration," “Roller Blading” written and performed by Gabe Alvarez

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Today’s audio was recorded in studio using:

Rode NT-1 and Shure SM27 microphones.

Sound Effects Packs available at our Bandcamp

Sources and Resources for today's episode:

https://www.digitaltrends.com/features/the-history-of-the-cds-rise-and-fall/

https://history-computer.com/ModernComputer/Basis/compact_disc.html

https://www.npr.org/sections/therecord/2011/03/23/134622940/the-mp3-a-history-of-innovation-and-betrayal

https://charm.rhul.ac.uk/history/p20_4_1.html

https://books.google.com/books?id=0aE7BAAAQBAJ&pg=PA63&dq=digital+audio+workstation&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiZwdns48HQAhVk0FQKHVPUDqoQ6AEIUTAG#v=onepage&q=digital%20audio%20workstation&f=false

https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/spacecraft/rover/microphones/#SuperCam-Microphone

https://www.dpamicrophones.com/mars-rover

https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-first-mars-sounds-audio

soundboard is a production of Austin Audio Laboratory. Visit austinaudiolab.com to learn more!

Just how did sound recording get started? The story, and the innovations that made it happen, might surprise you. On today's episode, Mark hits rewind and presents a brief chronicle of the history of recording. Then, Gabe hits the streets to record, and develop, some sounds of his own.

For a transcript of today's episode, additional content, and links to our sound effects library, visit austinaudiolab.com/soundboard

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Sound Design and Editing by Mark Stelter and Gabe Alvarez

Audio samples from Star Wars used for educational purpose.

Music featured in today's episode:

“Lo What” arranged and performed by Mark Stelter

“Soup Brain,” "My Skipping Shoes," "Credentials" from Endemic, "Through the Jump Relay" from Starcalled written and performed by Gabe Alvarez

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Today’s audio was recorded in studio using: Rode NT-1 and Shure SM57 microphones.

Sound Effects Packs available at our Bandcamp

Sources and Resources for today's episode:

https://www.emiarchivetrust.org/about/history-of-recording/

https://www.loc.gov/collections/emile-berliner/articles-and-essays/emile-berliner-biography/

https://www.firstsounds.org/sounds/

https://www.nps.gov/edis/learn/historyculture/origins-of-sound-recording-charles-cros.htm

WHITTINGTON, WILLIAM. Sound Design and Science Fiction. University of Texas Press, 2007. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/10.7560/714304.

https://nerdist.com/article/star-wars-blasters-sound-effect-origin-ben-burtt/

https://www.20k.org/episodes/pewpew

https://www.popularmechanics.com/culture/movies/news/g2486/how-6-of-star-wars-iconic-sounds-were-conceived/

soundboard is a production of the Austin Audio Laboratory

Ever noticed that what you sound like and what you think you sound like don’t exactly match up? On today’s episode, Mark explains why we experience this by looking at the physiology of sound. Then, Gabe explores the potential of building a space and a scene by repurposing sounds from last episode.

For a transcript of today’s episode, additional content, and links to free sound effects packs, visit austinaudiolab.com/soundboard

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“Different Tone of Voice” written and produced by Mark Stelter

“What You’ve Got, vol. 01” written and produced by Gabe Alvarez

Sound Design and Editing by Mark Stelter and Gabe Alvarez

“Blue Bossa” arranged and performed by Mark Stelter

“Reflexive Mood” performed by Gabe Alvarez

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Today’s audio was recorded in studio using: Rode NT-1 and Shure SM57 microphones.

Sound Effects Packs available at our Bandcamp

Sources:

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-does-my-voice-sound-different/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK531483/

https://www.soundguys.com/bone-conduction-headphones-20580/

https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/cochlear-implants/about/pac-20385021#:~:text=A%20cochlear%20implant%20is%20an,helped%20by%20using%20hearing%20aids

soundboard is a production of the Austin Audio Laboratory.

On today's episode, meet the team -- Mark and Gabe, the co-founders of the Austin Audio Laboratory -- and get a glimpse into our work, our mission, and what we've got planned.

For a transcript of today's episode, additional content, and links to free sound effects packs, visit austinaudiolab.com/soundboard

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Written by Mark Stelter and Gabe Alvarez

Sound Editing by Mark Stelter and Gabe Alvarez

Music composed, performed, and recorded by Mark Stelter and Gabe Alvarez

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Today's audio was recorded in studio and in field using:

Rode NT-1, Audio-Technica AT875R, and Shure SM57 microphones.