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New Resources for the Game Audio Community
Free resources I made for the game audio community are all available here. Find spreadsheets of helpful links, templates, and playlists.


The Real Way to use Lavaliers Off Set
Lavaliers are often dismissed as a film for recording dialogue, but they can be utilized for so much more in games and post-production!


A Sound Designer's Secret Weapon: The Condenser Microphone
Shotgun condenser microphones are highly versatile in recording. This is what many people refer to as the "boom mic" in films since it's...


Top Tips for Recording with Dynamic Microphones
Learn how to make the most out of dynamic microphones as a sound designer for video games or films!


How to Capture The Hidden Sonic World of Electronics
Learn how to capture the sounds of "electromagnetic fields" with a microphone specially designed for this!


Beneath the Surface: Unearthing Uses for Contact Microphones
Learn what contact microphones, how to use them in your sound design, and common pitfalls you can avoid when recording with them.


How Your Room Influences Your Mix
Your room may be giving you an unreliable idea about how your film or game sounds. Everything from the height of your ceiling to where...


Large and in Charge: How to Use Voiceover Mics for Sound Design
There's a mic you've probably seen both singers and actors alike use in studios. It 's well-established for the "warmth" it gives the...


What Are Your Players Really Hearing?
There is no such thing as objective hearing! Understanding this can help us make sounds that are suited for a specific audience. So, what...


Why Your Last Sounds Matter Most
What if the last sounds in an attack combo, the last words your character say in your game, and the last sound your player hears...


How to Guide Your Player's Gaze
A player's user experience is dependent on clarity and comprehension. If they know where to look on the screen, they're going to have an...


Why Low Pitches Make Your Players Tense
We have a good reason to be stressed if we hear the rumble of an earthquake beneath our feet or the growl of a nearby bear. These sounds...


How to Direct Players with High Pitches
It's easy to notice a baby crying on an airplane or the sound of an ambulance going by, but how come? Why are we so good at picking out...


How to Record Gross Gore Sounds
Recording gore foley is about your performance, your setup, and your ingredients. Food, particularly vegetables, are used most often for...
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