The Eternal Hobbyist - Jon O'Neil - Independent Recording Network http://www.independentrecording.net/irn/columns/jono/ Column by Jon O'Neil on the Independent Recording Network en-us Copyright 2009 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:00:00 AM EST IRN RSS FeedMakerPro http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification webmaster@independentrecording.net The Business of Music, Part 2: Death and Taxes http://www.independentrecording.net/irn/columns/jono/index.php?id=62 http://www.independentrecording.net/irn/columns/jono/index.php?id=62 Cheery title eh? Good news is the death part; I'm not talking about your death, but rather the death of your clients. Well, the injury of your clients. And you getting sued, which might feel like death! Then we'll look at some common misconceptions about taxation. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:00:00 AM EST How to Read a Spec Sheet, Part 2: Microphones Again! http://www.independentrecording.net/irn/columns/jono/index.php?id=65 http://www.independentrecording.net/irn/columns/jono/index.php?id=65 In "How to Read a Spec Sheet, Part 1" we began our look microphone specifications, including microphone type, polar pattern, power requirements and frequency response. Now let's dive even deeper into the cryptic world of microphone specifications. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:00:00 AM EST How to Read a Spec Sheet, Part 1: Microphones http://www.independentrecording.net/irn/columns/jono/index.php?id=63 http://www.independentrecording.net/irn/columns/jono/index.php?id=63 You can always tell a Harvard man, but you can't tell him much. Similarly, in an inverse sort of way, a microphone spec sheet doesn't tell us how the mircophone will sound, but it will tell us what it can and can't do if we can read it right. The problem is most spec sheets are written in a language most of us can't understand. Let's translate. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:00:00 AM EST The Business of Music, Part 1: Show Me The Money! http://www.independentrecording.net/irn/columns/jono/index.php?id=61 http://www.independentrecording.net/irn/columns/jono/index.php?id=61 Are you in this for money? Operating a studio is a capital-intensive business.That means you need to spend a lot of money before you make any. Let's look at some details and crunch some numbers... Tue, 15 Jul 2008 03:00:00 PM EST Self-Mastering Objectivity http://www.independentrecording.net/irn/columns/jono/index.php?id=60 http://www.independentrecording.net/irn/columns/jono/index.php?id=60 You've maybe read my rants and raves about hiring services vs. DIY. Let's say you've carefully considered that, and it makes sense to DIY. But in order not to waste too much time and test CDs to drag out to your car, try to inject some objectivity into the process. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:04:32 PM EST