Mar
Transfering large audio files with FTP
by Mike Wells in Tutorials
A) Introduction:
This document has been written to be a guideline for anyone who would like to transfer audio files over the internet using FTP. The focus has been specifically directed to audio files, so that the audio engineering community (recording engineers, producers, musicians, recording and mastering studios) may supply a client with the needed FTP server information and this document, and the client may then perform the FTP transfer.
Feb
ISRC codes explained
by Mike Wells in Tutorials
ISRC stands for: International Standard Recording Code
This article provides written and visual tutorial overview of what the codes are, why and where they are used, and how to get them for your release when you need them.
Jun
Audio Outreach “Soldering Basics” Seminar
by Mike Wells in News
Seminar: Soldering Basics-
Next in the Audio Outreach series we entered the world of soldering basics, covering tools, techniques, safety, and troubleshooting.
Targeted towards current audio students and home enthusiasts, this demonstration seminar was led by myself, John Flores and Jeremy Rosenblum of Studio SQ in San Francisco.
We brought a load of tools, supplies, cable, and other solutions (dental tool, anyone?) to demonstrate techniques, share ideas and experiences, and collaborate with the attending group.
May
Mike Wells Mastering contributes to ongoing Katrina Relief effort
by Mike Wells in News
Mastering donation to aid ongoing relief-
MWM was approached by STS9 to contribute mastering work towards a new remix compliation for the “Make It Right” foundation, a non-profit organization that is committed to building 150 sustainable homes in the New Orlean’s Lower 9th Ward, an area hard hit by Hurricane Katrina.
STS9 have assembled a double-CD length compilation of remixes of it’s successful “Peaceblaster” 2009 release. Remix artists on this compilation include Richard Devine, The Glitch Mob, Prefuse 73, and Deru to name a few of the 30 artists who have contributed to this effort.
Released in June 2009, all proceeds will be donated to the Make It Right foundation.
Mike Wells Mastering donated mastering duties to complete the compilation.
Learn more at:
1320 Records & STS9
Make It Right.org
Apr
Mike Wells featured in EQ Magazine
by Mike Wells in News
Mike Wells in feature interview-
The April 2009 issue of EQ Magazine hosted an article by Craig Anderton on Mastering, featuring an interview with Mike Wells.
The article spans the topics of mastering at home, gear considerations, and leveraging the value of a professional mastering engineer.
