The Fundamentals Of Sound

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Understanding the fundamentals of sound, and how sound works, is an essential first step to becoming a better Audio Engineer. Recording history dates back to the 19th century. There have been numerous advancements in recording technologies since the first sounds were recorded. In fact, innovation continues to propel the audio industry toward more efficient processes. However, despite the changes in recording devices and mediums, the basic fundamentals are the same today as they were a half a century ago.
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This video is lesson #1 in LDB10.COM's Audio Engineering & Music Production program.

[@iamsamori]

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[@mockingbird3099]

Researchers have recently proven that it was Edouard Leon Scott de Martinville who made the first sound recording in 1857, two decades before Edison. Do-Re-Mi-Fa-So-La-Ti-Do was the first sound, or sounds, recorded. Au Claire de Lune, the first song. Initially, the researchers thought it was a woman who sang, but they discovered it was played back at the wrong speed. Corrected, Scott's voice is clearly discernible. We know it is Scott because of his notation of an error. He had transposed two words in the song's lyrics. Edison was aggressive in grabbing credit for inventions. Tesla and Scott are not as famous, but credit is due them. Although Mary Had A Little Lamb is a lovely tune, Au Claire de Lune deserves the privilege of being the first song ever recorded; solfeggio the first sounds. Mary Had a Little Lamb is 2nd, although a Major 2nd.

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I watched a documentary once, where a potter from like 3000 years ago was creating a vase on a rotating pottery wheel. He was etching designs into it with a needle as it turned. Right at that moment, somebody came in and yelled at him about something. The vibrations from the yell were recorded into the clay, and engineers were able to play back the yell 3000 years later.

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This is exactly what I needed. I am a newbie voice-over artist and trying to learn my software by watching so-called beginner tutorials. But the jargon and shop talk that they used are over my head. I figured I need to get back to the basics and I'm very glad I found your playlist of sound engineering. 👏🏾

[@iamsamori]

I'm glad that you found the video helpful! Thank you for watching!

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[@iamsamori]

INSANASOMNIA Thank you for watching!

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Essential. I like that word. I'm trying to watch other tutorials and they present the information as if the listener is already well-versed.

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Is there any playlist that consists of all Audio Engineering basics? Pls suggest if there is.☺️

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man your channel is pure gold, how you break everything down is fantastic, im learning so much. thank you

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thanks Mr Coles ! your English was good, you speak well , i am Swedish and my English is bad, , i am working with it all the time sinse 2 years ago when i started to sing in English, it ended in catastrof!!! and now added studying Courses in recording and mixing to , and all of these books and movies is in English, bad luck for me, but you made it, even forigners with limited knewlidge can understand you most of the time, yes i used translaters some times, but you are gift. sended from heaven . thanks again peter carlsson Gothenburg sweden

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Thank you for putting your time and effort into educating the community; your presentation was thorough throughout as it definitely saved me a lot of time and money! Can't wait to apply these fundamentals!

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This was so amazing thank you so much Samori you really sound and know what you're learning and you explain it so very well, I've learned more now and it was so intelligent of you to add the history and the very beginning of the recording inventions, it really gives you an idea on how the recording and software process works so I thank you so much :)

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Just started my audio engineering classes & this is the best video I've come across that explains the basics as simply as possible. Great video. Definitely a new sub. 👍

[@ratikanto]

Started watching some years ago , always keep coming back to basics in 2020

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Thank you sir. I was researching sound, and was beginning to understand it, but not how it was measured. Your video has helped me out. You explain things well.

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[@iamsamori]

Gala Snodgrass Thank you for your feedback! Good luck on your audio journey!

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Thank you soooooo much! ✊🏾 I’ve been so frustrated and even quit engineering because I did not have the funds/resources to further. I spend countless hours trying to find a way around schooling to get a decent quality sound. Now.....this video!!! I say, is giving me the basic/fundamental tools I could’ve use years ago.

[@iamsamori]

I hope you found this video helpful! If you'd like one-on-one coaching and guidance with mixing, mastering and other audio engineering concepts, I'd be happy to help. Connect with me at samoricoles.com/courses-training.

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[@paddymcgowan3595]

Congratulations on what I can only describe as a fantastic video. I have been trying to improve my music through a better understanding of some of the theory behind it and how sounds fit together better. Your presentation was clear, precise and well structured. As such it has certainly helped me get a better grip on some of the fundamentals and given me an appetite to learn more. Much appreciated and I am off to watch some more of your work

[@fastrack2170]

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[@CallinWire]

Very nice video on this topic. Loved the visuals of the canvas between two speakers in particular. Thank you!

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[@Almighty4Infinity]

Great breakdown of timbre and audio engineering

[@noldskool4874]

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[@MarioBarreneche]

Great vid. Currently I work as an AV tech and well sound isn't my strongest skill. I'm trying to elevate my knowledge and understanding, your video helped immensely. and I wil continue to watch your other lessons. Thank you.

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thanks!............i learned a lot..............really simplified it for me

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THANK YOU! SO MUCH! I have this class at my community college that just would zip through this useful information and I would be so confused half of the time, but this video helped me understand that stuff more clearly. Thanks.

[@iamsamori]

Existence I am glad that the video cleared things up for you. Best of luck on your audio journey.

[@40EntrepreneurDrive]

We're in the same boat. I'm trying to watch as many tutorials as possible and I feel like I'm getting more confused without knowing the basics.

[@stephenclair8649]

wow, excellent presentation! I particularly liked the dimensions that you painted as panning, frequency and depth with the speakers as the pallet. I am now even more excited about my journey into sound

[@iamsamori]

one penny Thank you for your feedback! I'm glad that you found the presentation helpful. Best of luck on your Audio journey!

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Thanks Samori, that was great info for recording ! !

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Very educational! You are going to help me pass the Audio Apprenticeship test!

[@raib11]

I've been struggling to understand the basics of recorded sound and I found this video one of the most useful ones that I watched! Very clear and informative. Thanks!

[@iamsamori]

raib11 I appreciate your feedback, @raib11. I wish you much success in your audio and sound endeavors.

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[@iamsamori]

Clown Basher I appreciate your feedback. I am glad that you enjoyed the tutorial, Clown Basher !

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[@iamsamori]

Alchemista • You’re welcome! Thank you for watching! Glad that it helped!

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[@GregAllen2]

Great overview! Thanks! I am just starting a 2 year audio engineering school and this is a great addition to the classes. Cheers, Greg

[@iamsamori]

I am glad you found the video useful, Greg Allen. Where is the audio engineering school?

[@mihdogg]

Wow wow You are"Amazing",am blown away, the way you speak with such patience and understanding on the subject ,the way you use examples of everyday life occurences to bring the point across,I dont know where to start, Thank You Mr Samori Coles Big Thank you again for the masterful way you speak and teach, you have made me how to listen and learn again at 57, I love listening music as it gives me an inner peace,but i never took the time out or i must say i never knew how to start to understand all the different aspects of the sounds in music something that I take for granted . Maybe i got sensitive ears through working in noisy envorinment in Engine Rooms or deep sea diving job i did for 12yrs or then it could my age but lately any music sound i listen to has got be sounding just right otherewise it irritate my ears,so i was looking for some way where i could re work the songs i like to make the sound better in my ears and that how i come across you on youtube doing your vid with that Pro Tools stuff. Geez ! i never knew this is what you Sound Engineers do, You got that gift to express yourself in Sound !" AMAZING" Teach me Teacher! Thank you Richard

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[@AVTOCHK]

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[@glennsmith2413]

Thank you!

[@TheRealSamPreece]

@10:40 This is important for discerning sound. At high levels it can become much harder to recognise the shape or flow created by all the sounds in a mix. Also, reducing channel volumes accordingly [as opposed to raising them] can suddenly bring a flat or washed out mix back alive again

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[@iamsamori]

Cabbage Patchy Awesome, Cabbage Patchy! I am glad that your found the video useful.

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[@iamsamori]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad it helped!

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Samori, thank you very much for sharing your knowledge! Been watching a lot your video lessons. Can I download and print your ppt slides? Is there a site? 🙏🤙🏽

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[@iamsamori]

Thank you, Darius Davis. And, I am hopeful that your Audio journey is proving to be fruitful.

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[@iamsamori]

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[@iamsamori]

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[@iamsamori]

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[@iamsamori]

Thank you! I'm glad that you found the video useful!

[@terraformingmusic5283]

I am composing movie scores as a hobby and this helped me a lot. I was always wondering how could someone like Hans Zimmer make instruments sound up/down - front/back... a good example is the brass in a movie score - it is in the upper part and a little behind in the background sounding very clean, no overlapping other instruments and I never understood how could I create that, my songs always felt boring and muddy... and thats because I didn't 'painted' a full sonic picture... I placed everything in the middle, no panning, no frequency adjustments - only volume. Now when I create a new song I always apply these fundamentals and my mix is much cleaner and the instruments are not overlapping like before. Very well explained. Thank you.

[@iamsamori]

Glad that the video helped. Thank you for your feedback. I would love to hear some of your work. Do you have anything posted on KZbin?

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