Android Phones: Caller IDs, Contacts & Country Code Prefixes

27th September 2010 at 09:00 | 3,780 Views | 7 COMMENTS

Is your Android phone not associating Caller Idenfication (CID) with your contacts, due to country code prefixes?  Then this article is for you. [More]

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Marcia Barrett of Boney M :: Sound Reinforcement

26th April 2010 at 22:00 | 231 Views | COMMENT

Marcia Barrett performing in Dharubaaruge, Maldives.

Marcia Barrett performing in Dharubaaruge, Maldives.

Marcia Barrett (of Boney M) performed in Male’, Maldives on the 26th of April 2010, accompanied by two back-up vocalists, dancers and a percussionist.  The performance was held at Dharubaaruge.

An enthusiastic and lively audience of about 700 pax sang along and cheered for Boney M classics.

The event was hosted by the Government of Maldives after a failed attempt by a private company to hold Mega International Music Fiesta, which was planned for 14th April 2010.

Unoosha (with Barchie, Umar and a DJ) headlined for Marcia.

Live / Tour Sound Company: Island Music, Maldives.
Team: Hambe, Kudoo, Mahin, Sharuwan, Unaish and I

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Dynamics (music) Explained: Band Context

5th February 2010 at 22:30 | 708 Views | 7 COMMENTS

Continuing from my previous tutorial on dynamics, in the context of your instrument, this my attempt at explaining dynamics in a band’s context.  This will help you sound good in a band setting as, you will not only understand where to fit in (and where not to), but also by how much.   [More]

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Dynamics Explained: Instrument Context

31st January 2010 at 23:00 | 1,116 Views | 5 COMMENTS

The application of dynamics may well be the most misunderstood and therefore neglected aspect of a performance, especially here in the Maldives.

This article was inspired by a comment from Faya. Hence, this is the first part of a series of tutorials, in my attempt to explain dynamics in the contexts of:

  • Instrument Context (individual dynamics)
  • Band Context
  • Sound Context

And finally, how the three contexts are inter-related. [More]

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Presets: A Quick Start – Not a Good Head Start

15th January 2010 at 21:00 | 380 Views | 5 COMMENTS

More often that not, beginners are lead to rely a bit heavily on presets programmed-in by the manufacturer, and usually get stuck with a tone, that initially sounds great, only to be criticized by others later. What’s happening?

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Audacity – Audio Editing Software (FOSS)

7th January 2010 at 22:00 | 921 Views | 1 COMMENT

Audacity is an audio editing software that is free, open-source and runs on Mac OS, Linux & Windows operating systems.  It is a great tool for audio enthusiasts, who wish to get into the basics of audio editing and processing, without spending a dime.

It offers Equalization, compression, fades, tempos, and other basic tools to get you started.  The GUI looks childish, however its performance is not.  Audacity also supports addition plugins and libraries.

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Q: Should I Record in Stereo or Mono?

25th December 2009 at 14:00 | 1,213 Views | 4 COMMENTS

Lately, this has been a recurring question that I get asked.  So, I thought I’ll blog it to clear up the misconception for audio enthusiasts.

In this case, Stereo and Mono refer to Stereo or Mono Tracks.  Recording a Mono source onto a Stereo Track does not automatically make it “stereo”, nor does it serve any useful purpose.  It will merely add to the file size and unnecessary processor loads.  This will be the same as duplicating a mono track.  Making program material stereo is a part of the Mixing Process in which, a stereo image is created and balanced.  It is easier and a better practice to create a stereo image using mono channels.

To the contrary, if the content is from multiple sources (such as a choir, audience or room reverberation), then recording them with two or more mic sources into respective channels, would be the norm.

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Maldives Academic & Holidays Calendar (2010)

16th December 2009 at 20:16 | 663 Views | 2 COMMENTS

I’ve updated the Maldives Academic and Holidays Calendar (as a dynamic Google Calendar) for the year 2010.  For those who have been using them from 2009, you need not do anything further – it’s a continuation.  For those who wish to subscribe anew, click the appropriate link below to subscribe.

Use at your own risk and please do let me know if there are any errors or changes.

Maldives Academic Calendar (2010)

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Maldives Holidays (2010)

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Source: http://www.moe.gov.mv/v3/moe/media/581.pdf

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Sound Reinforcement for Derdian

22nd November 2009 at 19:33 | 412 Views | 5 COMMENTS

DerdianDerdian, a power metal band from Milan, Italy, performed in Bandos Island Resort, on the 22nd of November 2009.  They performed for a special VIP audience at a private function.  They were accompanied by their producer / engineer.

My job was to configure and tune the system and help out their producer in FOH mixing, to cater for the requirements of the client.

Live / Tour Sound Company: Island Music, Maldives.
Team: Hambe, Kudoo, Sharuwan, Unaish and I

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Sound Reinforcement for V14 Summit

8th November 2009 at 00:00 | 263 Views | COMMENT

The V14 Summit as it was know, was held from 8th through 9th of November 2009 in Bandos Island Resort.  The show included cultural acts including school girls and boys, accompanied by a traditional drummers and accompanying artists.

The V14 or the V11 was a pre-summit arranged for a carbon neutrality pledge, in preparation for the United Nation’s Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen in December 2009.

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