Chris Bell’s Weblog

Track me on my climb on Mt. Rainier starting July 7

Starting July 7, my cousin Ben and I will be climbing Mt. Rainier. This will be a first attempt so not sure what to expect. Along the way I will have a “Spot” which will track my progress on the mountain. If all goes well we should summit on July 9. Check back often and [...]

The Sample Rate Debate

Help Save Wireless Microphone Frequencies

The FCC’s ruling on the use of wireless microphone frequencies is quickly coming to a head.  Audio and video wireless technology has long used certain frequencies known as ‘white spaces’ in the analog television bandwidth.  All of the current technology we use in theaters, concerts, television, film, and churches are in danger of becoming obsolete [...]

Music Publishing Essentials

Music Publishing Essentials Join me Oct 14 for the Recording Academy event in Dallas, Tx on music publishing and members mixer.

Chris Bell recording Phoenix Hart at Luminous Sound

What Sample Rate are You?

I just finished reading this months article in Wired Magazine about Neil Young’s new release on Blu-ray. The first thing I noticed was the sample rate. 24 bit 192 Khz!. I thought to myself “This guy gets it”. Somebody is finally using the technology available to us. For those of you that don’t know how [...]

The Grammy’s P&E Wing Summer Events

We have planned 4 great events this Summer. Please join us on June 27 for the kick off with 2009 Grammy Award winner Joe Chiccarelli (White Stripes, The Raconteurs, The Shins) at Luminous Sound in Dallas, Texas. Todd Pipes from Deep Blue Something will be the moderator.

Red Monroe Session from 2006