USER GUIDE
Hindenburg Journalist PRO Hindenburg Journalist
for
Apple OS X
Welcome to Hindenburg Journalist! 7
It´s all about the story ! 7
System requirements! 8
Hindenburg Journalist Overview! 8
Workspace! 8
Tool Bar! 9
Tracks! 9
Transport Bar! 10
Chapters! 10
Meter & Counter! 10
Clipboard! 11
Favorite clipboard! 11
Markers! 12
Clock! 12
New session! 13
Default session! 13
Import audio! 14
Import from file manager! 14
Import Audio from iTunes! 15
Import Audio from Finder! 15
Import from CD! 15
Transport! 16
Play / Stop! 16
Scrub ! 17
Vari-Speed! 17
Waveform display! 18
Enable waveforms! 18
Disable waveforms! 18
Peaks Only ! 18
Record! 19
Arm Track! 19
Record Monitor! 19
Record! 19
Rename Recording! 20
Call Recorder! 20
PRO
Call phone number! 22
Call Recordings - global clipboard! 22
Record to tracks! 23
Basic Editing! 24
Cut! 24
Break / Split! 24
Delete! 24
Copy & Paste! 24
Copy & Insert! 24
Copy & Duplicate! 25
Selection Tools! 24
Cursor overview ! 24
Selecting regions! 24
Trim Region! 25
In / Out Selection! 26
Re-select in/out markers! 26
Selects blank area! 29
Multi track selection! 27
Volume Editing! 31
Gain! 31
Fade! 31
Slope! 31
Ducking Volume! 32
Shelving Volume! 32
Fade! 33
Fade Region! 33
Multi Region Fade! 34
Cross Fade! 35
Adjust Cross Fade point! 35
Adjust Cross Fade length! 35
Zoom! 36
Zoom in & Out! 36
Zoom selection! 36
Track hight! 36
Edit Silence! 37
Insert / Delete silence! 37
Cut, copy & paste! 37
Group Regions! 39
Group! 39
Ungroup! 39
Automated Levels! 40
Standard Levels! 40
Manual Auto Level! 41
Advanced Levels - Station Profile! 42
PRO
Split Stereo! 43
Region Properties! 43
Tracks! 44
Track overview ! 44
Rename Track! 45
Track Volume! 45
Track Balance! 45
Arm track - record! 45
Record Monitor! 46
Mute! 46
Solo! 46
Effects! 46
Add / Delete Track! 46
Add master track! 46
Effects! 47
Effects overview ! 47
Voice Profiler! 48
Create a new Voice Profile! 49
PRO
Learn! 49
PRO
Save Voice Profile! 49
PRO
Apply Voice Profile! 50
PRO
View Voice Profile! 50
Apply Voice Profile - Generic! 51
Equalizer! 52
Compressor! 52
Loudness meter! 53
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Third Party Plugins! 54
Clipboard! 55
Rename Group! 55
Add / delete groups! 56
Import Audio! 56
Preview clip ! 56
Working with the Clipboard! 57
Import Clipboards from other session! 58
Clear Clipboard! 58
Favorites! 59
Create Favorites! 59
Markers! 59
Add Markers! 59
Goto Markers! 60
Import Cue Points! 60
Chapters! 61
Introduction! 61
Add Chapters! 61
Images! 62
Add Chapter Title! 63
Add Chapter URL Link! 63
Podcast Properties! 64
Open Properties! 64
Episode Meta Data! 64
1-Click Publish! 65
Introduction! 65
Create New Podcast Show ! 67
Podcast server! 68
RSS Feed! 68
“Show” Meta Data! 69
File Upload / FTP! 70
SoundCloud! 71
PRX! 72
File Properties! 73
1-Click Publish! 73
Session Properties! 74
Session Info / meta data! 74
Group Properties! 75
Default settings! 75
Preferences! 75
Audio! 75
Interface! 76
Advanced (Hindenburg Journalist Pro)! 76
Export! 77
Fast export! 77
File formats! 77
WAV Export Options! 78
MP3 Export Options! 79
AAC Export Options! 80
Apple Lossless Export Options! 81
AIFF Export Options! 82
Broadcast export formats! 83
BWF Export Options! 83
MP2 Export Options! 84
Export Selection! 85
Save Session! 86
Save! 86
Save as! 86
Import sessions from iPhone! 87
From field to office! 87
Export iPhone sessions! 88
Import iPhone sessions! 89
Receive Favorite from iPhone! 90
Send Favorite to iPhone! 91
Remote control! 91
Keyboard Layout! 92
Play! 92
Edit! 92
Scrub ! 92
Legend! 93
Shortcuts! 94
Play & Scrub! 94
Scroll! 95
In / Out Selection! 95
Zoom! 95
Clipboard! 98
Favorites! 98
File Menu! 99
Edit Menu! 99
View Menu! 100
Tools Menu! 100
WELCOME TO HINDENBURG JOURNALIST
IT´S ALL ABOUT THE STORY
Thank you for purchasing Hindenburg Journalist.
Hindenburg Journalist is developed for the professional radio journalist. It has unique features for radio production.
Levels are set automatically, ensuring broadcast quality output. Even voice processing is reduced to 1-click.
Hindenburg Journalist is developed for the current and future radio production. Images, links, chapters and more can easily be added to the radio piece.
Equally simple is sharing radio pieces. A single click can send your work to multiple destinations - locally and globally.
- but more than anything else, Hindenburg Journalist is a storytelling tool.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
MACHINE
PowerPC / Intel CPU 1 GB+ RAM
OPERATING SYSTEM OS X 10.4 (Tiger) - 10.7 (Lion)
HINDENBURG JOURNALIST OVERVIEW
Clipboard Toolbar
Tracks
Workspace
Markers Clock
Images Chapters
Hindenburg Journalist is highly customizable. Move elements around to fit your work-flow.
The image above is just an example of how you can organize your editing tools and windows.
WORKSPACE
The workspace is where the radio piece is assembled
TOOL BAR
Open Toolbar > View / Toolbars / Tools
On the toolbar you will find shortcuts to the most common editing features
There are more editing features in Hindenburg Journalist. For all shortcuts, please view the “Shortcut List”.
New > New session
Open > Open existing session Save > Save session
Import > Import Audio
Export > Export session as single audio file Publish > One Click Publish
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Cut > Cut selection Copy > Copy selection Paste > Paste selection Insert > Insert selection Clear > delete selection
Split > splits (breaks) the region in two
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Undo > Undo last edit Redo > Redo last edit
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Out > Zoom out In > Zoom out
TRACKS
• Track name
• Volume
• pan
• Record
• Monitor
• Mute
• Solo
• Effects holder
• Apply Profiler Add Track Delete Track
TRANSPORT BAR
Open Transport > view / toolbars / transport
Play > Spacebar Stop > Spacebar Record > ctrl + Spacebar Forward > Arrow right Rewind > Arrow left Beginning > Home End > End
Varispeed on/off > . (dot) speed up > ⇧ . (dot) speed down > ⇧ , (comma)
CHAPTERS
Open Chapters > View / Chapters ⌥ ⌘ H
Add chapters to your session for Enhanced Podcasts (AAC) and Audio Books.
METER & COUNTER
Open Transport > view / toolbars / transport
Meter
The Meter shows QPPM.
Counter Shows
current playhead position Selection time
Open clipboard > View / Clipboard ⌥ ⌘ C
Quickly organize the audio content Keep an overview of all material Import additional audio
Assemble the radio package Create numerous groups
• Speak
• Interview
• Background sound
• Music
• ....
FAVORITE CLIPBOARD
Open clipboard > View / Favorites ⌥ ⌘ F
The Favorite Clipboard follows all session
Store clips, jingles, breakers, favorite statements....
MARKERS
Open clipboard > View / Markers
⌥ ⌘ M
Set Markers at point of interest in the radio package Markers can be used to structure the story
CLOCK
Open Clock > View / Toolbars / Clock Shows the current time
NEW SESSION
DEFAULT SESSION
New session > File / New
⌘ N
Hindenburg Journalist will open with an empty session with the following tracks TRACKS
• Speak
• Interview
• Ambience
• Music
HOW MAY TRACKS?
You can add an unlimited amount of tracks to your session.
TRACK NAMES
The track names are only guidelines - a have no influence on the audio.
Double-click the track-name to change it.
ADD / DELETE TRACKS Right-click to add or delete a track SAMPLE RATE 44.1 KHZ
If you wish to change to a 48 kHz session then goto Preferences:
Hindenburg / Preferences / Audio Track name
IMPORT AUDIO
import > file / import
TIP: make the track larger for better viewing: View / zoom / increase height
IMPORT FROM FILE MANAGER
• Toolbar / Import
• File / Import
• ⌘ T
• Right click in workspace / Import Import Audio
Region
IMPORT AUDIO FROM ITUNES Drag & Drop
Drag any Audio file from iTunes to Hindenburg
N.B - M4p (Protected) files can not be imported.
Copy / Paste
⌘ C file in iTunes
⌘ V in Hindenburg Journalist
IMPORT AUDIO FROM FINDER Drag & Drop
Drag any Audio file from Finder to Hindenburg N.B - M4p (Protected) files can not be imported.
Copy / Paste
⌘ C file in Finder
⌘ V in Hindenburg Journalist
IMPORT FROM CD
Import directly from a CD to Hindenburg Journalist Import CD track
Place the CD in the computer Import > ⌘T
Navigate to the CD audio tracks.
Open > click on track
TRANSPORT
PLAY / STOP
Play > Spacebar Stop playback > Spacebar
Stop playback at start-point > ⇧ Spacebar
LOOP SELECTION In > i
Out > o
⇧ Spacebar
REHEARSE EDIT In > i
Out > o
⇧^ Spacebar
PREROLL In > i Out > o
⌘ P
“JKL“SCRUB
Rew slow > ⇧ J Fwd slow > ⇧ L Rew normal > J Fwd normal > L
Rew Fast > K+J (hold the K button down) Fwd Fast > K+L (hold the K button down)
NUMERIC KEYBOARD SCRUB Fwd slow > 3
Rew slow > 1 Fwd normal > 6 Rew normal > 4 Fwd Fast > 9 Rew Fast > 7
SCRUB WITH THE MOUSE
When your cursor is an “i-beem” you can scrub the audio by holding > ⌘
VARI-SPEED
When listening trough a radio segment, it can at times be useful to turn up the speed.
With vari-speed you can adjust the playback speed.
Toggle Vari-speed > . (dot)
Adjust speed
Speed up > ⇧ . (dot) Speed down > ⇧ , (comma)
or highlight the speed value and use the arrow keys
WAVEFORM DISPLAY
It is possible to change the waveform display in the view menu you have the following options Enable waveform display
Disable waveform display Show Peaks only
ENABLE WAVEFORMS
view / waveforms / (check) enable
DISABLE WAVEFORMS
view / waveforms / (un-check) enable
When the waveform is disabled, there is still audio in the region.
Disabling the waveforms can be useful if running on older computers and you need to free up CPU power.
If your running on a new computer, then the waveform display should be (check) enable
PEAKS ONLY
view / waveforms / peaks only
RECORD
ARM TRACK
Before recording, choose the track for recording Prepare (Arm) the track for recording
The small meter will show input levels Arm track > Click “Arm Rec” in track
RECORD MONITOR
Switching the Monitor on allows you to listen to the
incoming audio signal. This is useful when recording from the internet or monitoring the narration.
N.B there can be latency issues when recording a microphone signal.
RECORD
Record > Ctrl+ Spacebar
RENAME RECORDING
Highlight Region > Click Rename > Enter
see tutorials
CALL RECORDER
PRO
see tutorials
- “Skype™ is a trade mark of Skype™ Limited or its related companies. This product/application has not been approved or endorsed by Skype™ Limited, Skype™ Communications S.a.r.l. or any of their related
companies.”
Record from Skype™
Hindenburg Journalist PRO is able to record telephone conversations and interviews via Skype™. This is done with the “Call Recorder”
Recording telephone conversations can be used for research or final interview. It´s possible to playback soundbites, clips or any other sound within Hindenburg Journalist PRO to the interviewee. This way the interviewee can be confronted with quotes from other sources.
• Record Telephone interview
• Playback soundbites to the interviewee
• Record current telephone conversations
• more...
SETTING UP CONNECTION TO SKYPE™
To record Skype™ calls, you need Skype™ installed and running.
The first time you open the Call Recorder and Skype™, you Skype™ will ask if you would like Skype™ to connect to Hindenburg Journalist PRO.
Open Call Recorder > View / Call Recorder Open Skype™
Mark > Allow this application to use Skype™
Hindenburg Journalist PRO will then load all your Skype™ contacts.
It is also possible to use Skype™ Out, so you can call any landline. This requires that you have credit on your Skype™ Account.
If Skype™ is Connected to Hindenburg Journalist PRO the
“Connected to Skype™” icon will be blue.
NOT CONNECTED TO SKYPE™
If Skype™ is NOT Connected to Hindenburg Journalist PRO the
“Connected to Skype™” icon will be grey.
You can press the grey “Connected to Skype™” icon, to retry connecting.
SKYPE™ CALL
You can navigate in all you Skype™ contacts and see who is online and offline.
List > Press the arrow next to the search icon Choose a contact > press any contact
CALL CONTACTS
To begin recording a Skype™ call, you first need to find a online contact.
It is possible to playback any clip from any clipboard or session, so the interviewee can hear the clip.
It is also possible to playback audio from the workspace.
You can even open new sessions while recording.
Find online contact > (see: above) Call >Press the DIAL button (Enter) Playback audio > spacebar
The Skype™ Recording will now be recorded to the Call recordings Clipboard.
METER
The Peak meter indicates the send and receive signal to and from Skype™.
Top > Your voice Bottom > interviewee
The recoding are not spilt into left & right, but are two mono tracks. This is apparent when dragging the interview to the workspace.
CALL PHONE NUMBER
You can call any landline phone number with “Skype™ Out”
It is possible to playback any clip from any clipboard or session, so the interviewee can hear the clip.
It is also possible to playback audio from the workspace.
You can even open new sessions while recording.
Phone number > input number i search filed Call >Press the DIAL button (Enter)
Playback audio > spacebar
The Skype™ Recording will now be recorded to the Call recordings Clipboard.
DIAL PAD
When calling trough an automated switchboard, you will at times need a Dial Pad
Dial Pad > Press the Dial Pad icon
CALL RECORDINGS - GLOBAL CLIPBOARD
The Call recording clipboard is a Global clipboard. The Clipboard is not linked to the session. You can open new sessions and playback audio - during the interview.
It is also possible to playback clips from other clipboards.
This can be used to playback soundbites and clips to the interviewee - for comments or approval.
Running Time > length of the current recording.
RECORD TO TRACKS
Recording Skype™ conversations directly to the workspace.
If you would like to record directly to the workspace instead of the clipboard, then you can change preferences.
Change preferences > press the preference button In the preferences menu you can choose
where you like your Call recordings to be recorded.
When recording to the workspace the recording will be part of the session. It is possible to playback clips from the clipboard but not from the workspace.
Record to workspace > press “workspace”
Choose track from the session or have Hindenburg Journalist PRO add new tracks.
Transmit track > your voice Receive track > the interviewee
Choose the microphone signal you would like to record.
If you choose “Use Skype™ audio”, then you get the audio coming back from Skype™. The signal is gates, but is not in full quality.
If you are aining to use your narration in the final radio production, then choose “Use direct input”
This will use the Record settings in Hindenburg Journalist PRO.
This way you can use your studio microphone as input.
Use Skype™ audio > records your voice from Skype™
Use direct input > uses input from Hindenburg
SELECTION TOOLS
CURSOR OVERVIEW
Editing in Hindenburg is all done in one view. You can move, trim, gain and make selection.
The cursor will change depending on where you are on the region.
Drag Selection >
Move Region >
Level /gain >
Trim >
Fade >
SELECTING REGIONS REGION SELECTION
Mouse > click region
REGION SELECTION - KEYBOARD Next region > ⇧→
Previous region > ⇧←
MOVE
The cursor becomes an “Arrow” when moved to the middle section of the region
Move > Drag
While dragging the cursor will turn to a fist
TRIM REGION
Trim > Drag End Handles
see tutorials
IN / OUT SELECTION
Making a selection is one of the most used features when editing audio. It´s used when selecting areas that need to be removed or rearranged. There is no right or wrong way of editing. In this spirit Hindenburg also has a number of ways of doing the same operation. This way you can find your own favorite shortcuts and workflow.
Mouse > Drag “i” beam
The cursor-tool will become an “i” bean when placed at the lower part of a region. When the cursor-tool becomes an “i” beam, you can drag a selection.
Hold down the left mouse button and drag.
KEYBOARD 1
In > i Out > o
KEYBOARD 2
In >⌘ 1 Out >⌘ 2
GOTO IN & OUT MARKER Goto in marker > 1 Goto out marker > 2
REMOVE SELECTION remove selection > esc
RE-SELECT IN/OUT MARKERS
If you have de-selected all selections (clear selections > ecs) then you might like to re- select again.
Triple-Click (3x mouse click) between the “ghosted” in/out lines to re-select.
SELECTS BLANK AREA
It can be useful to select the blank area between two regions.
By Triple-Clicking (3x mouse click) the blank area, in and out markers are automatically set.
MULTI TRACK SELECTION
In > i Out > o
Add track to selection > ⌘ Click Expand track selection > ⇧ Click All tracks > ⌘ A
BASIC EDITING
Following is a graphic overview of what happens when you edit audio. Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with some of the basic concepts of editing.
The principles apply to editing with whole regions and selection.
BREAK / SPLIT
⌘ B
Breaks the Region at playhead position
BREAK / SPLIT SELECTION
⌘ B
Breaks the Region at the in / out markers
CUT
⌘ X
Deletes the Selection Closes gap
DELETE
Backspace/Delete Deletes the Selection Maintains gap
PASTE
⌘ V Copy ⌘C Place playhead Paste ⌘V
Places Selection ON TOP of existing audio
PASTE IN SELECTION
⌘V
Paste in Selections is a variation of ordinary paste where you can determain how much of the copied material you would like to use.
This is very useful if you are covering small mistakes in the audio with “room-tone”
Copy a larger amount of “room-tone”
Make a small selection where you would like to mask Paste in, and fill the selection.
INSERT
⌘ i Copy ⌘C Place playhead Insert ⌘I
Moves following regions forward >
REPLACE
⇧ ⌘ V
Replace lets you replace one selection with another.
If you have two versions of a take then you can copy one and replace the other.
This could also be used for replacing a short “breath” with a longer one.
When using Replace, the difference between the copied are and the selection will automatically be edited.
Copy the selection to use Copy > ⌘C
Make a selection to the area to be removed Replace > ⇧ ⌘ V
DUPLICATE
⌘D Copy ⌘C Duplicate ⌘D
VOLUME EDITING
see tutorials
Hindenburg does not operate with traditional “rubber bands” for volume editing.
Volume editing is done to the region it self. So to edit a specific area, just make a selection and drag the top (gain) line.
This can be used for “Ducking” ambience or music under Narration - or to volume edit peaks in an interview.
GAIN
Adjust level > Drag Top Handle
N.B if you wish to set the level back to the Auto level then let it snap to the green level readout.
Alternatively run a new level analyze (Tools / Auto level)
Tool tip
The tooltip indicates the current level and and gain change.
example :
-4.8 dB = current level
(-2,3) = gain change made by user Reset the level > double-click on the Top line Reset the level > double-click on the Top line
FADE
Fade > Drag Corner Handles
⌘ F
Reset the level > double-click on the End line
SLOPE
Slope fade > ⇧ Drag Corner Handles
Creating a “Duck” will automatically create fade “Handles”
You can adjust the handles at any time.
1. Make a selection > set in/out markers 2. “Duck” selection > Drag top “Handle”
SHELVING VOLUME
“Shelving” is used for fading down a region and keeping a continues level. “Shelving” is useful for adding ambience to a montage
1. Make a selection > set in/out markers
2. “Shelving” selection > Drag top “Handle” OUTSIDE THE SELECTION
FADE
FADE REGION
FADE WITH DRAG
Fade > Drag Corner Handles
Reset the level > double-click on the End line
FADE WITH SELECTION
Make a selection and then preform a fade
• Fade > ⌘ F
MULTI REGION FADE
FADE IN - OVER MULTIPLE CLIP
⌘ F
• ⇧ Select multiple regions
• Place playhead at the end of the fade
• Fade > ⌘ F
FADE OUT- OVER MULTIPLE CLIP
⌘ F
• ⇧ Select multiple regions
• Place playhead at the beginning of the fade
• Fade > ⌘ F
CROSS FADE
• Create a selection
• Fade > ⌘ F
ADJUST CROSS FADE POINT
it is possible to slide the cross-fade point by dragging the end line.
• ⌘ drag end line
ADJUST CROSS FADE LENGTH
• drag Handles
• ⌘ drag Handles to adjust on both regions
ZOOM
ZOOM IN & OUT
For better view of the region use:
Zoom in >⌘ + Zoom out > ⌘ -
ZOOM SELECTION Make a in/out selection Zoom in/out > H
TRACK HIGHT Large tracks >⇧ ⌘ + Small tracks > ⇧ ⌘ -
EDIT SILENCE
INSERT / DELETE SILENCE
It is possible to edit “Silence” in Hindenburg Journalist.
Move right > ⌘→
Move Left > ⌘←
CUT, COPY & PASTE Cut >⌘X
Copy > ⌘C Paste > ⌘V Insert >⌘i
REGIONS
MULTI REGION SELECTION
Select first region > Click Add more regions > ⌘ Click
Multi Regions can be moved to the clipboard
EXPAND REGION SELECTION
Select first region > Click Select last region > ⇧ Click
Multi Regions can be moved to the clipboard
ALL REGIONS
ALL REGIONS ON ONE TRACK
⌘ A
ALL REGIONS ON ALL TRACKS!
⌥⌘ A
Multi Regions can be moved to the clipboard
GROUP REGIONS
GROUP
⌘ G
Grouped regions can be moved to the clipboard
UNGROUP
⌘ G
Grouped regions can be moved to the clipboard
AUTOMATED LEVELS
STANDARD LEVELS
Automated Levels
QPPM Meter
see tutorials
Setting correct levels for broadcast radio can be a challenge. Hindenburg Journalist has automated this process. “Auto level” will insure that all audio is perceived as equally loud.
The levels are optimized for Podcast & Talk Radio.
When importing audio into Hindenburg Journalist, all levels are automatically set to the following levels.
Settings
• Peak - 9 QPPM
• Narration - 21 LUFS
• Music - 23 LUFS
For more auto level options, see the “Station Profile”
see tutorials
It is possible to manually re-analyze regions.
Select the regions you wish to analyze.
Manual Auto Level >Menu / Tools / Auto Level Manual Auto Level > ⌘L
Automated Levels
QPPM Meter
Hindenburg / Preference / Advanced / Station Profile PRO
Even the best radio journalist can struggle with levels. Hindenburg Journalist Pro automatically sets level.
levels are optimized for Talk Radio, Features, Documentaries etc.
Station Profile adjusts the auto level settings according to your output need. Are you delivering to a Broadcaster in Europa, then use the EU mode. If you are delivering to BBC, then use the UK mode.
If you are delivering to PRX or other US talk, use the US mode.
EU Mode
• Peak - 9 QPPM
• Narration - 21 LUFS
• Music - 23 LUFS
UK Mode
• Peak 5 BBC PPM
• Narration - 23 LUFS
• Music - 25 LUFS
US Mode
• Peak - 7 QPPM
• Narration - 20 LUFS
• Music - 21 LUFS
SPLIT STEREO
SPLITTING A REGION
If you only have sound in one channel on a region, you might need to split the region into Left & Right An example could be if you have recorded a mono interview with a stereo recorder. Then the interview will oinly be played out in one channel; Left or Right
By splitting the region it is possible to separate the stereo file into two mono files. Leaving you with a Left
& Right region. Then simply delete the empty region First step:
Selects the region Second step
Split stereo region > Tools / Split region
REGION PROPERTIES
It is possible to see meta information on clips
Select a region
Region Properties > ⌥ Enter
TRACKS
TRACK OVERVIEW
Tracks are found to the fare left of the screen. The tracks view controls a number of overall features for the track
• Rename Track
• Track Volume
• Track Balance
• Arm Rec
• Monitor
• Mute
• Solo
• Effects bin
• Voice Profiler
• Add / Delete Tracks
• Master Track
RENAME TRACK
Rename Track > Click on Title
TRACK VOLUME
Adjust the overall volume for the track
To reset the volume to 0dB, double-click on the Volume button
TRACK BALANCE
Adjust the overall Balance for the track
To reset to center, double-click on the balance button
ARM TRACK - RECORD
Prepare the Track for recording > R
Monitor on > Right- click Rec Arm
Monitor off > Right-Click Rec Arm
MUTE
Mute > M
SOLO
Solo > S
EFFECTS
Open > Press “Effects” icon
ADD / DELETE TRACK
Add track > Right click track
ADD MASTER TRACK
A master track can be used for setting overall levels or effects for the entire session N.B It is not possible to edit regions on a Master Track
Add master track > Right click track
EFFECTS
EFFECTS OVERVIEW
see tutorials
Hindenburg Journalist comes with a number of built in effects.
The effects are applied to the entire track.
• Voice Profiler
• EQ
• Compressor
• Loudness meter (PRO)
• Third Party Plugins (AU) EFFECTS BIN
The effects are store within the “Effects Bin”.
It is possible to bypass single effects in the “Effects Bin”
Track effects > Open effects bin Add effect > Click on slot
VOICE PROFILER
The same sound every time - in one click
The Voice Profiler gives the voice talent (journalist) a consistent sound.
By taking a “Snap shot” of an optimal sounding narration, the voice profiler will set an unique EQ for every new narration - ensuring the best possible sound.
The voice profiler will compensate for slight variations in the voice talents performance - since a voice sound differently depending on time of day, slight cold etc.
Voice Profiler Auto EQ Compression
Personal settings (PRO only)
see tutorials
PRO Creating your personal profile is simple.
Use an existing sample of your voice e.g from a recording made by a sound engineer. Use this sample to make a “snap shot”
It is also possible to use the built in EQ or a third party EQ to refine the sample.
LEARN
PRO The Voice Profiler will analyze the entire track, so only have the
voice sample on the track you will use to create a new voice profile
Voice Profile > Learn Profile
SAVE VOICE PROFILE
PRO
Save your Voice profile in Hindenburg / Profiles
APPLY VOICE PROFILE
PRO Once you have created a Voice Profile, you can apply it to your Narration Track.
1. Voice Profiler / Apply Profile 2. Select Profile
3. OK
VIEW VOICE PROFILE
It is possible to view the Voice Profiler in the effects bin.
Open Effects bin / Voice Profiler
be used on other audio material.
APPLY VOICE PROFILE - GENERIC
You can Apply a Generic Voice PRofile to your Narration Track.
The Generic Voice Profile is based on a number of radio talent voices.
1. Voice Profiler / Apply Profile 3. OK
VIEW VOICE PROFILE SETTINGS
It is possible to view the Voice Profiler in the effects bin.
Open Effects bin / Voice Profiler
EQUALIZER
Open Effects bin / Equalizer High > adjust the button Mid > adjust the button Low > adjust the button Frequency:
Adjust the Frequency with on the blue line Q - Value
⇧ Drag
COMPRESSOR
Open Effects bin / Compressor The Compressor is a One Dial Compressor.
Making it easy to add compression Simply turn up the dial
Use the mouse to adjust the dial
LOUDNESS METER
PRO
Open Effects bin / Loudness Meter FUTURE READY
ITU-R BS.1770-2 Loudness measurement:
The loudness meter is for monitoring. You can apply the loudness meter to any track.
Applying the loudness meter to the master track will give you a overall view of you final mix.
The loudness meter is based on the EBU R128 ITU Loudness recommendation.
This recommendation is becoming the standard for Television and Radio in EU and similar standards are coming to North America.
BBC METER
PRO
Open Effects bin / BBC Meter
When producing segments and radio prices for the BBC, it is recommended that you use the BBC meter for monitoring you output.
With Hindenburg Journalist PRO’s auto-levels set to UK mode (preferences / advanced / station profile / UK mode) levels will automatically be adjust to meet BBC requirements.
It is recommended that you monitor your levels using a BBC meter.
Output levels should not be higher than 6 ( white = M).
Red = A (Left) channel Green = B (Right) channel White = M (Sum)
Yellow = S (Difference)
THIRD PARTY PLUGINS see tutorials
Open Effects bin / find plugin in list LOCATING PLUGINS
It is possible to add any Third Party Plugin that supports AU (Audio Units)
If you already have Third Party plugins, Hindenburg Journalist will automatically find them and make the accessible in the effects bin.
EFFECTS ON ENTIRE TRACK
The effects are applied to the entire track. Be careful not to place regions on a effect track that you do not wish to apply an effect to.
Hindenburg Journalist will automatically find any plugin that is correctly installed.
Library / Audio / Plug-Ins/ Components
CLIPBOARD
see tutorials
Groups are useful when organizing radio packages It is possible to make as many Groups as wanted.
Organize audio into groups Narration
Interview Music
Background Sound Etc
Jump to clipboard > *
RENAME GROUP
You can also rename the group.
In that way you can have a group for individual interviews.
You can also make groups for music, ambience etc
Rename group > double click on the group name
File / Properties / Clipboard Add new Group > + Delete Group > - Move Group up > Up Move Group Down > Down
IMPORT AUDIO
Jump to clipboard > * Import audio > ⌘ T
Import audio > Drag & drop
import clips, multi clips and groups
PREVIEW CLIP
Jump to clipboard > * Navigate UP > ↑ Navigate Down > ↓ Preview : Spacebar
WORKING WITH THE CLIPBOARD FROM WORKSPACE TO CLIPBOARD Selecting soundbites from interview
Use clips, multiple regions and region groups
Move > ⌘ Drag
✓ Copy > ⌥ Drag
Move to clipboard > ⌥ ⌘ group number Rename selection > ⌥ ⌘ group number x2 Rename selection > enter
Group numbers are found at the left corner of the group
FROM CLIPBOARD TO WORKSPACE in workspace
Paste clip > ⌥ group number in clipboard
Paste clip into workspace > ⌘ Enter Insert clip into workspace > ⇧ Enter Drag & Drop
Paste > Drag clip to workspace Copy > ⌥ (+ drag clip to workspace)
IMPORT CLIPBOARDS FROM OTHER SESSION Import clipboard from other sessions
Imported clipboards will be embedded into your current clipboard
Import Clipboard > ⌘T
Choose a session icon to import from
CLEAR CLIPBOARD Jump to clipboard > * Clear Clipboard > ⌘⌫
FAVORITES
CREATE FAVORITES
Open Favorites > View/ Favorites
The Favorite clipboard is used to contain clips that can be used in all session. Jingles, Station ID´s etc.
Add Favorite > ⌥ ⌘ 0 Rename > Enter
Paste to workspace > ⌘ 0
Favorites are accessible in all sessions
MARKERS
ADD MARKERS
Add markers to the Timeline in Workspace
Add marker > ⌘ Enter Rename > Enter
In / Out markers are always 1 + 2
Goto Marker > 3 - 0 Goto “in” marker > 1 Goto “out” marker > 2
Jump to marker : click in markers list
SET IN / OUT FROM THE MARKERS LIST Select any marker from list
Make in point > i
‘Select any marker from list Make out point > o
Select any marker from list
⌘ Select other marker in list
IMPORT MARKERS FROM OTHER SESSION Import markers > ⌘ T
Choose session that you would like to import markers from
IMPORT CUE POINTS
Import Cue Points / Markers from leading Solid State Recorders.
The Cue Point are locked to the waveform.
They will follow all editing.
CHAPTERS
INTRODUCTION
see tutorials
Open Chapter view > View / Chapters
⌥ ⌘ H
Adding chapters to your session is useful when creating Enhanced Podcasts (AAC) or Audio Books.
Chapters contain the following information, that is used by iTunes
Time Title Image URL
ADD CHAPTERS
Set Chapters anywhere on the timeline.
Add Chapter > ⇧ ⌘ Enter
Make Chapter Marker > Right-Click Marker / Chapter
IMAGES
You can import any size image into Chapters.
Hindenburg Journalist PRO will automatically resize for iTunes.
Recommended image size:
300x300 900x900
Images formats JPGPNG
GIFBMP
DRAG & DROP IMAGE
Drag & Drop > Drag & Drop any image
SET IMAGE
Set image > right-click / set image
Add title > Click and rename
The Chapter name will be shown in iTunes when the user selects a Chapter
ADD CHAPTER URL LINK URL Title
The URL Title is the name that is viewed in iTunes.
An example could be : See more from Nsaka
Add URL Title > Click and rename URL
The URL is the actual link
An example could be : www.nsaka.com
Add URL > Click and rename
PODCAST PROPERTIES
see tutorials
OPEN PROPERTIES
Accessing episode information from Chapters
Chapters View > View / Chapters ⌥ ⌘ H
Episode Properties> Right-Click Episode image
View Properties > File / Properties
EPISODE META DATA
Episode: Title of episode
Subtitle: Sort description of episode Podcast: Name of Podcast Show Episode No: Optional
Keyword: Searchable words for the podcast Image: Click on image icon to set image Author: Owner of Podcast episode Summary: Long description of Episode Data: Current date
Explicit: Define if there is explicit language in episode No - no explicit language
Yes - contains explicit language Clean - explicit language is removed Copyright: Name of copyright holder
Email: Email for the owner of the Podcast
N.B this is required by Apple
Feed URL Name of RSS feed
This will automatically be filled in when publishing
1-CLICK PUBLISH
see tutorials INTRODUCTION
1-Click Publish is for uploading your radio piece to numerous destinations.
Examples: Newsroom, PRX, FTP, SoundCloud or Podcast server You can upload to in the following ways:
• MP3 Podcast
• AAC Enhanced Podcast
• File Upload
• SoundCloud
• PRX
A podcast is a show that users can subscribe to.
When uploading a Podcast Hindenburg Journalist will automatically create a RSS feed.
WHAT IS A ENHANCED PODCAST?
A podcast is a show that users can subscribe to.
When uploading a Podcast Hindenburg Journalist will automatically create a RSS feed.
An Enhanced Podcast can include
• Chapters
• Images
• Links
WHAT IS FILE UPLOAD?
File-upload or FTP is short for File Transfer Protocol and is a way of uploading your work to a file server.
This could be a Newsroom server or any other external server.
WHAT IS SOUNDCLOUD?
SoundCloud is the leading sound sharing platform on the web, offering podcasters and other sound creators a variety of tools for storing and distributing their content.
WHAT IS PRX?
Public Radio Exchange is a marketplace for public radio stations and producers Upload your work to your Public Radio Exchange account.
CREATE NEW PODCAST SHOW Open Publish > File / Publish
⌘U
Create new Podcast Show >
Press “Plus”
A podcast is a show that users can subscribe to.
The show has no content/audio on itself. The content/audio comes from the episodes.
My Podcast Show Episode 1
Episode 2 Episode 3
MP3 PODCAST
A MP3 podcast is the most common type of podcast format.
ENHANCED PODCAST An Enhanced Podcast can be viewed on most podcast players.
The file format is AAC Includes:
• Audio
• Chapters
• Images
• Links
PODCAST SERVER
The podcast needs a server wherefrom your listener can download it. For more information on FTP servers, ask your internet provider. Once you have a FTP server, then fill in the following information.
File Quality
Low 64 kb Mono Medium 128 kb Stereo High 192 kb stereo Server: ftp server path User name: server user name Password: server password
RSS FEED
The RSS feed is a file that keeps track of your Show and all it corresponding episodes.
When your listeners subscribes to your Show, it is the RSS file that is used in iTunes.
Hindenburg Journalist Pro will automatically fill out this information.
If you have an existing RSS feed on the server, you can choose this feed from the dropdown list.
Select Feed >
choose existing feed Feed File >
RSS feed name Feed Server >
Location of RSS feed Feed URL >
link to the Feed. This is the link the listener need to be able to subscribe.
“SHOW” META DATA
Meta data regarding the Podcast Show.
This is NOT the same as the meta data for the individual episodes.
You only need to fill this out once.
The information about the Show is what the listener can see in iTunes Store.
Subtitle >
Short description Description >
in depth description Image >
set Image.
This is the image that is visible in Itunes Store
Artist >
Owner of the Show Keywords >
relevant searchable keywords
Owner >
owner of podcast Email >
owners email, if needed to be contacted by Apple
Homepage >
homepage of website Copyright
copyright holder Language >
language spoken in the podcast
Category >
a category that describes the podcast content Subcategory >
a category that describes the podcast content
Explicit: Define if there is explicit language in the Show No - no explicit language
Yes - contains explicit language Clean - explicit language is removed
FILE UPLOAD / FTP Name
Enter name to for your FTP Account,
Example: Newsroom File Format
MP3 *.mp3
MP2 (wav) *.wav
MP2 *.m2p
AAC *.m4a
Apple Lossless *.m4A Audio Interchange *.aiff File Encoding
High Quality Medium Quality Low Quality Server
Example: ftp://myserver.com Username
Example: MyServer Password:
*******
SOUNDCLOUD
SoundCloud is the leading sound sharing platform on the web, offering podcasters and other sound creators a variety of tools for storing and distributing their content.
Enter name for account, Example: My SoundCloud
File Format
MP3 *.mp3
MP2 (wav) *.wav
MP2 *.m2p
AAC *.m4a
Apple Lossless *.m4A Audio Interchange *.aiff File Encoding
High Quality Medium Quality Low Quality
Example: [email protected] Password:
*******
PRX
Public Radio Exchange is a marketplace for public radio stations and producers Upload your work to your Public Radio Exchange account.
Enter account name Example: MY PRX
File Encoding Stereo
Mono
Username Example: MyPRX Password:
*******
N.B: All files to PRX are uploaded in MP2 format, approved by PRX
FILE PROPERTIES
Press the edit button to modify the meta data for you upload.
This is where you can modify Meta Data regarding your Radio show or Podcast,
1-CLICK PUBLISH
Once you have set up your upload accounts you can upload to multiple platforms with a single click.
Open publisher > File / Publish
⌘ U
Check-mark the account or accounts you wish to upload your Session to.
Publish > click “publish”
SESSION PROPERTIES
SESSION INFO / META DATA File / Properties
Add Meta data to your session.
Depending on the output file, the number of Meta data fields will vary.
Choose from the drop-down menu
• Show all
• General
• MP3
• MP4
• Podcast
Fill in all the relevant text fields
Session properties will be included in the meta data
when the session is exported to Wav, Mp3, Mp4, AIFF or Apple Lossless
TRACKS PROPERTIES
File / Properties/Tracks
Add Track > + Delete Track > - Move Track Up > Up Move Track Down > Down Rename > Click
