Forum name change?

cornbb · 25-10-2007 10:25pm #1

I sometimes get the feeling that the name of this forum is slightly too narrow in scope and long-winded. I don't think the current title quite encompasses all the topics we talk about here, ranging from studio recording, home recording, mixing, post production, electronic music production, equipment, live sound engineering, the creative aspects of production, and so on. I feel a shorter broader, more general title such as "Music Production & Pro Audio" or simply "Recording & Production" would be more apt. I know a name change wouldn't mean a lot, but it might more accurately reflect what is discussed here as well as attracting a broader range of readers/posters.

So I thought I'd throw up a poll to get some feedback and suggestions. Note that this is just my own thought, I haven't discussed it with any other mods or admins. Just thought I'd see what the forum users have to say first. If there is an overwhelming "yes" then we'll see about changing it, if not then I'll bin the idea.

So if you have any opinions or suggestions, please throw em out there.

artvandulet · 25-10-2007 11:22pm

I think its grand but I'll try a suggestion anyway.
'Audio Technology & Production'

Sinfonia · 26-10-2007 12:46am

Sound Engineering?

frobisher · 26-10-2007 7:25am

We actually changed last year but sure a change is as good as a rest. There's probably no point changing it to something as equally longwinded, with that in mind, I suggest:

Music production

It's succinct, graceful and strong. Just like the mods round here. Hey Cornbb?!

Savman · 26-10-2007 12:26pm

I don't know about the recording side of things, but as regards Live Sound there has been little or no discussion on here so far that could be considered "Pro Audio" so that's not an accurate title IMHO.
Most of the PA system and speaker related posts seem to end up in the Instruments forum for some reason, maybe because its busier.

But yeah, change it. What the hell.

cornbb · 26-10-2007 1:02pm

frobisher wrote:

It's succinct, graceful and strong. Just like the mods round here. Hey Cornbb?!

Hell yeah, I like it

Savman wrote: »

I don't know about the recording side of things, but as regards Live Sound there has been little or no discussion on here so far that could be considered "Pro Audio" so that's not an accurate title IMHO.
Most of the PA system and speaker related posts seem to end up in the Instruments forum for some reason, maybe because its busier.

That was another reason I'd considered a change, to encourage more live sound and gadget threads. Instruments has traditionally been used to discuss PAs, guitar effects etc. We don't want to steal any thunder from there but we do want to encourage that type of discussion here too.

"Music Production" would be an excellent concise title except for the fact that it wouldn't encourage live sound engineering threads.

artvandulet wrote:

I think its grand but I'll try a suggestion anyway.
'Audio Technology & Production'

I quite like that one

Saccadianjay · 26-10-2007 4:19pm

Music production and Live sound???

or

Audio production in studio and live???

highlydebased · 26-10-2007 7:46pm

Personally I'd like to see Pro Audio in the title...

How about

"Recording, Production and Pro Audio".

The mixing bit should be dropped from the name

artvandulet · 26-10-2007 10:28pm

Neon-Circles wrote: »

Personally I'd like to see Pro Audio in the title...

How about

"Recording, Production and Pro Audio".

The mixing bit should be dropped from the name

And we're edging closer to long winded again:D
Music Production is a shade too limiting. there are the odd PA related q's here, nothing major like line array or anything but its still part of this forum so I think it needes to be encompassed in the title, hence my previous suggestion.

TelePaul · 29-10-2007 6:10pm

Audio Recording and Production

mike65 · 29-10-2007 6:23pm

'Audio Technology & Production'

+1 for this, I'd keep the word "Pro" out to be honest. Its proberly off-putting to those who are starting put.

Mike.

empirix · 29-10-2007 10:30pm

"Music Production" - plain, simple and to the point!

Sinfonia · 29-10-2007 11:09pm

empirix wrote: »

"Music Production" - plain, simple and to the point!

I would think that the use of the word "Music" is redundant, as the forum is already listed under Music...
Which would leave "Production", which is a bit short and leaves room for more, so I would suggest "Production & <Something>" or "<Something> & Production"

Savman · 30-10-2007 7:42pm

Audio
Tech
Production
Music
Recording
Engineering
Sound

How to abbreviate those....

In fairness, all of the above fall under the umbrella heading of Sound Engineering so I second that motion.;)

cornbb · 30-10-2007 8:43pm

Audio Technology & Production is a good choice IMO. Although it would be nice to keep the word "Recording" as it is eye-catching for the large quantity of people we get in here wondering how to go about recording things.

"Sound Engineering" is also good but its a bit cliquey and I don't think it would cover electronic music production!

I didn't think this would turn out to be such a can of worms

henessjon · 30-10-2007 10:35pm

even though Im new here

Music production

it also evokes all comers as opposed to only " serious experienced "

jtsuited · 31-10-2007 12:37am

i third music production.

And please, please, don't put in anything "pro-audio". An absolute nonsense word used by companies to justify silly prices.

TelePaul · 31-10-2007 11:08am

jtsuited wrote: »

i third music production.
"pro-audio". An absolute nonsense word used by companies to justify silly prices.

That's a debate for another day!

cornbb · 31-10-2007 11:32am

Ok, I'm officially gonna vote for Audio Technology & Production. By my count, that leaves:

Music Production - 5 votes
Audio Technology & Production - 3 votes
Sound Engineering - 2 votes

and a number of choices with one vote each.

I think it would be better to leave the thread running rather than start a new poll. So we could leave the thread run til, say, Friday evening so people can add/change their choices and then decide upon the most popular choice as the new forum name. That sound ok to everyone?

frobisher · 31-10-2007 1:35pm

Sounds good to me.

booooonzo · 01-11-2007 1:46pm

Music Recording Technology

TelePaul · 01-11-2007 3:33pm

Music Production doesn't do it for me, it conjuers up images of my girlfriends mother and her players society performing 'The Sound of Music' at their Christmas show. Not very Rick Rubin.

artvandulet · 01-11-2007 9:09pm

" Audio Technology, Recording, Mixing, Producing, Mastering, How to Get Rid of Hum When I Plug My Laptop Into a PA & which is better, ProTools, Cubase, Logic or Wha? "

Snappy, it is not, but covers most topics here!:D:D

frobisher · 02-11-2007 8:41am

artvandulet wrote: »

" Audio Technology, Recording, Mixing, Producing, Mastering, How to Get Rid of Hum When I Plug My Laptop Into a PA & which is better, ProTools, Cubase, Logic or Wha? "

Snappy, it is not, but covers most topics here!:D:D

And add "Which soundcard should I buy for 99.99 from Thomann?" and maybe something about mac agasint PC and we're right on track!!

artvandulet · 02-11-2007 2:17pm

frobisher wrote: »

And add "Which soundcard should I buy for 99.99 from Thomann?" and maybe something about mac agasint PC and we're right on track!!

I can't believe I missed that! Sorry.

cornbb · 08-11-2007 3:18pm

Right, finally time to get back to this.

As "Music Production" seems to be the name of choice we're going to go with that. I'll post a request where the admins will see it and sooner or later it should get changed. Don't forget where to find us in the future, y'hear

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