Studio monitors Vs. Regular Speakers What’s the Difference?
I had a friend tell me once that a monitor was better than a regular speaker for my home entertainment system. While I can easily see how this misconception can be reached, it is not that simple of an answer. They are both useful for your home studio. Also,...
How to Fix a Buzzing Condenser Mic?
All microphones have hissing and buzzing noises, but sometimes we might not even notice it until we turn on the microphone. While this can be very frustrating, here are some ways to look for cause and finally fix your buzzing mic. How to fix a buzzing condenser...
Should You Record Vocals in Mono or in Stereo?
As an aspiring sound engineer, I kept wondering why some engineers use two or more microphones to record vocals, and yet the human voice is a mono instrument. Should you record vocals in mono or in stereo? If you are recording the vocals of one singer in a...
7 Reasons Why Your Condenser Mic Sounds Muffled
Your studio is all set up, and you finally decided to start recording. You start singing, then listen to the playback, only to realize that every single word you say sounds muffled. You look at your condenser mic, and can only wonder what happened. Why would...
This is Why You Hear Noises in Studio Monitors
What’s more annoying than playing back something you recorded and hearing a barely audible hiss in the background? Or any other noise that shouldn’t be there? You didn’t spend all the time and money setting up a system to record music to have it be ruined by...
What dB Should Vocals Be Recorded at and Why?
When you're recording vocals, the level of decibels (dB) you record at is important. If you record the vocals at a level that is too quiet, they will not be understood over the other tracks on the mix, such as the instrumentals or the backbeat. If you mix them too...
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Tap a Microphone
Tapping a microphone to test it has become a commonplace trope in popular fiction, but you shouldn't do it. If you try replicating this movie staple at your next gig, you might draw some pinched or annoyed looks, and the sound operator may even mute the...
Can You Use Studio Monitors as Computer Speakers?
You’re at the store looking for new computer speakers and find yourself stopping to look at the studio monitors section. If they’re good enough to use in a professional studio, it makes sense they would be enjoyable to casually listen to every day at home. While this...
Can a Midi Controller be Used as a Keyboard?
One of the most popular instruments to learn and play is the piano which some people are lucky enough to have in their home. However, owning a full-sized piano is not the easiest thing to squeeze into your home, making a keyboard or a midi controller a great option if...
Are Expensive Pop Filters Really Better?
Whether you are hoping to record a podcast or some original songs, there are a few things to look into before buying the right pop filter for you. The last thing you want to do is waste money on a cheap pop filter that falls apart. Are expensive pop filters really...
Hi, I'm Rob
I’ve been recording music at home for over 10 years. At Musician’s HQ, I hope to pass on some tips and tricks that I have learned over the years so that you can start making some great music in your home studio.
