How to Compress Female Vocals: a Step-by-Step Guide
The recording is done, it’s time for mixing, you’ve read about compression but where to start? If you really want to learn about the theory you can read this article, but you may just want to get on with it. So, how to compress female vocals? When...
Should You Buy a Used Audio Interface? 6 Pros and Cons
When you’re loading up your home music studio, you’ll be looking to find a balance between quality and cost-efficiency. So, you may opt for used equipment when looking at audio interfaces. But finding that balance can be tricky, and you want to make sure...
How to Record Guitar Without an Amp: The Complete Guide
Sometimes genius strikes you when you least expect it, and you have to rush home and crank out that tune in your head before you lose it completely. However, it can feel likes ages before you get to recording when you have to go through the tedious...
How Does a USB Mixer Work?
If you are used to recording with analog mixers, the onset of products like the USB Mixers might seem a little baffling. If you know that an audio interface converts analog signals into digital ones, then what does that mean for a mixer with a USB (when mixers...
Bass Guitar and Guitar Amp Compatibility: Can You Use a Guitar Amp with a Bass Guitar?
It seems to be a common occurrence in the music world, needing to play bass through a guitar amp. Maybe you’re a guitarist who wants to try the bass but doesn’t want to buy a bass amp. Or maybe you’re in a situation when you have your bass but not your amp, and...
5 Ways to Record Bass Without a Bass Guitar
Many home producers would like to add a bass line to their instrumental mix, but either don't have a bass guitar, don't know how to play one, or simply don't want to invest in the instrument. Thankfully, there are many options for recording bass on a mix...
What dB Should Vocals Be Recorded at and Why?
When you're recording vocals, the track will have a certain ‘level’ which will be measured in decibels (dB), this figure is important. If you record the vocals at a level that is too quiet, they will not be heard or understood over the other tracks in the mix....
How to Position Studio Monitors – Everything You Need to Know
After doing everything possible to save up enough to make your own home recording studio, you finally did it. You got the sound engineering equipment, padded your room’s walls, and even got the mics ready. Everything is set up...except for your...
What dB Level Should You Set Live Speakers To?
Whether you're at a friend's party, a concert seeing your favorite band or an event downtown, there is always one main thing in common...a speaker system. The quality of what you are hearing plays a very important factor in whether you enjoy yourself or say “...
Preamp vs. Audio Interface: What’s the Difference?
If you’re new to recording music and other audio at home, you’re going to need to know the difference between a preamp and an audio interface. So, preamp vs. audio interface: what’s the difference? A preamp is a single piece of recording equipment...
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.
