Headphones are more popular now than ever before because of the exceptional audio they produce, especially headphones with high impedance ratings. However, they are not without their caveats. Let’s take a look at high impedance headphones (specifically 250-ohm headphones) and what these caveats could be like requiring an amplifier to run them. You can technically…
The Audio-Technica AT2020 cardioid condenser microphone is one of those mics that has become iconic in its own right. This mic has become a legend of home studios and streaming and is widely used because of its impressive abilities and toughness. However, one feature that many look for in a mic is a mute button. Does the…
Headphones have come a long way, and today they are almost as complicated to understand as any other piece of audio equipment. High end headphones are now affordable and designed with unique features for audio production. This leaves many people with technical questions about their headphones, like do you need an amp with 80 ohm…
Dynamic microphones are very useful, and they can be used in many applications. I started off my home recording doing pretty much everything on my Shure SM58 and even now I use my Shure SM7b for almost everything. I love dynamic microphones as they are the most versatile of all microphones and are often used for…
Practicing bass guitar at home without any sort of amplification just doesn’t feel the same! But getting those hours of practice in without annoying your family members or neighbors means playing through a normal amp isn’t an option either. Step up the bass headphone amplifier! These amazing little machines, also known as ‘amPlugs’ plug directly…
Audacity is free, open-source audio software that can be used for basic audio production. The fact it costs nothing means it is a popular choice for beginners or those on a budget. As you progress to make more complex music within this piece of software you may ask can you use a MIDI keyboard in…
The 2020 holiday season is upon us. Some of the most difficult people to buy for are guitar players. Guitarists tend to be very particular and it can be hard to find just the right gifts, especially if you aren’t familiar with the guitar, guitar accessories and different types of gear. But don’t worry. As…
Studio monitors are often expensive, and for that reason, a lot of people wonder if they can get away with using just one single studio monitor. This will mean you can only listen and mix in ‘mono’ rather than the stereo field that comes from two speakers. But does it work? Can you still get…
When you see someone using a MIDI controller, it looks like the unit is producing the sound that is triggered, and it is also easy to assume that it is coming from inbuilt speakers. Are MIDI controllers sophisticated to include all of this? Are they truly all-in-one solutions or do you need to connect other…
There are so many different types of cables available these days that music studios can end up a tangled mess. Although many of these cables are necessary to get equipment to work, if we can get a chance to reduce the number of cables this can only be a good thing. Bass and Guitar are…