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 you have all the facts before diving into a…
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 routine setting up the mic (or multiple mics)…
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 are typically analog?) So how does…
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 the…
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 without actually having to record a bass guitar…
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. If you mix them too loudly, they…
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 monitors. How to Position Studio Monitors? The short answer is, very…
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 “ never again” if you’re having to cover your…
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 designed to amplify low level signals, while an audio interface…
With most podcasters and even emerging musicians producing material from the comfort of their home, it’s important to know how to get the most from your home recording studio. This has lead to a rise in ‘plug in-and-play’ equipment such as USB microphones allowing you to quickly make a start without spending too much…