The Shure SM7B is one of the most popular microphones on the market for good reason. This microphone is an industry leader and is great for many recording purposes. However, there are some unanswered questions that many have about this mic. One of the most asked questions is, “Is the SM7B a condenser mic?” 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…
The Tunelighting podcast is a podcast where we have been writing and recording a full album in one year part time. We have been running this as a bit of an experiment and hopefully to make a useful template for other to follow! In this week’s episode, with the album almost ready to be released,…
Songwriting is a process that’s unique to every individual. Songwriters’ methods will vary from person to person, and as you write more and more songs, your method will evolve into your own when you discover what works for you. But as a starting off point, this article will break down the basics of the songwriting…
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…
You might have noticed that a guitar amp has multiple speakers, or includes inbuilt effects that traditionally work with stereo systems. So, are guitar amplifiers mono or stereo? We answer this question, along with more about recording your guitar amp and why it matters if your sound is mono or stereo anyway. The majority of…
As if being on hold isn’t annoying enough, you are usually met with an earful of music that sounds terrible. So why does hold music sound so bad? And why is hold music so annoying? Is there any truth in the rumors about hold music being deliberately bad to make you hang up? There are…
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…
The Tunelighting podcast from MusiciansHQ.com follows the blog’s very own Rob Wreglesworth and Jack Edwards as they attempt to write and record an entire album from scratch in one year (part time!). In each episode, the guests discuss their progress and chat about a specific topic. This week they are talking about the subject of…
It wasn’t too long ago that this was a significant barrier to wannabe music producers, you needed to hire a studio and have lots of physical equipment. Producing music at home is now more accessible than ever thanks to more affordable equipment but most importantly due to the fact you can do pretty much everything…