Category Archives for Recording
How (and Why) to Mix in Mono
We all want to produce huge, swirling, spacious mixes. Utilizing the stereo field by panning tracks left or right is a powerful tool for expanding the scope of a mix. However, mixing solely in stereo can
Continue readingWhat are the Different Types of Microphones?
Understanding mic types and characteristics, as well as their applications, is critical for effective audio engineering. There’s no single type of mic that does every job well. Even within individual
Continue reading3 Reasons your Mixes Sound Muddy (and How to Fix Them)
You’ve put your heart, soul and many hours into your latest tune, yet when you play it back on your buddy’s killer car stereo, it’s a tubby, muddy mess of low frequency mush; nowhere the punchy powerhouse
Continue readingWhat is an Audio Interface Used for?
It was in the 1990s that home computers became viable recording platforms, and the accessory that first captured the imaginations of budding home studio recordists was the Soundblaster audio card. Though
Continue readingA Legend in Four Microphones – The Glyn Johns Drum Recording Method
Learning his trade in the Sixties, engineer and producer Glyn Johns knew the environment of the low-track recording world. Yet, as track counts increased, Johns’ technique for miking drums didn’t change. Rather
Continue readingHow to Build a Home Recording Studio for $500 or Less
It wasn’t that long ago when owning a world-class recording studio was the only way to produce world-class recordings. It meant a major investment in dollars. It took literally millions to acquire serious
Continue readingBasics of Music Sampling
Sampling is a commonly used compositional device in recorded music. The practice can basically be described as taking something from a recording and using it for your own. The length of samples can range
Continue readingHow to Properly Mic a Drum set
It is true that drums that sound good can really shape the overall sound of a band on a recording. Along with a solid bass track, drums form the foundation of almost any song. Think of some of your favorite
Continue readingThe Best DAW Software for Beginners and Beyond
The DAW might be the most important piece of gear that you own. DAW stands for Digital Audio Workstation. It is basically the workstation where every producer and recording engineer records, and arranges
Continue readingHow to Set Proper Audio Recording Levels
Gain measures the amount of output signal being sent by a certain element of a given signal chain. When you adjust the gain on a certain piece in your signal chain you adjust the amount of voltage the
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