The new AKG LYRA might just be our new fave for affordable USB mics. Desktop USB Microphones used...
Home Recording
How to record music using recording gear, software and instruments.
Samson Z45 Studio Headphones REVIEW
Read our expert review of the new Samson Z45 Studio Headphones below. Great sounding, reasonably...
Samson Q2U Recording and Podcasting Pack REVIEW
https://youtu.be/QDNZOoukhV0 Smart musicians multi-task their gear; a mic that works great live,...
Performer’s Ultimate Guide to Modulation FX Part 1
We have a lot of guitarists who come through the studio and they have an idea what they want their recordings to sound like, but have no idea how to articulate those ideas in terms of effects we use...
WATCH: The Differences Between Open-Back and Closed-Back Headphones
Our friends at Shure have a helpful video series up on YouTube that all musicians and pro audio users should watch. Next up in the series is a helpful clip that outlines the basics to understanding...
WATCH: Audio-Technica’s “Ask Me Anything” with Producer/Engineer Michael Beinhorn
Across his accomplished career, producer Michael Beinhorn has worked with some of the biggest names in rock and beyond – including Herbie Hancock, Marilyn Manson, Soundgarden, The Red Hot Chili...
In The Studio With Andrew St. James
19-Year-Old Bay Area Native Demos in Raunchy Bathrooms to Inspire Dusty, Vintage Sound PRE-PRODUCTION What was your pre-production like on this project? Not very structured at all. Much like the...
MUST WATCH: Understanding Headphone and Earphone Specifications
Our friends at Shure have a helpful video series up on YouTube that all musicians and pro audio users should watch. Next up in the series is a helpful clip that outlines the basics to understanding...
MUST WATCH: Understanding Mic Specifications – Part 4 – Electrical Output
Our friends at Shure have a helpful video series up on YouTube that all musicians and pro audio users should watch. Next up in the series is a helpful clip that outlines the basics to understanding...
WATCH: Audio-Technica Presents “How to Mic A Zombie”
Zombies exist solely in the realm of fiction -- or DO they? Audio-Technica thinks it better to be safe than sorry. Surviving in a zombie apocalypse relies on preparedness in every aspect of life --...
Mackie CR3 3” Multimedia Monitors Review PLUS Video
Mackie CR3 3” Multimedia Monitors - $99 PROS: GREAT price, great sound, worth it! CONS: NONE! In the past, the gap between computer speakers and studio monitors was a pretty big one, but Mackie has...
Performer’s Ultimate Guide to Microphone Selection Part 2
With so many models to choose from, what should you look for in picking your next microphone? We like to think of picking a microphone like picking a car. First jot down what features are you...
Blue Microphones Mikey Digital Microphone Review
Blue Microphones Mikey Digital Microphone with Lightning Connector - $99 PROS: Small, easy to use, great sounds, plenty of applications for media geeks and musicians. CONS: None. PRICE: $99 Apple’s...