We’ve been reviewing USB mics for over a decade -- varying sizes, features, and price points. When...
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Check out Sennheiser’s Anniversary Offer on the HD 25
News from our friends at Sennheiser: A very special anniversary deal is waiting for you in June,...
Apogee Introduces Clearmountain’s Spaces Reverb Plug-in
News from our friends at Apogee: One of the most unique sonic building blocks from Clearmountain’s...
A Musician’s Guide to The Artist/Producer Relationship
An In-Depth Look at Working Together In The Studio When you enter a recording studio you are beginning a relationship with at least one new person – the recording engineer. A lot is riding on this...
Go Behind The Scenes of David Bronson’s New Album ‘Questions’
David Bronson: Embracing Collaboration in the Studio to Craft a Warm, Soul-Infused Rock Album PRE-PRODUCTION What was your pre-production like on this project? Godfrey Diamond: We basically did...
WATCH: Audio-Technica “Ask Me Anything” with Matt McArthur of The Record Company
After graduating from the Berklee College of Music with a Bachelor’s degree in music production and engineering, Matt McArthur co-founded New England’s first professional nonprofit recording studio...
Avoid These Six Mistakes When Recording Your Next Album
Not getting press? Shocker – maybe it’s because your band’s last album sounds like absolute ass. Sorry to be so blunt, but just because you CAN record on your laptop doesn’t mean you’re qualified to...
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...