We’ve been reviewing USB mics for over a decade -- varying sizes, features, and price points. When...
Home Recording
How to record music using recording gear, software and instruments.
How to Create Project Templates in Your DAW
In an earlier article I covered the basics of using Reaper. This article will cover how to setup a...
What MIDI 2.0 Means for Musicians
New Frontiers in Expression and Interoperability: What MIDI 2.0 Means for Musicians MIDI has...
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...
Go Behind The Scenes with Jill Barber In The Studio
PRE-PRODUCTION What was your pre-production like on this project? Jill: Our production approach was always to make decisions about how to best serve the song regardless of style or genre. If the...
WATCH NOW: Understanding Mic Specs Part 3 – Polar Pattern
Our friends at Shure have a helpful video series up on YouTube that all musicians and pro audio users should watch. Next up is a helpful clip that outlines the basics to understanding microphone...
WATCH: Why do microphones sound different? Understanding mic specs part 2 of 2
Our friends at Shure have a helpful video series up on YouTube that all musicians and pro audio users should watch. Next up is a helpful clip that outlines the basics to understanding microphone...
How to Create Your Own DIY Recording Studio
Recording takes a lot of time. It takes a lot of patience. And, for some, it can cost a lot of money. While some artists may spend thousands in studio time before hitting on a tune that stuck,...
WATCH: A Musician’s Guide to Understanding Mic Specifications
Our friends at Shure have a helpful video series up on YouTube that all musicians and pro audio users should watch. First up is a helpful clip that outlines the basics to understanding microphone...
TECH TIPS: Soldering Basics for the Absolute Beginner
Soldering is a method of using a conductive material (solder) to connect a wire with another device, such as another wire, a 1/4 inch plug, a guitar pickup or a circuit board. Solder is a metal...