Welcome to the third in a multi-part series that will focus on microphone basics and capturing...
Home Recording
How to record music using recording gear, software and instruments.
Just Announced: 2019 Audio Product Releases @ Avid Connect Live
New 2019 Audio Product Releases Just Announced LIVE from Belmont University! Check out the news...
REVIEW: Warm Audio WA-84 Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Musicians have poured their time and money into perfecting their sound, regardless of the...
Line 6 Sonic Port iOS Audio Interface Review
Here’s something you’re gonna dig. Got an iPhone and wanna jam on the go? Line 6 has got you covered with the new Sonic Port guitar interface for iOS. This works seamlessly with all iPod, iPhone and...
Performer’s Guide to Home Studio Headphones
What does one look for in a good set of studio headphones? Is it more important to have a flat frequency response or do you want more highs or lows? Open back or closed back? These are just a few...
Focusrite Forte USB Interface
PROS: Wonderful preamps, plenty of features, easy to use. CONS: None. PRICE: $499 Focusrite was founded in 1985 by Rupert Neve, and although he’s no longer associated with the company, the level of...
In the Studio with Plumerai
Dreampop Band Discovers New Sound with a Punk Engineer Mondegreen by Plumerai PRE-PRODUCTION What was your pre-production like on this project? We initially wrote a handful of song ideas and then...
In the Studio with TEEN GIRL SCIENTIST MONTHLY
Tapping Into Performances From the Road for Recording Inspiration PRE-PRODUCTION What was your pre-production like on this project? We had our demos and Berger made a ton of lists with details and...
Performer’s iPad Essentials for Musicians
Tablet schmablet. You can have the fanciest lookin’ device on the planet, but if there are no killer apps for it, it’s just a useless hunk-o-junk. So now that you’ve got that shiny new iPad, how are...
Audio-Technica AT2020+ USB Condenser Microphone
PROS: Quality construction and sound, easy to use. CONS: Included tripod is a bit flimsy. PRICE: $149 Since USB devices have become standard, a lot of companies have flocked to use this technology...
In The Studio with BAD BAD MEOW’s Alen Khan
The Challenges of Recording After Your Studio Sells Their Console PRE-PRODUCTION What was your pre-production like on this project? We have had these songs for a while, and played out regularly....
AKG D12VR Cardioid Dynamic Kick Drum Mic
PROS: Tight bass drum response, solid EQ selection. CONS: May be pricey to some. PRICE: $499 One thing that always separates a good studio from a great studio is the selection of microphones for...
KEF LS50 Anniversary Monitors
PROS: Amazing sound, stereo imaging and technology. CONS: Somewhat pricey. PRICE: $1499/pair Monitors are the one place a studio can’t skimp, and making the jump from home studio to professional...