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Inside the Development of the PreSonus StudioLive AI Series Mixers
By Benjamin Ricci on September 18, 2014
An Interview with Wesley Smith, Product Manager at PreSonus Editor’s Note: Recently PreSonus sent us one of their new 16-channel (badass) StudioLive AI Series mixers....
Performer’s Ultimate Guide to Microphone Selection
By Benjamin Ricci on August 11, 2014
Many microphones have been talked about as if they have this mystical ability to enhance performances, as if they can transform a crappy guitar into...
WATCH: Basic Drum Miking (The Full Kit) From Audio-Technica
By Benjamin Ricci on July 22, 2014
Our friends at Audio-Technica are releasing a series of videos on basic recording techniques. Today we share tips for miking a full drum kit; let...
WATCH: Basic Drum Miking – The Room – From Audio-Technica
By Benjamin Ricci on July 15, 2014
Our friends at Audio-Technica are releasing a series of videos on basic recording techniques. Today we share tips for miking the room during your drum...
WATCH: Recording Drums on a Budget From Audio-Technica
By Benjamin Ricci on July 8, 2014
Our friends at Audio-Technica are releasing a series of videos on basic recording techniques. Today we share tips for drum recording on a budget; let...
WATCH: Kick Drum Recording Basics From Audio-Technica
By Benjamin Ricci on July 1, 2014
Our friends at Audio-Technica are releasing a series of videos on basic recording techniques. Today we share tips for miking your kick drum – let...
WATCH: Tips for Miking Your Hi-Hats From Audio-Technica
By Benjamin Ricci on June 17, 2014
Our friends at Audio-Technica are releasing a series of videos on basic recording techniques. Today we share tips for miking your hi-hats – let us...
WATCH: Tips for Miking Your Toms From Audio-Technica
By Benjamin Ricci on June 10, 2014
Our friends at Audio-Technica are releasing a series of videos on basic recording techniques. Today we share tips for miking your toms – let us...
How to Fix Common Mistakes in the Recording Studio
By Zac Cataldo & Brent Godin on June 4, 2014
“Don’t worry, we’ll fix it in the mix.” We know it’s a cliché but often it’s true. The power of recording in a controlled environment...
WATCH: Electric Guitar Recording Techniques From Audio-Technica
By Benjamin Ricci on June 3, 2014
Our friends at Audio-Technica are releasing a series of videos on basic recording techniques. Today we share electric guitar recording tips for multi-mic setups; let...