Here you will find all information related to how specific equipment works, differences between USB and XLR equipment, difference between audio interfaces and mixers, and more.
Have you ever wondered what that little port on the back of your audio interface labeled “ADAT In” or “Optical In” does? ADAT in is simply an optical protocol that allows you to connect an external device to your audio interface and transfer digital audio, and in this case, it means that you can expand […]
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It’s increasingly common to extend the I/O capability of small computer interfaces by connecting an external eight-channel preamp via an ADAT optical port, and some of these external preamps are just a multi-channel preamp and A-D converter, providing additional simultaneous recording inputs, while others can also provide D-A conversion and line outputs too, enabling the
List of Preamps with ADAT Optical Ports! Read More »
I know that this topic can be confusing, and audio in general tends to be, at least at first, which is why I decided to answer a couple very common questions that I’ve been getting lately. Preamp and Amp do have a very similar name, which is why most people tend to think that they
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I’ve had so many people ask me over the years if they could use studio monitors for listening to music, gaming, DJing, even for parties (please don’t use them for that), which is why I decided to write all of these answers into a single post. So, without any further ado, let’s get started! Oh,
What can Studio Monitors be used for, aside from mixing & mastering? Read More »
The first time I ever recorded anything to my computer, was close to 20 years ago and I used an old shotgun mic that had a 3.5mm cable and connected it directly into my PC’s mic input. While it definitely worked and I was extremely excited that I was finally able to record music, it
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Did you ever wonder what the differences between a mixer and a DI box are? Well, in this post I will do my best to answer that question as best I can, as well as going into detail on how they work and which one you should choose depending on your needs. So, without further
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Have you ever wondered what the difference between a DI box and a preamp is? Well, in this post I will do my best to give you a good answer to the question as well as give you some detailed information about both, which ones to get, where to get them, and more. So, without
DI Box vs Preamp; Which one do you need? Read More »
Most of us know what an Audio Interface is, or at least have a slight idea of how it actually works, but what is a DI box and which one should you choose? In this post I will go over what they are, what they are designed for, and when you should get one or
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I’ve seen many people ask the question of whether they should get an audio interface or a dedicated preamp, as well as if they should get a mixer or a dedicated preamp. In this article I will do my best to explain what a mixer and what a preamp are, as well as the purpose
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