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.
If you’re new to audio engineering, then you probably are a bit confused as to what an Audio Interface and a preamp are. While they are fundamentally different, they need one another to be able to record music properly, and in this article I will tell you how they work, why you might need them, […]
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When I first got started with audio engineering, there were no USB microphones around, so whether or not to get one wasn’t even a choice. Nowadays you can get your hands on thousands of different USB microphones as well as purchase the same microphone in both XLR and USB format, but which one should you
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In order to listen to music properly, or even to produce music, do you need a DAC or an Audio Interface? Both are similar in some regards, but they definitely don’t do all the same things. In this article I’m going to explain the differences, what each of them does and which one you should
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While there is an argument to be made that owning both an Audio Interface and a Portable Recorder at the same time is a good idea, you might be wondering what the differences between them are and which one will suit your needs best. Well, in this post I’m going to cover these questions, and
Audio Interface vs Portable Recorder; Don’t choose the wrong one! Read More »
So, you’re thinking of producing some music and you do a bit of research on what equipment you need to do be able to do it properly. Aside from the overwhelming number of components out there for home studios, and that it’s virtually impossible for any beginner to know exactly what to buy, you hear
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The Tascam Model 12, 16 and 24 are true hybrid mixers that have all the controls an analog console has to offer, as well as some extra digital features. They can record 8, 12, and 22 simultaneous tracks directly to your DAW or to an SD card at a maximum quality of 24-bit/48kHz. On the
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The StudioLive ARc mixers by Presonus offer you a wide selection of mixing desks which range from 8 tracks all the way up to 16. They can do Multi-track recording, sending every Input to your DAW as an individual track, plus the Main mix channels. These mixers have a nice feature that they call the “super channel”
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The Signature MTK series by Soundcraft are analog mixers that also come with onboard effects and USB multi-track recording/playback capabilities. It is important to make the distinction between the MTK series and the regular ones; Both can be connected to the PC via USB but the regular ones only offer two channels for stereo recording
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If you’ve ever done a quick search for acoustic panels, and I mean panels, not just acoustic foam, then you probably know that every panel costs roughly $100. Luckily, you can make your own at about 1/8th the cost; all you will need are some tools, materials and about 2-8 hours of time depending on
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