This category is all about gear; music recording gear, microphone and audio interface comparisons, portable recorders, etc.
Everything that you need for your home studio will be covered here!
So, since I moved to another country recently, I had to get rid of all my recording gear and start from scratch. I was set on purchasing the Audient iD14 but then I noticed the Sono. Usually, the Audient Sono sells for roughly 50% more than the iD14, but I found it for about $50 …
USB microphones have been making their way into small home studios, podcasts, and YouTube video making for years. They are plug and play, meaning that you don’t need to install any drivers for them to work, and you don’t require any extra gear, like an Audio Interface or a Mixer. The only issue is that …
Samson G-Track Pro vs Rode NT USB; All the Differences! Read More »
Are you wondering which USB microphone to purchase? I know it can be tough to find the right one since there are dozens, if not hundreds of microphones out there. In this post I will compare the Samson G-Track Pro to the Audio-Technica AT2020+, two of the best-known USB microphones in the industry, and I …
Samson G-Track Pro vs AT2020+ USB; Microphone Battle! Read More »
USB microphones are famous for being plug and play devices that don’t require any extra gear, such as an audio interface or mixer, to work. The Blue Yeti is probably the best-known USB mic of all time, but there are definitely a couple other ones out there that are just as good, or even better …
Samson G-Track Pro vs Blue Yeti; Read before Deciding! 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 …
Audio Interface vs Sound card; What are the differences? Read More »
As far as home studios go, most people never consider getting a mixing console, mainly because everyone tells them that they need to get an Audio Interface. And while in most cases that might be the best way to go about it, since Audio Interfaces are more affordable, there are many reasons to get a …
Best Mixers for your Home Studio; Analog & Digital! Read More »
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 …
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” …
Presonus StudioLive ARc Mixers; Learn more about them! Read More »
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 …
