What is the best audio editor for home recording? Well first of all, what do I mean by “best?” First we have to talk about how well it works. That includes what tools are available, how effective they are, and how much time it takes you to apply the edits. But a couple of other…… See More
SSL launch their most affordable mixer ever… |
Until March 20th, 2019, many persons who were into podcasting wouldn’t have though that using an SSL to do podcasting was a viable option. But SSL’s Oxford headquarters announcement of a new affordable SSL changed all that. On that day, they launched the smallest and the most affordable analogue SSL in the market. It’s very…… See More
Signal Processing Fundamentals: Dynamic Controllers – ProSoundWeb
Dynamic controllers or processors are signal processing devices that alter an audio signal using just its frequency content and amplitude level. The term dynamic is applied to these controllers because this process is completely dependent on a program. Compressors and expanders are the two most common dynamic effects. Limiters and noise gates are special cases…… See More
Avoid Some Room Noise With DIY Filter
Room noise is one of the many frustrations that come with home recording. Computers, neighbors, and even just less-than-great acoustics in the room you’re recording in can all show up on your raw track. There are pre-made attachments for your mic that can filter out some of the higher end noise, but why not save…… See More
Mic Placement And Accidental Phase Cancellation
When two mics pick up the same signal at similar levels and feed it to the same channel, phase cancellation can occur. This causes the signal to sound hollow, or just not-quite-right. This can be avoided in several ways, but one of the easiest is to follow the 3:1 rule. The distance from one mic…… See More
Neumann unveil their first-ever headphones
Neumann is well known for their microphones, but have never built headphones in the past. That has changed as they just revealed their first ever headphones – the NDH 20. The headphones are foldable. Neumann uses new technology for maximum sensitivity and low distortion. The design is completed with a headband that is adjustable and…… See More
Working In The Box? Your Core Studio Connections Explained
One of the topics covered in Audio Concepts 106: Audio and MIDI Signal Flow is the optimal use of audio and MIDI flow in a software-based/in-the-box studio setup. You’ll need the proper wiring to make sure audio and MIDI can travel to and from the computer. Another key step is to bypass the computer’s own…… See More
How to Use Reverb on Vocals in a Mix — Pro Audio Files
A reverb has been termed the sound of space, that something extra that magically creates a sound that is enchanting for the listener. But reverbs can be overwhelming with all the options that are available and the variable parameters that are countless which one can choose from. There a lot of things to talk about…… See More
Top 10 iOS Hardware Add-Ons
Creating music on the go can be extremely versatile with minimal gear. But invest in some iOS hardware add-ons and a whole world of opportunity opens up. Here’s our top 10 iOS Hardware Add-Ons. Novation has a whole range of USB controllers and the smaller Mini versions are particularly suited to iOS, although you may…… See More
5 Tips to Save on Recording Costs for Your Band
Getting high-quality recordings can easily get expensive. With studio production, studio time, mixing, mastering, and other expenses involved in the process, things can easily push your costs into the high thousands if you aren’t careful about how you use your time. First is to program your drums. Depending on the sound you want for your…… See More