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The DI box: What it is and how to use one
Let's talk about what a DI box is and explore the variety of applications that make it a useful addition to studios and concert venues alike.
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Recording
Capture the best sound possible with these tips on microphone techniques, audio interfaces, and more.
The 20 best audio interfaces for home studios (2024)
Make the most of your home studio setup in 2024 with these 20 top-notch audio interfaces.
The 13 best vocal microphones of 2024
No matter if you’re singing, rapping, or podcasting, these are 13 of the best microphones for recording vocals in 2024.
Analog vs. digital effects for recording guitar: Exploring the timeless debate
Explore some tips, facts, and thoughts that pertain to the timeless debate between using analog vs. digital effects when recording guitar performances.
What is binaural audio? How binaural recording works
Learn about what binaural audio is, how it works, and why it's a technique that's gaining popularity across different musical (and non-musical) contexts.
How do speakers work? How a loudspeaker makes sound
Learn about how speakers work, the unique history behind loudspeakers, and seven key related concepts that you'll want to know.
5 pop vocal production tips from Jenna Andrews (BTS, Jessie J)
Jenna Andrews (BTS, Drake) shares five of her best pop vocal production tips, covering a wide breadth of topics ranging mic selection to the importance of building relationships.
What is an audio interface (and why would you need one)?
Learn about how an audio interface works, why you would need one as a musician, and which interfaces you should consider purchasing in 2022.
What is phantom power?
Learn about what phantom power is, how it works, and when to use it when you're creating music using microphones and other devices.
How to get an album pressed to vinyl
We demystify how pressing to vinyl can benefit you as an artist, how to find a manufacturer, and what you’ll need to provide them with in order to make it happen.
How to use field recordings as a songwriting tool
Drawing on insights from musicians and intermedia artists, we explore how field recordings can be used as a powerful tool for sonic and personal exploration.
Microphones you didn’t know existed: Parabolic mics, hydrophones, and more
From parabolic and fiber optic micropones to hydrophones and binaural heads, we explore an array of niche microphones and recording setups.