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What is phantom power (and when do you need it)?
Learn about what phantom power is, how it works, and when and why you need it when you're making music using microphones and other devices.
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Start recording in Splice Mobile
With Splice Mic, you can instantly test and record ideas, explore genres, and unlock new creative possibilities, all from the Splice mobile app.
Audio cable types: A complete guide (with pictures)
Learn about common audio cable types spanning TS, TRS, XLR, MIDI, USB, and more, and how you can use them effectively when making music.
Microphone polar patterns: What they are and common types
We explore the most common microphone polar patterns and discuss how they can shape your recordings.
Breaking down Nashville country music with Kate Malone and Devin Malone
Kate Malone (Sam Hunt, Emma White) and Devin Malone (Jelly Roll, Keith Urban) discuss the ever-evolving sound of Nashville country music.
5 versatile sound design tips from Michael Bruner
Michael Bruner sat down with us to share five versatile tips around his favorite techniques in sound design.
How to record and process bells
Explore the different ways bells can enhance a track, and learn how you can record and process them right in your home studio.
Recording live bands: 5 fundamental tips for getting a great sound
From mic placement to acoustic treatment, we showcase five production techniques that are fundamental for recording live bands.
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.
Our top hardware picks for traveling music producers
For the traveling music producer, lightweight and durable hardware is a must—check out our top picks for portable audio interfaces, synths, mics, and more.
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.
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.