How to Build a Vocal Chain for Any Style
Vocals are the focal point of most modern musical arrangements. Therefore, your studio’s vocal chain needs to be spot on. Your vocal chain... Read more »
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Best Mics for Recording Snare Drums
The snare drum. It could rightly be called the heartbeat of pop music. The snare drum propels a song with a strong backbeat and adds... Read more »
May 1, 2025, 2:49 PM
Mic or Preamp: Which Should You Upgrade First?
Which came first: The chicken or the egg? Nobody seems to know the answer to this age-old question. Likewise, many recordists wonder which gear... Read more »
May 1, 2025, 8:18 AM
Choosing the Best Microphone for Acoustic Guitar – 32 Mic Shootout
When Don Carr and I went into the studio back in 2017 to record sound clips for the article “Best Small-diaphragm Condenser Mics for Acoustic... Read more »
Apr 30, 2025, 12:22 PM
Open-back vs. Closed-back Headphones: What’s the Difference?
Today’s hyper-modern world is chock-full of headphones. They come with smart devices and computers, and they show off the user’s personality.... Read more »
Apr 29, 2025, 2:12 PM
Best Mic Preamps for Recording Vocals
Ask a dozen engineers about their favorite console or microphone preamp for vocals, and you’ll get a dozen different answers. Everybody hears... Read more »
Apr 19, 2025, 5:00 PM
5 Cool Listings This Month on Gear Exchange
Sweetwater’s Gear Exchange is the best place to buy and sell used gear online! Created by musicians for musicians, Gear Exchange offers an easy... Read more »
Apr 18, 2025, 12:07 PM
When Is It Time to Upgrade Your Mic Locker?
Microphones are at the heart of every studio — at least those that record real-world instruments. As such, you can never have too many mics in... Read more »
Apr 6, 2025, 3:26 PM
5 Ways to Make Your Studio Look As Good As It Sounds
The main function of a recording studio is to track and mix audio accurately. Ideally, it should also be a source of inspiration that fuels... Read more »
Apr 6, 2025, 10:35 AM
Home Studio Setup Magic: How Limits Unlock Professional Sound
Thanks to contemporary sound tech, even the scrappiest home-studio setup could be the site of the next culturally defining hit, from the... Read more »