How to Take Care of Your Microphones
A sound engineer’s mic locker is the most important tool in his or her arsenal. Microphones are the first and most critical element of your... Read more »
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Apr 24, 2025, 4:16 PM
Guide to Shure Wireless Systems
Shure has long been a household name in the live sound and recording space for its high-quality products and stellar customer service — and that... Read more »
May 30, 2024, 10:00 AM
Next-gen Recording? The Lewitt RAY’s Autofocus Tech Changes the Game!
From livestreaming and content creation to home studios and arena stages, the right mic for the job is the difference between a lackluster and... Read more »
Feb 23, 2024, 8:00 AM
Best Electronic Drum Kits in 2024
Better pads and smaller processors have ushered in an eDrum renaissance in recent years, with today’s electronic kits being sleeker, more... Read more »
Jan 16, 2024, 7:00 AM
How Do Compressors Work?
Basic Compressor Designs Variable Mu Optical FET VCA Compressor Controls Threshold Attack Release Ratio Knee Gain Makeup Using Your Compressor I... Read more »
Nov 28, 2023, 10:03 AM
Overcoming Musical Fatigue
Every musician hits a wall at some point. It’s not uncommon to encounter roadblocks along your musical journey. Inspiration wanes, exhaustion... Read more »
Aug 14, 2023, 8:00 AM
Best Live Sound Mic Placement Techniques
Getting great live sound is as much an art as it is a science, and much of that has to do with basic engineering techniques. Mic placement is... Read more »
Mar 9, 2023, 8:00 AM
10 Bands That Switched Up Their Sound
Good old AC/DC. Across four decades, two singers, and hundreds of songs, the band’s sound has remained remarkably consistent — why fix what’s... Read more »
Jan 29, 2023, 1:00 PM
David Bromberg Interview
Born just in time to take the ’60s by storm, David Bromberg launched an eclectic solo career studying with blues and gospel legend Reverend Gary... Read more »
Sep 16, 2022, 11:51 AM
How to Record Vocals in Your Closet and Other Creative Tips!
Most home recordists don’t have access to a purpose-built tracking space, but that doesn’t mean you’re limited to the sound of the room you’re... Read more »