The Great Direct Box Comparison with Audio Samples
The lowly direct box. In terms of status in pro audio, its profile ranks right above power cables. Most direct boxes are qualified by one... Read more »
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May 7, 2025, 1:54 PM
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How to Mic a Snare Drum
Choosing a snare drum mic is important, as I discussed in “Best Mics for Recording Snare Drums,” but positioning the mic is equally important.... Read more »
May 6, 2025, 4:59 PM
How to Mic a Drum Kit
There are lots of ways to mic a drum set. So, let’s walk through how to mic a drum kit — all the way from the kick and snare to the toms,... Read more »
May 6, 2025, 1:43 PM
Understanding Signal Levels in Audio Gear
The variety of levels used in passing signals between audio gear is something that is sometimes hard for a novice to understand. It’s... Read more »
May 4, 2025, 9:19 AM
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 »
May 3, 2025, 1:00 PM
How to Choose the Best Digital Mixer on Any Budget
Shopping for gear has never been as simultaneously exciting and complex as it is today, and digital mixers are no exception. We should know: we... Read more »
May 2, 2025, 3:49 PM
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 »
Wireless Microphone Buying Guide
A wireless microphone system — also known as a cordless microphone system — is most commonly used in live sound applications and allows... Read more »
Apr 24, 2025, 4:16 PM
The DI Box – What Is It? Why Do I Need One?
What Is a DI Box? Born out of necessity in studios such as Motown and United Sound Systems to accommodate the electric instruments emerging in... Read more »
Apr 24, 2025, 4:16 PM
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 »