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 »
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May 2, 2025, 3:49 PM
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 30, 2025, 9:47 AM
Passive vs. Active DI Boxes – What’s the Difference?
DI boxes — a.k.a. direct boxes — are a pro audio staple. Indeed, every audio professional has one, if not several, in their toolbox. There are... 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 »
Apr 19, 2025, 10:25 AM
8 Essential EQ Tips for Live Sound
As misunderstood as they often are, equalizers are the bread and butter of good sound reinforcement, and knowing how to properly EQ is one of... Read more »
Apr 6, 2025, 2:06 PM
EQ Frequencies of Musical Instruments Explained
Knowing the ranges that instruments and voices occupy in the frequency spectrum is essential for any mixing engineer. Sweetwater has put... Read more »
May 24, 2024, 12:00 AM
Creating the Beach Boys Sound on “As Long as I’ve Got Music”
How hard is it to faithfully re-create the classic sound of the Beach Boys? With the right talent and the right gear, we discovered it’s not... Read more »
Jan 26, 2024, 12:00 PM
7 Ways to Brighten Up Your Church’s Projector
Replacing video projectors can cost thousands of dollars. But you may not need to replace your current projector. Here are seven ways to squeeze... 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 »