Tube Microphones: What Are They & How Do They Work?
When you’re browsing the amazing selection of microphones available from Sweetwater, you’ll notice that some are classified as “tube... Read more »
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How to Hang Acoustic Treatment from Your Ceiling
If you’re serious about improving the acoustics in your room, then your ceiling is just as important as your walls and flooring. Even if you’ve... Read more »
May 12, 2025, 1:49 PM
5 Types of Reverb Explained: Hall, Chamber, Room, Plate & Spring
From subtle air to washes of lush ambience, reverb is one of the audio engineer’s most often used tools — it’s common to almost every musical... Read more »
May 9, 2025, 3:00 PM
Slate Digital VMS ML-1A Large-diaphragm Condenser Modeling Microphone Overview
The NEW Slate Digital VMS ML-1A large-diaphragm condenser modeling microphone gives you a vast collection of stellar-sounding microphone models... Read more »
May 8, 2025, 11:30 AM
Novation Launch Control XL 3 MIDI Control Surface Overview
The NEW Novation Launch Control XL 3 MIDI control surface is a do-it-all controller that allows you to seamlessly control different parameters... Read more »
May 8, 2025, 8:25 AM
Kick Drum Mic Shootout – with Sound Samples
How much difference can a microphone make in the sound of your kick drum? You might be surprised. I decided to try out a variety of kick mics in... Read more »
May 7, 2025, 1:54 PM
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 »
May 7, 2025, 1:52 PM
11 Great Drum Microphone Bundles – from $300 to $3,000!
Choosing drum mics can be expensive and a daunting task. But many mic manufacturers have made it simple by bundling their most popular drum mics... Read more »
May 7, 2025, 1:47 PM
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 7, 2025, 8:08 AM
Studio Monitor Placement: 5 Tips for Optimal Sound
Many of us who record or mix these days don’t have the luxury of working in purpose-built control rooms that sound great. We make do with the... Read more »