How Hot Should I Record My Vocals?
In the old days of analog-tape recording, you wanted to record your vocals as “hot” (close to maximum level) as you could, because less level... Read more »
Recording News
May 12, 2016, 5:33 PM
May 12, 2016, 10:16 AM
Ribbon Mics: How Do They Work?
Mitch Gallagher explains how ribbon microphones work and the types of applications they excel at. After the video, learn more about popular... Read more »
May 11, 2016, 6:37 PM
When in Doubt, Start with the “Longest Dimension Rule” for Mic Placement
When you’re miking up acoustic instruments, experimentation and using your ears are the names of the game when finding the perfect mic... Read more »
May 11, 2016, 6:34 PM
Pre-GearFest Amplified Workshops
Back by popular demand! Sweetwater’s Amplified Workshops take place the day before GearFest officially starts — on June 16, right here on the... Read more »
May 9, 2016, 7:30 PM
How to Tighten Up a Recording Without Quantizing
It can be discouraging when you love the feel of a particular performance but it somehow sounds a bit off; things aren’t as tight as they could... Read more »
May 9, 2016, 7:28 PM
Little Labs MONOTOR
Little Labs has announced their MONOTOR source analyzing professional headphone amp. Designed for professional use, MONOTOR offers audiophile... Read more »
May 9, 2016, 7:28 PM
Billboard Releases Top 2015 Money-makers List
Billboard magazine has released their list of the top money-making musicians/bands for 2015. It’s an interesting list both from the obvious... Read more »
May 9, 2016, 12:56 PM
Grace Design m108 Mic Preamp Overview by Sweetwater
Eben Grace from Grace Design presents his m108 eight-channel microphone preamplifier. Combining all the functionality modern sound engineers and... Read more »
May 6, 2016, 8:59 AM
Rock the Mic — Just Don’t Rock the Mic!
When you’re recording, as tempting as it might be to swagger around with the mic stand, you’ll get a far better result if you isolate your... Read more »
May 6, 2016, 8:11 AM
Flux Releases BitterSweet Pro v3
Flux has announced their latest plug-in processor, BitterSweet Pro v3 Frequency Dependent Transient Designer. Based on a new improved design of... Read more »