Best Mics for Rap Vocals in 2022
Hip-hop has become highly prominent in mainstream music over the years, so much so that it’s influenced the world of production, mixing, and... Read more »
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The History of the AKG C414
Four microphone companies dominate the landscape of audio. While Shure and Neumann hearken back to the late 1920s, Sennheiser and AKG were both... Read more »
Jul 28, 2026, 4:01 PM
Making Sense of Mic Specs – What Do They Really Mean?
Look at any mic online, and eventually, you’re going to come across a bunch of specs that may not make sense to you. There isn’t a standard set... Read more »
Jul 28, 2026, 12:10 PM
Choosing the Best Studio Monitors on Any Budget in 2026
Of all the gear in your studio setup, your monitors are arguably the most important element. At every stage in the recording and mixing process,... Read more »
Jul 28, 2026, 8:00 AM
How to Prepare Your Drum Kit for Recording
Recording live acoustic drums can be a lot of fun, but it can also be a bit nerve-wracking. A drum kit is a complex instrument with tons of... Read more »
Jul 27, 2026, 7:37 PM
Hands On: IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitors
Looking for studio reference monitors that are small and light enough to throw in a bag for travel or for portable use, compact enough not to... Read more »
Jul 27, 2026, 5:00 PM
How to Use Multiband Compression Like a Pro
Veteran mixing engineers will caution against overcompressing your audio tracks and full mixes. And, when it comes to multiband compression,... Read more »
Jul 27, 2026, 1:33 PM
Best Open-back Headphones for 2026
While other types of headphones may excel for isolation or bass response, open-back headphones are uniquely qualified to deliver a transparent... Read more »
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Create a Transient Shaper in Pro Tools
A transient shaper separates audio into attack and sustain components. Shaping the attack can make it more prominent or subdued. For example,... Read more »
Jul 27, 2026, 12:18 PM
Gear to Enhance Your Home Recording Studio
Our studios shouldn’t just sound good; they should look and feel good, too! Modern psychology has all but confirmed that a tidy, organized, and... Read more »