What Features Contribute to Audio Quality in Headphones?
When buying a new pair of headphones, earbuds, or in-ear monitors (IEMs), audio quality is the leading factor in your decision. You want to... Read more »
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Jul 21, 2026, 10:00 AM
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History of the AKG C12
On the evening of January 22, 1985, a veritable who’s who of music luminaries converged on A&M Studios in Hollywood for the first of two... Read more »
Jul 21, 2026, 8:00 AM
Getting the Coveted Sony C-37A Sound
In the early 1950s, Sony developed their first large-diaphragm multi-pattern tube condenser microphone. That mic, the C-37A, went into... Read more »
Jul 20, 2026, 3:00 PM
We Tested 6 of the Best Studio Vocal Microphones OF ALL TIME
From the Sony C-800G to the Neumann U 67 and Telefunken C12, we took six of the most highly sought vocal mics into Sweetwater Studios and tested... Read more »
Jul 20, 2026, 10:31 AM
Tips for Soundproofing Your Home Studio or Practice Spot
Creating a studio-quality acoustic space involves two distinct processes: soundproofing and acoustic treatment. Soundproofing — more accurately... Read more »
Jul 20, 2026, 10:19 AM
Legendary Mics That Have Stood the Test of Time
Condenser microphones are commonplace today, and there are hundreds of choices available from dozens of manufacturers; but prior to World War... Read more »
Jul 20, 2026, 8:00 AM
Stunning Studio Gear That Will Stop You in Your Tracks
These days, you can get great sounds out of not-so-deep pockets. It’s astonishing what you can produce with a $300 microphone, a laptop, and a... Read more »
Jul 20, 2026, 8:00 AM
USB Audio Interfaces: Not Just Entry Level Anymore
If you’re anything like the thousands of Sweetwater musicians who’ve started producing audio over the years, then odds are there’s an... Read more »
Jul 19, 2026, 10:00 AM
How a Microphone Works
From handheld stage dynamics to high-dollar large-diaphragm studio condensers to tour-ready contemporary ribbons, there are lots of microphones... Read more »
Jul 19, 2026, 10:00 AM
How to Craft Superhuman Guitar Solos with Melodyne
These three techniques for processing lead guitar — which are not about pitch correction! — show a side of Melodyne that goes way beyond tuning... Read more »