3 Secrets to Eliminating Microphone Feedback
Nothing can make a performer cringe and occasionally dive for cover like the whine and squeal of microphone feedback through a PA system. The... Read more »
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How to Stack Cymbals for New Sounds
Whether you’re chasing a special effect for a particular studio session or experimenting with different sounds for better stage mixes, stacking... Read more »
Jul 19, 2025, 11:30 AM
Ribbon Mics: How They Work & When to Use Them
Here at Sweetwater, we believe that there are two types of engineers: those who love ribbon mics and those who haven’t discovered them yet.... Read more »
May 12, 2025, 5:40 PM
Synthesizer Basics Explained — with Audio Samples
Synthesis is all around us. Synthesizers have become so commonplace in music that we often don’t even realize that we’re hearing them, and the... 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 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 »
May 6, 2025, 1:43 PM
Understanding Signal Levels in Audio Gear
The variety of levels used in passing signals between audio gear is something that is sometimes hard for a novice to understand. It’s... Read more »
May 6, 2025, 12:15 PM
What Is the Best Guitar Pedal Order?
A question that I get asked often is, “What’s the best order for my pedals?” The easy answer is, “Whatever order you think works best for you,”... Read more »
May 6, 2025, 10:41 AM
How To Set Your Electric Guitar’s Intonation
If your guitar’s open strings are in tune but as you fret up the neck the tuning starts to go bad, it’s time to set your guitar’s intonation. A... Read more »