What Is a Sampler and How Does It Work?
Sampling can seem like an intuitive enough concept on its surface, but have you ever wanted to know what a sampler really is, how it works, or... Read more »
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Tomasi MicroCork Flute Pickup Installation Demo
The Tomasi MicroCork flute pickup gives flutists a way to amplify their flutes for live performances. Watch as Jeremiah True demonstrates how to... 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, 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 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 »
Apr 24, 2025, 4:16 PM
How to Take Care of Your Microphones
A sound engineer’s mic locker is the most important tool in his or her arsenal. Microphones are the first and most critical element of your... Read more »
Dec 27, 2024, 5:13 PM
RAB Audio Pro Rak LS840 Studio Workstation Overview
More videos like this RAB Audio Pro Rak LS840 Studio Workstation Overview Shop for the RAB Audio Pro Tak LS840 Studio Workstation at Sweetwater... Read more »