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inSync Tech Tips cover over 4,800 music and audio topics spanning 15 years of technological development. Look here to find answers to your tech questions, cool tips and tools for making music, and more.

Latest Tech Tips

Aug 1, 2001, 12:00 AM

Downsampling and compressed music delivery formats.

“Do MP3 compressed samples decompress into RAM when downloaded into a web browser player such as Flash or Beatnik? If so how much RAM do they... Read more »
Jul 20, 2001, 12:00 AM

S/PDIF cable runs

“I’m redesigning and installing my studios patch bay and it’s time to do the S/PDIF lines. I went out and bought some Belden coax and thought... Read more »
Jul 19, 2001, 12:00 AM

More on patch bay labeling and organization.

“I have recently upgraded to using patch bays in my studio. I have 4 of them. I have everything on my mixer into it except the individual... Read more »
Jul 17, 2001, 12:00 AM

Two Logic Audio Tips for the Price of One!

Today you get two tips for the price of one, both of which relate to Logic Audio and are the result of questions answered by our Technical... Read more »
Jul 16, 2001, 12:00 AM

What’s the point of a humbucking guitar pickup?

“What’s the point of a humbucking guitar pickup? I assume it stops hum. Is it at all similar to a balanced circuit?”Today’s answer provided by... Read more »
Jul 13, 2001, 12:00 AM

How to look even more professional in your Studio

Today’s excellent Tech Tip comes from Sweetwater Sales Engineer, Kenny Bergle, affectionately known in house and in the industry as Kenny, Kenny... Read more »
Jul 12, 2001, 12:00 AM

Pro Tools Update

“What Mac OS version do I need to run my new Pro Tools 5.1 update?”Pro Tools 5.1 now requires a minimum of Mac OS 9.0, though 9.04 or 9.1 is... Read more »
Jul 11, 2001, 12:00 AM

Omnidirectional Mics vs. Multipattern Mics.

“I enjoyed last week’s tip (see inSync 7/6/01) about the benefit of using omnidirectional microphones. I have a multipattern mic that can do... Read more »
Jul 10, 2001, 12:00 AM

Evaluating used tape-based recording devices

When buying used tape based recording devices beware of the general age of the unit as well as the “Hours On” meter reading showing use. Even... Read more »
Jul 9, 2001, 12:00 AM

CDR Recording

“Why are CDR discs optimized for recording at different speeds? Why does it matter?”The different speed limitations discs have are mostly due to... Read more »

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