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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.

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May 10, 2012, 12:00 AM

Compressed Mono Drum Mic for Effect

Here’s a drum tracking trick that can give you great options for your drum sound: Place a single microphone 5-10 feet in front of the kit at 3-6... Read more »
May 2, 2012, 12:00 AM

1176 Color with No Comp

The Universal Audio 1176 compressor is as popular with some engineers for the sonic coloration it provides as it is for its compression... Read more »
Apr 27, 2012, 12:00 AM

ISA Explained

Q: What does Focusrite’s “ISA” stand for, and what’s special about it? A: ISA is an abbreviation for “Input Signal Amplifier” — Focusrite’s name... Read more »
Apr 24, 2012, 12:00 AM

Cool Tool: CrashGuard

It’s a common problem: You’re miking up a drumkit. You get great snare and tom sounds, then the drummer starts playing the hat and his crash and... Read more »
Apr 23, 2012, 12:00 AM

MIDI Cable Length

Q: I’m building a studio, and want to route MIDI signals from one room to another. What is the maximum distance a MIDI signal can be sent over a... Read more »
Apr 19, 2012, 12:00 AM

Apogee & Windows Compatability

Q: I have an Apogee interface that I use with my Mac, but I want to do some work in a friend’s studio who uses Windows. Is there any way to use... Read more »
Apr 17, 2012, 12:00 AM

2-bus Explained

Q: I keep reading and hearing engineers talk about the “2-bus.” Maybe it’s a stupid question, but what is a 2-bus? A: In traditional... Read more »
Mar 28, 2012, 12:00 AM

Cannon or XLR?

Q: I’ve always wondered, why do people sometimes call an XLR connector a “cannon” connector? A: The Cannon Electric company originally developed... Read more »
Mar 16, 2012, 12:00 AM

Monitors and Transportability

Q: I have good studio monitors, but when I do a mix and take it to play somewhere else, the balances are all off and the sound is thin without... Read more »
Mar 15, 2012, 12:00 AM

Creating a Balanced Mix

Trying to achieve a balanced stereo mix? Don’t overlook the power of panning! properly panning your tracks will give your mix stereo field... Read more »

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