Microphones are very useful pieces of equipment when it comes to audio work i.e. audio engineering and music production. With that said, One thing is always for sure. Microphones like any other equipment can get damaged and its always good to know when this happens especially for sensitive equipment that would take a trained ear […]
How To Choose A Sound System (THE FULL CHECKLIST)
Sound systems come in all shapes and sizes. Choosing the right one can be a challenge if you’ve never shopped for such items. Which is why it’s always helpful to consult. There are varying sound systems designed to fulfill several various needs and your goal will be to get a sound system that you need […]
Is XLR Better Than Jack?
In the world of audio production we rely on good connection types to carry out our work effectively. The truth is, we all want a good audio system that gives us a good experience whether when we are producing music, listening to our favorite podcast or watching a movie or simply listening to music. The […]
Is A Microphone Or Pre-Amplifier More Important?
Audio production equipment allows us to carry out various processes. It is good to know which equipment is more important. Knowing this can help us in making various decisions with regard to which equipment to get first. Some of the two most important audio production equipment that I’ll discuss here; is the microphone and the […]
How Long Do Condenser Microphones Last?
Whenever we purchase equipment we are all protective of it and most of the times we wonder just how long it will last for. This is true in any industry that relies upon physical equipment to get the Job done. Most newbie music producers that work with me usually ask how long condenser microphones last […]
What Does A Microphone Shock Mount Do?
Microphones come with all sorts of accessories that help the overall user experience of them. One of these accessories is the microphone shock mount. Now you may have heard of it or not but it is simply attached to a microphone as a means of shock absorption. One of the many questions that I get […]
Should I Learn Acoustic Or Electric Guitar First?
Most professional guitar players will tell you that learning to play guitar depends on what one wishes to accomplish. This is very true because learning any instrument should come with certain goals that wish to be attained. Acoustic guitar is essentially a wooden instrument that has strings. It relies on itself to produce sound. Electric […]
Should You Record Drums Or Guitar First?
When it comes to recording live instruments, it pays to have an understanding of how instruments should be recorded. If you’re faced with a situation that calls for recording drums and other instruments, you have to know which instruments should be generally recorded first because the last thing you want to encounter is difficulty in […]
What Instruments Can I Record With A Condenser Microphone?
Condenser microphones are known for their accuracy when it comes to picking up sound. One of the common use for condenser microphones is recording vocals. As far as vocal recording goes, a condenser microphone is your best friend. It can help you pick up vocals with all their dynamics and nuances which is important in […]
The Difference Between Cardioid And Super-Cardioid
Cardioid and Super-cardioid are terms usually associated with microphones and its good to understand both because it is easy to mistake the function of one for the other. Cardioid and supercardioid simply means the reception pattern of microphones. They are usually represented as polar plots. Cardioid microphones are more sensitive to sound coming from in […]
