When working with vocals and instruments in mixing, it’s important to use the tools at your disposal to the best of your ability. As part of mixing we sometimes deal with what are called “inserts” and “sends”… they are quite…
What Is An Aux Track?
Analog mixing consoles just like Digital Audio Workstations possess a number of tracks. For example, you can connect a microphone to a channel and record directly into that track. If you’ve been in music production or simply work in audio…
Should I Unplug My Mic When Not In Use?
When working with different kinds of microphones handling is of high importance. The reason for this is quiet simple, how you handle your microphones has a massive impact on its longevity. For newbies just getting into the music production space,…
Why Do Dynamic Microphones Need A Lot Of Gain?
Microphones come in different types and are meant to work a certain way. There’s no such thing as the universal microphone. For example, dynamic microphones are meant for stage work and are mostly common in broadcast media like podcasts. They’re…
How Can I Ruin My Mic?
Microphones like most recording equipment are delicate and require good handling. There are various things that could easily destroy a mic which is why you need to know what to watch out for. Most newbies to audio production need guidance…
How Can I Make My Microphone Last Longer?
Lets face it, when you buy some new gear you always look for ways to preserve it so it can last you longer. Microphones in audio production are so important because without them we can’t record or broadcast any audio.…
Is Phantom Power Bad For Dynamic Mics?
Microphones are built differently and because of this, they pretty much work differently depending on the work they are meant to deliver to the user. Dynamic microphones for example don’t require phantom power which is necessary for most condenser microphones.…
How Long Do Microphone Tubes Last?
There are different kinds of microphones in music production and other areas that require capturing of audio signals. Condenser microphones for example are used in music recording because of their ability to pick sound with all of its nuance…. While…
Should You Use Mic Gain? (Learn The Truth)
Music production has so many processes and technical bits that surround it. Microphones for example are tools that we used to capture vocals so that we can edit them in our various Digital Audio Workstations. It’s therefore a good thing…
Examples of Analog Recording And Media
Analog recording, despite being an old way of recording is still sought after by most because of its ability to capture vocals or instruments accurately. But even with that, there are a lot of disadvantages that come with using tape…
