Equipment Guides

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 to understand how certain controls work and how they affect recordings. Microphone gain for example, […]

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 …one of these is that analog gear itself is expensive. However, there are still alot […]

An important aspect of recording is something called gain which is usually on microphones themselves but can also be found on other tools such as audio interfaces, digital plugins etc Recording can be a tough job if you’ve never done it before, which is why it’s wise to know some things that can help your […]

Analog recording is basically a technique that is used for the recording of analog signals which, among many possibilities, allows analog audio for later playback… Analog recording methods store analog signals directly in or on the media (e.g. tape). The signal may be stored as a physical texture on a phonograph record, or a fluctuation in the field strength of a magnetic recording. Analog transmission methods […]

The Joe Rogan Experience is one of the more popular podcasts out there. It is enjoyed by many because the owner and podcast host, Joe Rogan interviews some of the best minds in the world. Podcasting has certainly made its stamp in the world of broadcast media. People looking to get into this industry often […]

Different temperature conditions have different effects on microphones. It pays to know what weather to watch out for, in order for you not to ruin your microphone. Equipment handling is one of the most important things that every sound engineer out there has to take seriously…because the cost of gear keeps getting higher these days […]

Capturing audio signals outdoors is usually a tricky job to get done which is why people often hire professionals when they need to do this. This can be a good thing to do and can help you achieve your goes easily. However, if you want to carry out your own outdoor recording you obviously need […]

Microphones are used to capture various audio signals and they’re quite the important tool where audio is concerned. There are so many microphone enhancements that all serve their own unique functions…therefore knowing these enhancements is not only crucial but important in ensuring that you carry out your work well. A microphone boom pole is probably […]

We all use equipment differently.  It’s important to purchase the right equipment that is well suited with the intended use. For example, somebody looking to carry out a live performance will look for a good dynamic microphone that is meant for things like stage use. Therefore, its important to know what kind of gear you […]

In audio production, we need cables for a number of things. Perharps the most important use for cables is to connect our gear accordingly and help us use our equipment more efficiently. One cable and connection type that is popular in audio production is called the XLR. You’ll find most recording microphones with XLR connections […]