If you want to know a little more about why the microphone preamp is foundational to the professional signal chain, check out our post “How to choose a microphone preamp”hereor our “Beginner’s guide: How to build a signal chain”here. Compressor History, Types, & Sound Profiles Hardware...
A guide to the ins and outs of live-streaming mic selection and choosing the right microphone for your live-streaming needs.
If your microphone sounds muffled, the first thing you should do is take a close look at the mic port to see if there is anything obstructing it. Even if you take great care of your hardware, it’s bound to accumulate dust and debris. We carry devices and headsets around with us every...
Want to build your own home studio, but aren't sure how? From considering acoustics to choosing the right gear, we've got everything you need to know. ..
It’s 2023, and home theater technology has come a long way. If you really want to nerd out with your home theater setup, let your computer do the hard work! Buy a DSP box like theminiDSP 2×4 HD, along with a test mic like theminiDSP UMIK-1(Editor’s note: be sure the box ...
Well, the voice will mask any noise when it’s present, and when there’s no voice there will be no noise at all from headphone leakage, mouth noises, mic handling noise and so forth. One option is to use a noise gate to remove audio that’s below a specified level. While this se...
They’re found onEQ plugins,mic preamps,audio interfacesand more. But if you’ve never used this type of audio tool before, you might not know where to start with a high-pass filter. Luckily, using one in your mix isn’t difficult once you understand the basics. ...
And it’s called “preamplification” because it occurs before a line-level signal is boosted to speaker-level! Let’s talk about the different types of microphone preamplifiers. But you won’t need to invest in a mic preamp if you have an audio interface in your home studio. Though you...
Look out for theanalog inputsspec of an interface—specifically the number of mic preamps that are available. Additional connectivity Modern interfaces are designed to be versatile audio solutions. That means there’s a lot more than just AD/DA onboard a modern audio interface. ...
Use acoustic treatment.Before you set up to record, do a quick check of your room. Place area rugs and hang blankets over hard surfaces to reduce background sounds while tracking. Choose the right mic.Large diaphragm condenser mics provide a wider frequency response than dynamic or ribbon mics...