
Essential Audio Tips for Pro-Quality Podcasts and Videos
The Internet and the creator economy have made it possible for almost

How to Expand Your Audio Interface: ADAT, MADI, and Dante Explained

3 Effective Acoustic Treatment Plans for Studios
Acoustic treatment is one of the most effective ways to improve the

Designing Your Studio for Audio Production

A Guide to Using Multiple Monitors in Your Studio
Have you ever wondered why it’s so common to see multiple pairs

The Role of Audio Interface Drivers
When choosing an audio interface, most people look at the number of

Do You Really Need a Mixing Console in a Modern Studio?
In photos of big commercial studios, you almost always see a giant

What Audio Engineers Should Know About IT & Networking

How To Convert Headphones Into A Microphone
Headphones and microphones are both transducers, converting one form of energy to

Distortion Isn’t Always a Bad Thing…
You might think of distortion as a bad thing, but that’s not

Near Field vs Far Field Monitors
When you look at the control room in a large commercial studio,

How To Tune An Instrument (Without A Tuner)
Have you ever heard this pulsating effect when tuning an instrument? Do

The Biggest Problem With Mixing In A Small Room
When I enter the dimensions of my room into this calculator, it

7 Advantages Of Using A Digital Mixer For Live Sound

Immersive Audio Is NOT Going Away (And Here’s Why…)
It’s easy to feel skeptical about immersive audio… I mean, surround sound

Why A $1,000 Audio Interface Is Worth The Money
If you’ve ever wondered why someone would spend $1,000 or $3,000 on

Audio Mixer Setup: A Beginner’s Guide

What Happens When You Use More Than One Speaker?
In a previous video, I showed you what happens when you wire

Will Modern Plugins Change The Way We Mix Music?
Over the last several decades, the tools available for mixing audio have

Stems & Tracks Are NOT The Same Thing!
There’s a common misunderstanding about stems and tracks in audio production… Many

Noise: An Audio Engineer’s Greatest Enemy
Since the beginning, audio engineers have struggled to overcome a particularly persistent

5 Tips For Mixing With Headphones
In a world where most consumers of music listen on wireless earbuds

Step-by-Step Tutorial: Setting Up Your First Audio Interface for Home Recording
Let’s go through the steps of setting up your home recording studio

Best Audio Interfaces For A $200 Budget
These are the best audio interfaces for under $200. Let’s look at

The Secret to Professional Sound On Video Calls & Live Streams

3 Ways To Expand The Inputs And Outputs On Your Audio Interface
ADAT, MADI, and Dante… These are three of the most powerful ways

Remove Echo & Feedback Instantly With Mix-Minus
A mix-minus is essentially a mix that includes all sources, minus the

My Mix Sounds GOOD In The Studio, But BAD Everywhere Else…
In the video above, I demonstrate a sine wave sweeping from 20

What Is “The Analog Sound”? | The Science Behind
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From Vintage Plates to Modern Plugins: The Evolution of Reverb in Music Production
Thank you to Universal Audio for sponsoring this post! Universal Audio is

3 Studio Monitor Setup Tips for a Better Mix
I’m going to show you the three keys to optimizing your studio

5 Keys to Choosing the Perfect Room for Your Home Studio
I want to walk you through the thought process for choosing a

Mic Level vs Line Level | Do You Need a Microphone Preamp?
What Is a Microphone Preamp? A mic preamp boosts the level of

Easy DAW Setup for Beginner Music Producers: Follow These Simple Steps
Let’s get your music production software set up so you can start

5 Ways To Improve The Sound In Your Studio

Are Your Speakers Loud Enough? Use These Formulas To Find Out…
Quickly find out how loud your speakers will be based on amplifier

Psychoacoustic Secrets For Mixing Music: Learn How To Hear What’s Really There!

How To Fix Audio Interface Latency For Recording
In this post, we’re talking about latency… What is it? When is

Dynamic vs Condenser Microphones | What’s The Difference?
Do you need a dynamic or a condenser microphone? In this post, I’ll

Avoid These MISTAKES When Buying A Mic Stand For Your Home Studio!

Studio One 6: The Best New Features for Musicians, Creators, and Audio Engineers
PreSonus just released Studio One 6 – a DAW made for musicians,

How To Set Up A Patchbay In A Studio

Surround Sound In Headphones? | HRTF & Binaural Audio Explained
This binaural microphone can teach us some really important lessons about the

Mixing In A Small Room | The Biggest Problem…

Doppler Effect Explained | Audio Engineer’s Guide
What is the Doppler Effect? The Doppler Effect explains the increase in

The Incredible (And Shockingly Simple) Technology Behind Noise-Cancelling Headphones
Noise-cancelling headphones are an incredible (and shockingly simple) technology. In this post,

How To Use A Compressor | Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release & More
What Is Compression? A compressor is an audio dynamics processor that reduces

How To Mix With Outboard Gear | Studio Signal Flow Setup

Audio Mixer Channel Strip Guide | Buttons, Knobs, & Faders

Surround Sound | Everything You Need To Know (In 5 Minutes!)
Surround sound systems continue to evolve so quickly that all of the

Connect Mixer To Audio Interface For Recording & Mixing | Studio Mixing Console Setup Guide

How Shotgun Microphones Work & When To Use One
What Is A Shotgun Microphone? A shotgun microphone (sometimes called an interference

How Do Microphone Polar Patterns Work? [Cardioid, Figure-8, & Omni]
What Is A Microphone Polar Pattern? The polar pattern of a microphone

USB vs XLR Microphones | Which One Do You Need?
A USB microphone is a simple option for video conferencing, streaming, and

Virtual Guitar Amp Plugins | How To Make DI Guitar Sound Good

Identify Frequencies In A Muddy Or Boomy Mix | Ear Training For Audio Engineers
In previous posts, I’ve introduced you to my favorite ear training method

What Is A DI Box (Direct Box)? | When & How To Use One

Active vs Passive Speakers | Do You Need An Amplifier?
If you’re wondering if you need an amplifier for your speakers –

How To Use A Parametric EQ For Mixing | EQ Controls, Shapes, & Filters
A parametric EQ is one of the most powerful tools for mixing

Audio Mixer Outputs Explained | Main, AUX, Matrix, & Direct Out
If you’re confused by all of the different output connections on your

How To Produce Music In A Home Studio | Music Production For Beginners
If you are interested in producing music, there has never been a

Do You Need A Cloudlifter? | Shure SM7B + Cloudlifter CL-1 / Radial McBoost
What Is A Cloudlifter? A Cloudlifter is a device that helps boost

Choosing The Right Speakers | 3 Questions You Should Ask…
If you’re building an audio system, I’ve got three questions you can

Making Music With MIDI | Music Production For Beginners
MIDI has become a big part of modern music production. With MIDI

The Proximity Effect | How It Works & How To Avoid It [With Audio Examples]
Some microphones are susceptible to the proximity effect. That means the low-frequency

Best Earplugs for Audio Engineers & Musicians

Lossy vs Lossless Audio [Apple Music vs Spotify For Sound Quality]
A few weeks ago Apple announced they’ll offer users the ability to

How To Set Up A Sound System For A Live Event [PA System Setup Tutorial]

Gain Staging Secrets Every Great Audio Engineer Understands
Gain structure is one of the most important topics in audio, but

Balanced vs Unbalanced Audio | Does Balanced Audio Sound Better?
One of the most powerful ways to prevent noise from entering audio

How To Set Up An Amplifier [Bridge vs Parallel vs Stereo]
While setting up your amplifier, you may come across switches that allow

NL2 vs NL4 vs NL8 [Neutrik SpeakON Speaker Cable Connectors]
NL2, NL4, and NL8 (or SpeakON) connectors are the industry standard in

White Noise vs Pink Noise [Audio Engineering & Music Production]
So, what is the difference between white noise and pink noise? How

Microphone Only Recording To One Side? Here’s How To Fix It!
So the sound from your microphone is only playing out of one

Recording Guitar Overdubs – 4 Simple Steps

Studio Monitor Setup Guide [Placement, Cables, & Settings]
If you want to get the best performance from your speakers, there

What Does “Muddy”, “Boxy”, & “Tinny” Sound Like? | Defining Words To Describe Sound Quality
There are so many words used to describe sound quality – “warm”,

Choosing The Right Audio Interface For Your Recording Studio | Inputs, Outputs, & Price
The audio interface is one of the most important components of your

Audio Connector Guide | XLR, 1/4-Inch, 3.5mm, Speakon, RCA, & More
There are many types of connectors you’ll encounter when working in the

How to Make & Repair XLR Microphone Cables: DIY Tutorial
Whether you work in a recording studio or live production, XLR microphone

BASIC AUDIO INTERFACE SETUP [with Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen]
In this post, I’m going to walk you step-by-step through the process

AUDIO MIXING CONSOLE BASICS | How to Operate a Mixer for Live Sound & Studio Recording

Speaker Wire Gauge, Connectors, & More + Which Speaker Wires Should I Buy?
Depending on where you look, you’ll find conflicting information surrounding speaker cables.

Choosing the Right Amplifier for Speakers – A SIMPLE RULE
If you’re designing a sound system, you will need to ensure that

HOME STUDIO ESSENTIALS (for Beginners on a Budget)
If you’re reading this post, it means that you’ve embarked on the

MONO vs STEREO: Benefits (& Drawbacks) of Stereo Audio
What is the difference between Mono & Stereo audio? The short answer:

STEREO MICROPHONE TECHNIQUES: The Ultimate Guide
There are infinite microphone techniques. Stereo microphone techniques are some among the

CONNECT a MIXER to AUDIO INTERFACE: 3 Ways to Use a Mixer for Recording

AUDIO INTERFACE vs MIXER: Which One Do You Need?
In this article, you’ll learn the difference between an audio mixer and

Everything You Need to Know About Frequency Response for Audio Gear!
What Is Frequency Response? The frequency response of a speaker, a microphone,

POLARITY vs PHASE: Is There a Difference?
What’s the difference between polarity and phase? Although some might use the

PARAMETRIC EQ vs GRAPHIC EQ: How & When to Use Them
In this post, you’ll learn the difference between the two most common

CONSUMER vs PROFESSIONAL AUDIO LEVELS: -10 dBV vs +4 dBu
In this post, you’ll learn about line level audio. Specifically, the difference

MIC LEVEL vs LINE LEVEL: Audio Levels Explained
In this post, you’ll learn the difference between microphone level and line

SERIES vs PARALLEL: Speaker Impedance Explained
In this post, you’ll learn about speaker impedance when connecting multiple speakers

5 Must-Read Books for Audio Engineers
In audio production, real-world experience is the most valuable currency. However, nothing

POWER LEVEL vs INTENSITY LEVEL vs PRESSURE LEVEL: Sound Levels Explained
It’s very common to confuse sound pressure level, sound intensity level, and

Decibels (dB): The Only 5 Things You (Probably) Need to Know
The decibel, or dB, is one of the most confusing concepts in

Inverse Square Law of Sound: Simple Explanation
For many, the definitions of the inverse square law that are found

Audio Basics: How Sound Works
What is Sound? Sound is the audible vibration of a material –

Twisted Pairs: Why are Wires Twisted?
The twisted pair of electrical wires is a cabling technique used in

Speaker Crossovers: The Ultimate Guide
What is a Speaker Crossover? A speaker crossover is a technology used

How to Test Speaker Polarity & Does Speaker Polarity Matter
What happens if speakers are connected backwards? Can reversing speaker wires damage

Comb Filtering Explained: What Does a Comb Filter Sound Like?
Comb filtering occurs when two or more identical audio signals are mixed

Analog vs Digital Audio: Which Is Better?
The analog vs digital audio debate is very polarizing. I have noticed

Why Do Instruments Sound Different?
The notes on a sheet of music show a musician which frequencies

TYPES OF MICROPHONES: How They Work & What They Do Best
When you are shopping for a microphone, it can be very overwhelming.