Blog Category: Audio Basics

Stems & Tracks Are NOT The Same Thing!

There’s a common misunderstanding about stems and tracks in audio production… Many

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5 Tips For Mixing With Headphones

In a world where most consumers of music listen on wireless earbuds

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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

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Best Audio Interfaces For A $200 Budget

These are the best audio interfaces for under $200. Let’s look at

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The Secret to Professional Sound On Video Calls & Live Streams

The tips I’ll share with you in this post will have you

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My Mix Sounds GOOD In The Studio, But BAD Everywhere Else…

In the video above, I demonstrate a sine wave sweeping from 20

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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

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

If you’ve ever struggled to get all of the elements in your

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Studio One 6: The Best New Features for Musicians, Creators, and Audio Engineers

PreSonus just released Studio One 6 – a DAW made for musicians,

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Mixing In A Small Room | The Biggest Problem…

In the video above, I play an 80 Hz tone through my

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Doppler Effect Explained | Audio Engineer’s Guide

What is the Doppler Effect? The Doppler Effect explains the increase in

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The Incredible (And Shockingly Simple) Technology Behind Noise-Cancelling Headphones

Noise-cancelling headphones are an incredible (and shockingly simple) technology. In this post,

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How To Use A Compressor | Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release & More

What Is Compression? A compressor is an audio dynamics processor that reduces

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Surround Sound | Everything You Need To Know (In 5 Minutes!)

Surround sound systems continue to evolve so quickly that all of the

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How Shotgun Microphones Work & When To Use One

What Is A Shotgun Microphone? A shotgun microphone (sometimes called an interference

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How Do Microphone Polar Patterns Work? [Cardioid, Figure-8, & Omni]

What Is A Microphone Polar Pattern? The polar pattern of a microphone

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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

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Audio Mixer Outputs Explained | Main, AUX, Matrix, & Direct Out

If you’re confused by all of the different output connections on your

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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

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

In this post, I’ll walk you through the steps of setting up

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How To Set Up An Amplifier [Bridge vs Parallel vs Stereo]

While setting up your amplifier, you may come across switches that allow

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NL2 vs NL4 vs NL8 [Neutrik SpeakON Speaker Cable Connectors]

NL2, NL4, and NL8 (or SpeakON) connectors are the industry standard in

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White Noise vs Pink Noise [Audio Engineering & Music Production]

So, what is the difference between white noise and pink noise? How

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What Does “Muddy”, “Boxy”, & “Tinny” Sound Like? | Defining Words To Describe Sound Quality

There are so many words used to describe sound quality – “warm”,

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How to Make & Repair XLR Microphone Cables: DIY Tutorial

Whether you work in a recording studio or live production, XLR microphone

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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

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Choosing the Right Amplifier for Speakers – A SIMPLE RULE

If you’re designing a sound system, you will need to ensure that

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HOME STUDIO ESSENTIALS (for Beginners on a Budget)

If you’re reading this post, it means that you’ve embarked on the

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MONO vs STEREO: Benefits (& Drawbacks) of Stereo Audio

What is the difference between Mono & Stereo audio? The short answer:

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STEREO MICROPHONE TECHNIQUES: The Ultimate Guide

There are infinite microphone techniques. Stereo microphone techniques are some among the

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CONSUMER vs PROFESSIONAL AUDIO LEVELS: -10 dBV vs +4 dBu

In this post, you’ll learn about line level audio. Specifically, the difference

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SERIES vs PARALLEL: Speaker Impedance Explained

In this post, you’ll learn about speaker impedance when connecting multiple speakers

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POWER LEVEL vs INTENSITY LEVEL vs PRESSURE LEVEL: Sound Levels Explained

It’s very common to confuse sound pressure level, sound intensity level, and

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Inverse Square Law of Sound: Simple Explanation

For many, the definitions of the inverse square law that are found

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Audio Basics: How Sound Works

What is Sound? Sound is the audible vibration of a material –

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Why Do Instruments Sound Different?

The notes on a sheet of music show a musician which frequencies

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Ear Training For Audio Engineers

Stop guessing and improve your mixes with a simple ear training method.

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