Gear Maintenance
The BIGGEST Problem With Cheap Mic Stands (and How To Fix It)
https://youtu.be/vgeh6bNHtmA If you’re having trouble getting your mic stand to stay in place, read this post before buying another cheap microphone stand. I’m going to show you the most common reason microphone stands stop working, how to fix it, and how to avoid...
Best Free Acoustical Measurement Software: Room EQ Wizard (REW)
https://youtu.be/td7Ue86Snfc In a previous post, I talked about frequency response specifications and graphs and what frequency response tells us about an audio system. Check out that post to learn what frequency response is and why it’s important. This post...
AUDIO CONNECTORS | XLR, 1/4-Inch, 3.5mm, SpeakON, RCA, & More
https://youtu.be/cA7cmrQTXBw There are many types of connectors you’ll encounter when working in the audio production industry. It’s important to know how to identify each connector type so that you can choose the right cable in each situation. By the end of this...
Speaker Wire Gauge, Connectors, & More + Which Speaker Wires Should I Buy?
https://youtu.be/atwAOZ6pFqE Depending on where you look, you’ll find conflicting information surrounding speaker cables. Some people say all speaker cables are the same, others say that premium speaker cables are worth every penny. I want to offer you a simple...
TS vs TRS vs TRRS AUDIO CABLES: What Is the Difference?
https://youtu.be/m4hy63fEgA0 In this post, you’ll learn the difference between TS, TRS, and TRRS connectors. By the end, you’ll understand how each connector is designed to carry a specific type of audio signal. What is the difference between TS, TRS, and TRRS? TS,...
5 Must-Read Books for Audio Engineers
https://youtu.be/xRUSEsvtQys In audio production, real-world experience is the most valuable currency. However, nothing is more powerful than experience and theory combined. Whether you wish to improve your understanding of recording, mixing, acoustics, or...
Twisted Pairs: Why are Wires Twisted?
https://youtu.be/P7WfY9P2uNY The twisted pair of electrical wires is a cabling technique used in audio and network technology, among many others. Wires are twisted together to accomplish two main goals: reduce outgoing noise and reduce incoming noise related to...
How to Test Speaker Polarity & Does Speaker Polarity Matter
https://youtu.be/EeKT4yD3UX4 What happens if speakers are connected backwards? Can reversing speaker wires damage a speaker? Does speaker polarity matter and how do you test for correct speaker polarity? In this post, you’ll find out. If you are designing a sound...
Electric Shock from a Microphone or Guitar? How To Fix It
https://youtu.be/5uaisqCgDA0 Have you ever had this experience? You’re playing a show. You pick up your guitar, strum a few chords, and give a “Check one, two…” to the microphone. Everything seems fine until you feel a powerful shock from the microphone. Why Do...
How to Fix a Microphone Stand
https://youtu.be/4w6gl9wATxY Ever have a microphone stand that won’t stay in place? When I was first starting out in audio, I would crank the stand adjustments down harder and harder each time I used the stand, until finally the stand was useless. ...
