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3 Effective Acoustic Treatment Plans for Studios

Designing Your Studio for Audio Production

A Guide to Using Multiple Monitors in Your Studio

The Role of Audio Interface Drivers

Do You Really Need a Mixing Console in a Modern Studio?

What Audio Engineers Should Know About IT & Networking

How To Convert Headphones Into A Microphone

Distortion Isn’t Always a Bad Thing…

Near Field vs Far Field Monitors

How To Tune An Instrument (Without A Tuner)

The Biggest Problem With Mixing In A Small Room

7 Advantages Of Using A Digital Mixer For Live Sound

Immersive Audio Is NOT Going Away (And Here’s Why…)

Why A $1,000 Audio Interface Is Worth The Money

Audio Mixer Setup: A Beginner’s Guide

What Happens When You Use More Than One Speaker?

Will Modern Plugins Change The Way We Mix Music?

Stems & Tracks Are NOT The Same Thing!

Noise: An Audio Engineer’s Greatest Enemy

5 Tips For Mixing With Headphones

Step-by-Step Tutorial: Setting Up Your First Audio Interface for Home Recording

Best Audio Interfaces For A $200 Budget

The Secret to Professional Sound On Video Calls & Live Streams

3 Ways To Expand The Inputs And Outputs On Your Audio Interface

Remove Echo & Feedback Instantly With Mix-Minus

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

What Is “The Analog Sound”? | The Science Behind

From Vintage Plates to Modern Plugins: The Evolution of Reverb in Music Production

Do Studio Monitor Stands Affect Sound Quality?

Using a NAS (Network Attached Storage) for Music Production

WARNING: Breaking These Rules Could Destroy Your Amplifier & Speakers!

Open-Back vs Closed-Back Headphones for Music Producers, Audiophiles, & Engineers

3 Studio Monitor Setup Tips for a Better Mix

Which Universal Audio Volt Interface Is Right For You?

5 Keys to Choosing the Perfect Room for Your Home Studio

Mic Level vs Line Level | Do You Need a Microphone Preamp?

Easy DAW Setup for Beginner Music Producers: Follow These Simple Steps

5 Ways To Improve The Sound In Your Studio

Are Your Speakers Loud Enough? Use These Formulas To Find Out…

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

How To Fix Audio Interface Latency For Recording

Choosing The Best Microphone For Podcasting & Streaming

Dynamic vs Condenser Microphones | What’s The Difference?

How To Set Up An Audio Interface For Live Streaming

Stereo Recording: 7 Mic Techniques You Need To Know!

Are Studio Monitors Worth It? | Know This BEFORE Buying!

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

How To Set Up A Patchbay In A Studio

3 Reasons Why I’m Switching Back To USB | USB vs Thunderbolt Audio Interfaces

Surround Sound In Headphones? | HRTF & Binaural Audio Explained

Mixing In A Small Room | The Biggest Problem…

Doppler Effect Explained | Audio Engineer’s Guide

Which Focusrite Scarlett Interface Should You Buy? [Solo vs 2i2 vs 4i4 vs 8i6 vs 18i8 vs 18i20]

3 Ways To Use ADAT To Expand Your Audio Interface

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

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

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!)

Rupert Neve RNDI Direct Box | Review & Test

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

Tools For Audio Engineers | Live Sound Workbox Checklist

How Shotgun Microphones Work & When To Use One

Wireless Headphones For Music Production | AIAIAI TMA-2 Studio Wireless+

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

USB vs XLR Microphones | Which One Do You Need?

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

Identify Frequencies In A Muddy Or Boomy Mix | Ear Training For Audio Engineers

Which DI Box Is Right For You? | Best Direct Boxes For Studio & Live Production

Creating 3D Space In A Mix | Depth, Width & Height

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

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen) | Is It Right For YOU?

Active vs Passive Speakers | Do You Need An Amplifier?

How To Use A Parametric EQ For Mixing | EQ Controls, Shapes, & Filters

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

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x vs Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro | Why I Decided To Switch…

Cheap vs Expensive Audio Interfaces | Focusrite Scarlett vs Universal Audio Apollo

Best Deals On New & Used Recording Equipment! | Where To Buy Music Production Gear

How To Produce Music In A Home Studio | Music Production For Beginners

Shure SM7B Setup & Review | Best Mic For Podcasting & Streaming?

Do You Need A Cloudlifter? | Shure SM7B + Cloudlifter CL-1 / Radial McBoost

Universal Audio Apollo Twin Audio Interface | Review, Setup, & Test

How To Build Acoustic Panels | Pro-Quality Acoustic Treatment ($50 Per Panel)

Telefunken M80 vs M81 [vs Shure SM58] | Vocals, Guitar, & Drums

Choosing The Right Speakers | 3 Questions You Should Ask…

Making Music With MIDI | Music Production For Beginners

The Proximity Effect | How It Works & How To Avoid It [With Audio Examples]

Audio Mixer Buying Guide | A Checklist Before You Buy!

Best Earplugs for Audio Engineers & Musicians

Mid-Side Stereo Technique | Demonstration & Explanation

How To Record Drums At Home [With Only 1, 2, or 3 Microphones]

Lossy vs Lossless Audio [Apple Music vs Spotify For Sound Quality]

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

Gain Staging Secrets Every Great Audio Engineer Understands

Best Speaker Stands For Live Sound, DJs, & PA Systems

Balanced vs Unbalanced Audio | Does Balanced Audio Sound Better?

A Powerful Trick To EQ Vocals, Drums, & Anything Else | How To Use EQ For Mixing Music

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

Allen & Heath ZEDi-10FX Audio Mixer Review

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

Mixing vs Mastering | Do You Need To Master Your Music?

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

How To Record Acoustic Guitar – 5 Simple Steps

Microphone Only Recording To One Side? Here’s How To Fix It!

Recording Guitar Overdubs – 4 Simple Steps

The BIGGEST Problem With Cheap Mic Stands (and How To Fix It)

5 Keys to Recording Snare Drum (w/ Examples) – Mic Placement, Reverb, & More!

Studio Monitor Setup Guide [Placement, Cables, & Settings]

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

Best Free Acoustical Measurement Software: Room EQ Wizard (REW)

Choosing The Right Audio Interface For Your Recording Studio | Inputs, Outputs, & Price

Audio Connector Guide | XLR, 1/4-Inch, 3.5mm, Speakon, RCA, & More

How to Make & Repair XLR Microphone Cables: DIY Tutorial

BASIC AUDIO INTERFACE SETUP [with Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen]

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?

Choosing the Right Amplifier for Speakers – A SIMPLE RULE

HOME STUDIO ESSENTIALS (for Beginners on a Budget)

Sonarworks Reference 4 Review – THE 2 BIGGEST MYTHS!

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

STEREO MICROPHONE TECHNIQUES: The Ultimate Guide

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

AUDIO INTERFACE vs MIXER: Which One Do You Need?

CAUTION: Read This Before Using a 3.5mm-to-XLR Adapter!

Everything You Need to Know About Frequency Response for Audio Gear!

POLARITY vs PHASE: Is There a Difference?

PARAMETRIC EQ vs GRAPHIC EQ: How & When to Use Them

INSTRUMENT CABLES vs SPEAKER CABLES: Can I Use an Instrument Cable as a Speaker Cable?

3.5mm-to-XLR: 3 WAYS to CONNECT HEADPHONE OUTPUT to MIC INPUT

BEST MICROPHONE POP FILTER (For Any Budget)

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

MIC LEVEL vs LINE LEVEL: Audio Levels Explained

TS vs TRS vs TRRS AUDIO CABLES: What Is the Difference?

SERIES vs PARALLEL: Speaker Impedance Explained

Focusrite Scarlett Solo vs 2i2 vs 4i4: BEST AUDIO INTERFACE UNDER $200

SHURE SM7B vs SHURE SM58: Is the SM7B worth the extra money?

Shure SM7B vs Electro-Voice RE20 for Podcasting, Voice Over, & Radio

5 Must-Read Books for Audio Engineers

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

Decibels (dB): The Only 5 Things You (Probably) Need to Know

Inverse Square Law of Sound: Simple Explanation

Audio Basics: How Sound Works

JBL 3-Series MkII Studio Monitors

Twisted Pairs: Why are Wires Twisted?

Speaker Crossovers: The Ultimate Guide

5 Skills Every Audio Intern Should Have

How to Test Speaker Polarity & Does Speaker Polarity Matter

5 Steps to Eliminate Microphone Feedback

Stedman Pro Screen XL Metal Pop Filter

5 Differences Between Metal & Nylon Fabric Pop Filters

Comb Filtering Explained: What Does a Comb Filter Sound Like?

Electric Shock from a Microphone or Guitar? How To Fix It

Why Do Microphones Have Foam Windscreens?

What is Sidechaining? The Most Common Uses of Sidechain Effects

König & Meyer (K&M) Boom Microphone Stands

What Are Audio HIGH PASS FILTERS & How to Use Them

Ear Training for Audio Engineers – IMPROVE YOUR MIXES

Analog vs Digital Audio: Which Is Better?

Why Do Instruments Sound Different?

TYPES OF MICROPHONES: How They Work & What They Do Best

How to Fix a Microphone Stand

How to Record Phone and Video Calls for a Remote Podcast

Ear Training For Audio Engineers

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