Choosing The Right Speakers | 3 Questions You Should Ask…

by Kyle Mathias | Sep 16, 2021 | Audio Basics, Audio Gear, Live Sound

If you’re building an audio system, I’ve got three questions you can ask that will help you to choose the perfect speakers. The answers to these three questions will be your guide to understanding the features and specifications so that you’ll feel confident you’re...

Making Music With MIDI | Music Production For Beginners

by Kyle Mathias | Sep 2, 2021 | Audio Basics, Recording

MIDI has become a big part of modern music production. With MIDI you can turn a simple instrument like a keyboard into almost any instrument you can imagine! In this video you’ll learn the basics of music production with MIDI and what you’ll need to start...

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

by Kyle Mathias | Aug 26, 2021 | Audio Basics, Live Sound, Recording

Some microphones are susceptible to the proximity effect. That means the low-frequency response will be boosted as the microphone gets closer to the sound source. In this post, I’m going to show you why this happens, how to use it creatively, or how to avoid it. But...

Best Earplugs for Audio Engineers & Musicians

by Kyle Mathias | Aug 5, 2021 | Audio Basics, Live Sound

If you’re young, it may seem like it’s not such a big deal. But if you love music or if you work in the audio industry, it’s time to start protecting your ears before it’s too late. In this post, I’m going to show you the best ear plugs...

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

by Kyle Mathias | Jul 15, 2021 | Audio Basics, Mixing, Recording

A few weeks ago Apple announced they’ll offer users the ability to stream lossless audio through Apple Music. In this post, you’ll learn what lossless audio is and why it’s taken us so long to reach this point. If this is our first time meeting, my...

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

by Kyle Mathias | Jul 8, 2021 | Audio Basics, Live Sound

In this post, I’ll walk you through the steps of setting up a sound system for a live event. By following these steps, you’re going to avoid the most common mistakes and by the end you’ll have a great sounding system. If this is our first time...