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...
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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...
by Kyle Mathias | Aug 15, 2021 | Audio Gear, Live Sound, Mixing, Recording
If you’re shopping for a mixer and feeling a bit overwhelmed by all of the options, you’re going to find this video very helpful. I want to introduce you to some important terms, show you the various types of mixers, and walk you through the three most...
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...
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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...
by Kyle Mathias | Jul 1, 2021 | Audio Basics, Live Sound, Mixing, Recording
Gain structure is one of the most important topics in audio, but I don’t think it gets the attention it deserves. A solid understanding of gain structure is absolutely essential for doing work with audio. The principles in this post apply to every facet of audio...
