by Kyle Mathias | Apr 4, 2021 | Live Sound, Recording
If you want to record acoustic guitar, there are a few things you should do and a few things you should avoid. In this post, I’m going to help you get the best acoustic guitar sound possible in 5 simple steps. If you are just getting started with recording your own...
by Kyle Mathias | Mar 10, 2021 | Audio Gear, Gear Maintenance, Live Sound, Recording
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 this problem in the future....
by Kyle Mathias | Feb 25, 2021 | Live Sound, Recording
In this post, I’m going to show you 5 key factors to getting the best snare drum sound possible. These tips will help you get a great snare drum sound in any recording or live sound situation. #1 – The Musician Alright, I know this one is obvious –...
by Kyle Mathias | Feb 12, 2021 | Gear Maintenance, Live Sound, Mixing, Recording
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 answers a slightly different...
by Kyle Mathias | Jan 21, 2021 | Audio Basics, Audio Gear, Live Sound, Mixing, Recording
The audio interface is one of the most important components of your home studio. By the end of this post, you’ll know the 3 key factors to choosing the right interface for your home recording studio. Here are the three most important factors to consider...
by Kyle Mathias | Jan 14, 2021 | Audio Basics, Audio Gear, Gear Maintenance, Live Sound, Recording
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 post, you’ll know the basic...
