Phantom power: what it is, when you need it and how to use it
Perhaps you’re looking at the specs of a mic and you’ve noticed that it requires something called ‘phantom power’… Or maybe you’ve seen a button on your audio interface labelled […]
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Proximity effect explained: what it is and how to work with it
What is the proximity effect? Proximity effect, also referred to as ‘bass tip up’, refers to the audible increase in the low end that occurs as certain types of microphone […]
Polar patterns: Understanding different microphone pick up patterns
A microphone’s ‘polar pattern’ or ‘pick up pattern’ defines how sensitive the mic is to sounds coming from different directions. No matter what type of mic you’re using, whether it […]
Setting up reverb in your mixes: aux send vs. insert
Reverb aux send vs insert When you set reverb up in your session, you can do so in one of two ways. The first is to add the reverb as […]
Breaking down the key reverb types: hall, room, chamber, spring, plate etc.
In modern day digital music production, we have the option to use many different reverb types. Most reverb plugins will come with options like ‘plate’, ‘hall’, ‘chamber’ etc. Each setting […]
Why use reverb? 5 ways that reverb can benefit your mix
The addition of reverb in your songs has a lot of benefits. As well as making your mix sound more natural, there are many other advantages that you can bring […]
The 5 key reverb plugin parameters (pre delay, diffusion, decay etc.)
Reverb plugin parameters can differ greatly between different plugins, but there are 5 parameters which most reverb plugins share in common. These 5 parameters allow you to control the main […]
Reverb explained: direct sound, early reflections, reverberant sound and more…
Reverb explained: Something that can really enhance a mix is the addition of reverb. Understanding how reverb occurs naturally in spaces is essential to getting the best results when applying […]
How and why to equalize your compressor’s sidechain signal
A function offered by many compressors is the ability to equalize your compressor’s sidechain signal… But why would this be beneficial and when might you need to use this function? […]
Sidechain compression: the sidechain compression technique explained
Sidechain compression can be a really useful technique in mixing. That’s because it opens up the option to compress a track in your mix in relation to what is happening […]