Mic preamp: clearing up the confusion surrounding microphone preamps
One piece of audio recording equipment which causes a lot of confusion is a mic preamp. Much of this confusion seems to stem from uncertainty about what a mic preamp […]
Mic, line & instrument level signals: their differences and how to use them
Three different signal levels which you will come across in audio recording are mic level, line level and instrument level. These terms refer to the voltage level of a signal. […]
Best audio interface: how to find the best audio interface for you
One piece of equipment which lives at the heart of most modern home studios is an audio interface. An audio interface allows you to route both analog and digital signals […]
Multiband compressor: a guide to understanding multiband compression
An often overlooked, but never the less powerful tool, is the multiband compressor. In this article, we’ll learn what a multiband compressor is and how it might help you achieve […]
What is the difference between mixing and mastering a song
Understanding the difference between mixing and mastering. Over the course of producing a song, a song goes through a number of stages. Two of these stages are mixing and mastering. […]
The secret to staying focused when you mix music
Staying focused when you mix can be tough There comes a point in almost every session when staying focused gets difficult. When this happens your ability to make critical decisions about […]
Reference tracks: how to and how NOT to use them
What are reference tracks? Reference tracks are mixed and/or mastered songs that you use to compare your own mix to during a mixing session. Periodically listening to a portion of […]
5 Mixing mistakes that are killing your tracks (and how to avoid them)
If you mix music, then there are a few common mixing mistakes that its important to avoid. Making sure that you avoid these 5 mistakes whilst mixing will really help […]