What is bit depth in audio? 16 bit, 24 bit and 32 bit float explained
In this lesson, we’ll break down bit depth. Bit depth is a key component of digital audio. You’ve probably noticed a list of available bit depths when ever you’ve created […]
Category: Recording
What is the best audio sample rate? 44.1, 48, 96? Sample rate explained
What is sample rate in audio? When you record music digitally, your analogue to digital convertor takes a certain number of samples of the analogue signal every second. You can […]
The best ways of recording a bass guitar amp in your home studio
Recording bass guitar is usually approached in one of three ways: 1. Recording bass with a mic: One method is to record your bass amp with one or more microphones. […]
How to record an electric guitar amp with only one condenser mic
In large recording studios, producers record electric guitar using many varied techniques. Condenser, dynamic and ribbon mics are used in various combinations to record electric guitar amps. But what if, […]
How to record an acoustic guitar with one mic in your home studio
When it comes to recording acoustic guitar, there are many different options. If you have access to a collection of different mics, then there are many possibilities. But what if, […]
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 […]
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 […]
DI Box explained: what they do and when to use one
A DI Box, short for direct injection box, is a really useful piece of equipment in audio recording. But for many, DI boxes pose a bit of a mystery. DI […]
Microphone types and their uses in audio recording
In audio recording, we work with a number of different microphone types. The most common microphone types used in the recording of music are condenser, dynamic and ribbon microphones. Each […]