Microphone preamps are the secondary devices in the signal path after the mics themselves. Generally speaking, microphone signals are well below nominal operating level. Preamps amplify these quiet si…
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Sonnox Oxford Inflator and Limiter Review & Giveaway
a Rafflecopter giveaway Today we're going to be trying out two wonderful new products (at least new for me): the Sonnox Inflator and the Sonnox Limiter. The best thing about these plugins is that you …
The Best Open and Closed-Back Studio Headphones
Studio headphones are an essential piece of equipment to have on hand, generally falling into two broad categories: closed- and open-back. Closed-back headphones provide the greatest isolation with so…
10 Must-Have Waves Plugins to Add to Your Arsenal
Waves plugins have been around since 1992 when the company first introduced its Q10 Paragraphic EQ. The Q10 broke new technological ground as the first audio plugin ever, with sound quality comparable…
Focal Shape Twin Studio Monitors Review & Giveaway
a Rafflecopter giveaway I'm very excited about today's video! We're taking a look at the brand new Shape Twin Monitors by Focal. If you look behind me, you’ll see that my speakers are slightly stagger…
Kali Audio Studio Monitors Review & Giveaway
a Rafflecopter giveaway You’ve been asking about the new monitors I have behind me for the last couple of weeks- well, today we’re going to talk about them! They are the Kali Audio LP-6 6.5-Inch Studi…
Mastering with the excellent program, Lurssen Mastering Console (LMC)
Written by Michael W. Dean Michael W. Dean wrote the book $30 Music School (Only 5 dollars. 2nd Edition, 2018. Cheaper than a drink in a bar, Kindle Edition (Get it here on Amazon) It’s the 2018…
A Closer Look at the Focal Clear Professional Reference Headphones
Enter to win a pair of these below: a Rafflecopter giveaway I feel like a big kid in a candy store! I saw these headphones for the first time at Vintage King and I’ve heard from many people that these…
The Audio Mixer: Key Features & Functions
At the most basic level, an audio mixer combines multiple signals and routes them to a common output for recording or amplification through a sound reinforcement system. “Signals” are thos…