RØDE changed the game on professional studio condensers, mainly by making them affordable. The latest iteration proves the NT1 hasn’t fallen off its game.
Rode NT1 Review: NT1 Signature Series Condenser Mic Read More »
“Which mic should I get?” is probably the most asked question in recording. New recordists ask it when they start out, and veterans ask it when they need to improve, expand, or record something new.
Spaceship Syndrome (What DAW Interface do I need?) Read More »
Acoustics is a big science; how musicians deal with it is only part of the picture. But even within our sphere, plenty has changed – and plenty remains locked in. We’ve seen drastic changes in how we listen to, make, and monetize music.
State of Acoustics 2025 Read More »
In martial arts, there’s a concept that goes something like this: learn the technique, practice the technique, forget the technique.
Mixing is similar if you think about it. As we’ve mentioned in these pages before, there are two sides to mixing. One is artfulness and intuition – your ability to feel a track with your heart. One is technical knowledge, skill, and science – your ability to understand a track with your brain. It’s the combo that makes for the art of mixing.
Mix Fu: Learn, Practice, Forget (the art of mixing) Read More »
“Which mic should I get?” is probably the most asked question in recording. New recordists ask it when they start out, and veterans ask it when they need to improve, expand, or record something new.
Choosing the Right Mic for You Read More »
The Profile is Sennheiser’s USB mic offering, created for podcasting and streaming. Podcasting may be its bread and butter, but it turns out this simple, intuitive little tool is quite handy for a variety of applications.
Review: Sennheiser Profile USB Microphone Read More »
Music is rarely divorced from visuals, and in today’s music business, video is crucial for finding fans – but the traditional music video isn’t the high-value investment it once was. In fact, music videos consistently underperform on social media compared to candid videos like live performances. This is great news for independent musicians. It means you don’t have to spend twenty thousand dollars on a music video, because you’ll do better with something more doable.
Killing Two Birds – Filming Live Performance Videos in the Studio Read More »
If you’ve been cooped up and feeling strapped for creative energy, now may be the time to get with a co-writer. Co-writing is a time-honored tradition, and if you haven’t tried it, you may find it exhilarating…
Mastering the Language (of music mastering terms) Read More »
If you’ve been cooped up and feeling strapped for creative energy, now may be the time to get with a co-writer. Co-writing is a time-honored tradition, and if you haven’t tried it, you may find it exhilarating…
One Mic? No Problem: Getting the most out of one mic Read More »
If you’ve been cooped up and feeling strapped for creative energy, now may be the time to get with a co-writer. Co-writing is a time-honored tradition, and if you haven’t tried it, you may find it exhilarating…
Share the Creativity: Getting into co-writing Read More »
