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.
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“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 latest release of FL Studio, 21.2 from Belgian-based Image-Line Software, combines a beatmaker’s workstation, tape machine simplicity and a mixing platform. If you’re already familiar with FL Studio, you’ll find an enhanced experience with more resources than ever. If you’re coming to it from elsewhere, you’ll find a new paradigm that will cause new results.
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When I was asked to review Adam Audio’s lower-cost monitor offering, I was beyond excited. I spent many an hour in Stanford recording studios mixing on Adam monitors, hoping one day I could afford a pair for my studio. When I found out they were the same price as my trusty Yamaha HS5s, I was blown away – and a little nervous. After all, sometimes high-end brands disappoint when they release more affordable gear.
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Back in the day, mixdown sessions consisted of 24 tracks, max. Now, it’s not uncommon for a DAW session to consist of 100 or more. In addition, mixers continually face the problem of “let’s lay it ALL down!” – where every idea, lead line, extra part, and party background is included in the session.
Underdubbing: The Power of Getting Rid of Stuff for making space in a mix 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.
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Coined by Bobby Owsinski in his 1999 “Mixing Engineer’s Handbook”, the New York City Compression Trick (or NYC Drum Trick) is a trick used by many New York mixers around that time and before. Once you try the NYC trick it’s hard to imagine not using it on every song. This trick fattens up the rhythm section and makes it rock socks in almost every case.So, it seems like a good idea to go over a little bit about EQ’ing for these very different beasts, even if they may have been played by the same person!
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