Latest Articles
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Studio Monitors vs Headphones for Mixing
Should you mix on studio monitors or headphones? We compare both honestly and show how to get mixes that translate either way.
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How to Position Studio Monitors for Accurate Sound
Monitor placement makes or breaks your mixes. Learn the equilateral-triangle rule, the right height, and how to tame your room.
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Microphone Placement Basics for Vocals
Get cleaner, more professional vocal recordings with these microphone placement fundamentals – distance, angle, plosives and the proximity effect.
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Gain Staging Explained: Get Clean Recordings Every Time
Gain staging is the secret to clean, noise-free recordings and mixes. Here’s how to set healthy levels at every stage of your signal chain.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Mixing Your First Song
New to mixing? This beginner’s guide walks you through a repeatable order of operations: balance, EQ, compression and effects.
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EQ and Compression: The Fundamentals
EQ and compression are the two most important mixing tools. Learn what each one does and how to use them musically – in plain English.
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How to Build a Home Studio on a Budget
Build a great-sounding home studio without overspending. Here’s exactly what to buy first, what to skip, and a sensible upgrade path.
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Acoustic Treatment for Home Studios: A Practical Guide
Acoustic treatment improves your recordings and mixes more than almost any gear. Here’s how to treat a home studio room, practically and on a budget.
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Microphone Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Omni & Figure-8
Cardioid, omnidirectional, figure-8 – microphone polar patterns decide what your mic hears and ignores. Here’s what each one does and when to use it.
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What Is Phantom Power? When You Need 48V
Phantom power (48V) confuses a lot of beginners. Here’s what it does, which mics need it, and the one type of mic it can damage.