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  • What are the different types of microphones?

    What are the different types of microphones?

    Maybe you didn’t know, but there are a variety of microphone designs in use in studios and on stages. Yes, there are more than just condenser and dynamic microphones available at your local musical instrument store. You may never use any other kind than these two in your entire career. Still, let’s say that a…

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  • Church Audio Guide – 24 Tips For Great Sound

    Here are 24 tips I have put together to help you either get the best out of your current church sound system or update or plan for the future. You might not be able to afford an upgrade at the moment, but there are always things you can do to improve what you already have…

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  • How to mix acoustic guitars – best settings for a great tone

    How to mix acoustic guitars – best settings for a great tone

    The acoustic guitar is a wonderful sounding instrument. Probably because of that reason, it is one of the most used instruments around the world. You can’t imagine any songwriter worldwide without the piano, or an acoustic guitar in his hands. With its warm tone, it very successfully finds a place in many modern songs that…

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  • How to use an in ear click track for live performance

    How to use an in ear click track for live performance

    Nothing is like in the past when it comes to music. The sound, the dynamics, the general loudness, the genre, and the biggest difference is something that can’t really be described in words. In the world of music, many terms are used, such as groove, feel, flow. These terms, you will admit, are generally accepted…

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  • How to use compression on a live mix and recording

    How to use compression on a live mix and recording

    The main feature of compressors in music is that it reduces the dynamic range of the audio signal. Simply, with its assistance, we can boost a quieter signal or reduce a loud audio signal. This process helps maintain a constant volume of your instrument or vocal. For example, if we hit a snare drum strongly,…

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  • How to EQ a bass guitar in a live mix

    One of the first things you should think of if you want to achieve good sound without annoying your listeners and blowing your speakers is proper bass guitar adjustment. After gain setup, you’ll have to know something about EQing your bass. Things are not as simple as you think. Like, plug the bass, tweak a…

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  • What does 48v phantom power do on a mixer or audio interface?

    If you are new to using a mixing console, perhaps you have wondered what the 48v LEDs are for, or maybe you are aware of equipment that requires phantom power. The short answer is: Phantom power is +48V DC that’s sent to a condenser microphone through its balanced XLR cable. It receives power from and…

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  • Zoom H2n Handy Recorder Review – Features and Audio Samples

    Zoom H2n Handy Recorder Review – Features and Audio Samples

    The Zoom H2n Portable Recorder is what I use most of the time for recording sermons, recording music and doing podcasts. I am also a musician and use it for recording practise sessions. One of the big benefits for me in using a portable digital recorder like this one is that because I do sound…

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  • 7 Best Choir Microphones – our picks for 2023

    7 Best Choir Microphones – our picks for 2023

    Are you looking for choir microphones to start making a recording of your songs or hymns? Then you are in luck as we can help you find one for recording your music and get great results. The fact is that you cannot use just any microphone. To mic a choir, you need one with a…

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