When it comes to sound, there are a lot of different components of audio equipment you need to have in order for it to work. For singing vocals and speech, you will need to connect a microphone to a speaker of some kind. So can a mic be connected directly to a speaker? Well not…
In every professional recording studio, and many bedroom studios, you can expect to see a pop filter, or pop shield, attached to a microphone stand. For most vocalists and producers, this tool is essential to obtain a distortion-free recording with professional sound quality. With lots of options on the market, (not to mention microphones), where…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
