Elaine Sy

Review: Focusrite Scarlett 3rd Gen

July 26, 2019 by Elaine Sy Leave a Comment

Most companies would take a year or so to release a new product. However, Focusrite has core ranges which they update, so you get half a dozen models and a couple of bundled packages all released at once. Now, let’s talk about their Scarlett range which they claim to be the best-selling range of interfaces.

The Scarlett range is the main USB entry point to Focusrite interfacing. They have models for everyone whether you are a beginner or a professional. In the third generation of Scarletts, the much-needed upgrades among the set were scattered accordingly. They boosted the tech specs, added inputs and improved the whole user experience.

SDCs vs LDCs: Which Condenser Mic Is Right For Me?

July 25, 2019 by Elaine Sy Leave a Comment

With the wide variety of microphones in the market, choosing the right one can seem overwhelming. Every mic and every brand is different, so how will you determine which one is best for you? Well, you need to know what you’re trying to achieve during recording to be able to choose the best mic.

The most sought after microphones by artists and engineers are the condensers. They have the ability to capture top-end better than any other type of microphone. There are two main types of condenser microphones: large diaphragm and small diaphragm. Both are useful in the studio, yet have very different sounds.

How to Use Compression — 9 Common Compression Mistakes in a Mix

July 23, 2019 by Elaine Sy Leave a Comment

If you will produce a modern-sounding mix, you have to use compression. However, it is a bit tricky. There is a handful of plugins available, too many parameters to tweak, and countless things you can do with it. You could easily get overwhelmed with all the options.

Honestly, there’s a bigger chance that you would make a mistake in using compression. There are 9 pitfalls to stay away from but there’s nothing to be anxious about. You’ll get used to compressing as you go along. To help you get started here’s a cheat sheet that will guide you on how to use compression like a pro.

Read more about this here: https://theproaudiofiles.com/compression-mistakes/

What Is a Digital-to-Analog Converter and How Does It Work?

July 23, 2019 by Elaine Sy Leave a Comment

One of the crucial things that are usually taken for granted in digital audio systems is the conversion of analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog. It’s probably because you are not giving that much thought when playing a digital synthesizer, the digital-to-analog converter that lets you feed audio into an amp.

Compare the sound that comes out of a laptop’s minijack to the sound of a quality outboard converter fed by one of the laptop’s digital ports, such as a USB port, and you’ll hear a major difference. Hence, a converter is indeed important.

Waves Releases Abbey Road Studio 3: The Sound Of The Legendary Studio In Your Headphones

July 22, 2019 by Elaine Sy Leave a Comment

Imagine being able to produce, mix and hear music inside the world’s greatest studio control room wherever you are. The plugin recreates three-dimensional sound over any set of headphones. It costs $99 at launch and the regular price is $199.

The plugin takes the acoustic environment of the legendary Abbey Road Studio 3 control room to your headphones. Hence, you’ll always be confident with the production and mixing decisions you are making. It provides full 7.1 and 5.1 surround sound modeled after the studio’s original surround setup. This is best for those who are always on-the-go.