Today more than ever audio gear kits are available in just about anywhere, in this age of DIY’s there are just so many options manufacturers are providing for the consumers. All you need to know is how to use a soldering iron and your good, just choose which kit suits you. Because everything else you need to know is readily available especially with YouTube around your instructional video is just a click away.
The following video features a DIY condenser microphone all parts from microphone-parts.com Now you can save a lot of money while learning how your gear really works.
Watch video here: http://bobbyowsinskiblog.com/2017/09/26/build-condenser-microphone/
Drumkit: Small Steps To A Big Sound
Drumkits have become popular in the recent years, the modern rhythm-oriented choice by most rock, pop, R&B and country musicians nowadays. But before getting hooked into mixing a complete kit, you need to understand what a drum kit actually is and how it works for your benefit.
Here are four small steps you can do if you want to achieve that one big drum sound.
- Listen to an actual drum being played and take down notes. Paying close attention to the tones. It would be best if you ask the drummer to play the particular song you wish to record with your kit.
Read more here: http://bobbyowsinskiblog.com/2017/09/27/big-drum-sound/
Compress Your Rock Vocals Like A Pro
Have you ever heard this statement? Compression isn’t necessary if you want to produce a good mix. Now, this statement may well be true in some instances but when it comes to rock music this is absolutely wrong. Aggressive, full of energy and loud three words that would describe rock music. And if you wish to achieve these things you need compression. The truth of the matter is compression is synonymous with rock music. Now understand that the focal point of any rock music is the vocals, get it wrong and everything else follows down. That is where compression comes in.
Read more here: https://music.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-compress-rock-vocals-like-a-pro–cms-29539
Use Compression Like A Pro
Whether you are a pro or a newbie you need to understand that knowing that you need compression is way different from understanding that you do need one. Here is the good news for you aspiring sound engineers out there, it’s not as hard as most people think. You just need to know four things and you can achieve that recordings like professionals do.
Before all the hype the first thing you need to know is what a compressor does and how you can benefit from it. In a nutshell, a compressor is an automatic device to control your volume.
Read more here: https://www.recordingrevolution.com/why-the-pros-use-compression-and-how-simple-it-can-be/
Choosing An Interface? Consider These Things Before You Do
Let’s face it, with the emergence of technology analog based studios are almost no longer to be found. Even the digital world has evolved in the past years from air based sound waves to virtual, ones and zeroes all based on the digital world. Upgrading your sound might not be that hard at all. That goes for your interface as well. So here are some things you need to consider if you are going for that upgrade.
Ask yourself what do you really need? Once you know what your needs are all the rest follows. So start contemplating and making your list
Read more here: https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/choosing-audio-interface/